This short introduction is designed to give an overview of some of the basic principles of emergency relief work so that your contribution will be effective.
ood For All DC (FFA) had another impactful year in 2023. We grew as a useful resource for the D.C....
AMURT has been involved with the hunger problem amongst the poor and the homeless in Los Angeles for the last 25 years. Our breakfast feeding through Mama D's Kitchen is legendary amongst the folks of Skid Row. It makes a huge difference in their lives. The program is maintained entirely by volunteers and public donations.
I am happy to share the wonderful news 33 children and 6 adults safely made it out of the city, and are now beginning to build a new home in Sainte Suzanne. Five of the little ones who are not able to swim have stayed behind with 4 adults, to come to the land once there are measures in place to protect them from the nearby stream. They are currently safe and enjoying so much more room and attention now with the older kids gone.
The AMURT & AMURTEL teams in Turkey are providing psychological first aid courses, restocking medical clinics and delivering pinpointed non-food supplies like tents, blankets, clothes, hygiene items, and toys.
Apart from goods received from abroad, the teams are able to procure most items locally at favourable prices, so donating funds is the best way to support the teams.
Every Sunday early morning, Luke, who recently lost his job and home after an accident, joins a long line of...
With almost half of its population living with less than USD 1 per day and a literacy rate of only 21.8%, Burkina Faso is one of the world's poorest and least developed countries. It ranks 134th of 137 according to the World Bank/United Nations Human Development Index.
In 2022, with many clients finding jobs, FFA went back to basics, supporting more homebound people. 50% of the new clients in 2022 were in poor physical or mental health, had disabilities, were elderly or were single mothers. FFA takes pride in helping provide a sense of security for those in unstable circumstances.
With over a million people left without power or clean drinking water, Puerto Rico is reeling from the fury of Hurricane Fiona. Just 5 years since Hurricane Maria devastated the island, families were finally getting back on their feet. And now Fiona has taken out the power grid and caused massive flooding, leaving devastation in its wake. Please help us send solar lanterns and supplies to help bring some hope during this challenging time.
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