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November 19, 2021 at 4:45 PM

John, I hope you know how much we appreciate you.

International Rescue Committee Thanks to you, we can reach families going through the toughest crises on earth.     John, In the weeks ahead, many of us will be gathering around the table with our family and friends, reuniting after spend…
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November 17, 2021 at 3:52 PM

John, do you know which country hosts the most refugees?

International Rescue Committee See if you know the answer:       Hi there, John, Need a break from a busy week? Here's a Wednesday pop quiz for you. Which country hosts the most refugees? Choose your answer below: A) Germany B) Turkey C) Uni…
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November 15, 2021 at 5:03 PM

I haven't written to you in a while, but right now — I'm afraid to report — the situation in Ethiopia is rapidly deteriorating. Here's what you need to know »

International Rescue Committee >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>&g…
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November 11, 2021 at 1:08 AM

⭐ [11/10/2021] Breaking news from our teams on the ground in Afghanistan »

International Rescue Committee John, this latest update is heartbreaking.       BREAKING NEWS: Almost all clients at IRC-run health clinics in Afghanistan are women with malnourished children; Urgent action is needed to prevent famine. Make your e…
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November 9, 2021 at 11:54 PM

Your help needed: The world’s largest displacement crisis

International Rescue Committee Syria is facing widespread hunger, a harsh winter ahead and the worst drought in decades. Children and families need your help to survive.       Syria is facing the world's largest displacement crisis. More than half …
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November 5, 2021 at 1:18 PM

⚠️ Afghanistan update: Unprecedented need

International Rescue Committee Millions of children and families are going hungry, and with winter around the corner, things are only expected to get worse.       BREAKING NEWS: An unprecedented 23 million Afghans are facing devastating food insecu…
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November 3, 2021 at 4:23 PM

This is heartbreaking, John: "I get scared when I think about what will happen to my future — my goals and my dreams for my future."

International Rescue Committee I hope you can take a minute to read about the unique challenges girls face and read their stories in their own words.       John, The IRC has recently identified the five most challenging countries for girls to grow …
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October 26, 2021 at 12:50 PM

A special recipe for you, John: Afghan Bolani 🍳

International Rescue Committee As a treat for IRC supporters, Hafeza has agreed to share her recipe for tasty potato stuffed flatbread.   Hi there, John, I wanted to share this special story and delicious recipe with you. Hafeza, a refugee from Afghanistan, has ag…
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October 21, 2021 at 1:55 PM

A little hope in your inbox this Thursday »

International Rescue Committee These Americans, like you, have stepped up to welcome Afghan refugees.     John, I was reading about the heartwarming ways Americans are welcoming Afghan refugees, and I immediately thought of you. During the…
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October 8, 2021 at 1:40 PM

Smarter than Einstein?

International Rescue Committee See if you can figure out which statement is false:       Hi there, John, Long week? Friday morning means you might be looking for a way to keep your mind moving. Let's see if you can figure out which statement is fa…
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October 7, 2021 at 1:44 PM

John, Haitian asylum seekers are being deported (and the Biden Administration is failing them)

International Rescue Committee Add your name: President Biden must protect the rights of Haitians and others seeking asylum »       John, Despite public outrage at the abusive and inhumane actions by the U.S. Border Patrol in Texas towards Haitian …
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September 27, 2021 at 5:03 PM

I just got back from welcoming Afghan refugees to the U.S. I wanted to share some of my experience with you, John

International Rescue Committee A lot has changed in my home country since I last wrote to you.       John, My name is Nargis. I last wrote to you in early August to tell you about the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program that saved my life a…
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September 22, 2021 at 2:30 PM

TELL CONGRESS: Afghan refugees deserve to be set up for success

International Rescue Committee Send an email to your members of Congress now »       John, Do you have just 1 minute to click through and add your name? Afghan refugees in the U.S. need your action. Over the last month, the Biden administration ev…
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September 21, 2021 at 12:23 PM

Meet Chef Noori from Afghanistan

International Rescue Committee John, I wanted to share this heartwarming 2-minute video with you.       John, I thought of you — a supporter of our work for families in crisis — as soon as I saw this video. It tells the story of Chef Noori, a form…
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September 16, 2021 at 5:47 PM

BREAKING NEWS: "A Million Afghan Children Could Die..."

International Rescue Committee Can you rush your emergency donation for children and families in Afghanistan and in crisis zones worldwide?     John: As a supporter of the IRC, I know you care deeply about children and families in need. In l…
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September 14, 2021 at 10:47 PM

I feel heartened and hopeful because of supporters like you. Thank you, John.

International Rescue Committee AFGHANISTAN: From the desk of David Miliband + exclusive emergency briefing inside » John, I know you — like all of us here at the IRC — are very worried about what's happening in Afghanistan. I've been thinking so much about the families who've been disp…
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September 8, 2021 at 6:17 PM

VIDEO DISPATCH: IRC Staff Update on Afghanistan

International Rescue Committee This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Find out what's happening in Afghanistan right now, and how the IRC is responding.       Update for: John I wanted to send a quick not…
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September 2, 2021 at 3:29 PM

Send a note of welcome to Afghan families »

International Rescue Committee Help give Afghans the "hero's welcome" they deserve.     John, Last week, 3-year-old Juniper joined her parents Kate and Adrian, both U.S. military veterans, to give a "hero's welcome" to Afghans arriving at…
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August 31, 2021 at 2:11 PM

[Afghanistan] This crisis is keeping me up at night. And I know it's probably the same for you, John.

International Rescue Committee Important update for you from the IRC's VP of Emergencies »     John, My name is Bob Kitchen. I lead the IRC's response to emergencies, like the one unfolding in Afghanistan right now. I wanted to reach out wi…
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August 27, 2021 at 2:31 PM

Show your support for our humanitarian workers in Afghanistan →

International Rescue Committee John, send your note of solidarity →       John, As the crisis in Afghanistan has unfolded, over 1,700 IRC team members on the ground have been working tirelessly to provide support and resources to those in need. The…
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August 26, 2021 at 5:24 PM

BREAKING: Explosions reported outside the Kabul airport. John, we need your support right now to help families in Afghanistan and others worldwide.

International Rescue Committee 1:13 PM EST UPDATE >>   BREAKING NEWS: The images and stories from Kabul airport are heartbreaking. Afghan families are desperately trying to flee. And today, there have been reports of explosions outside the Kabul airport. …
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August 25, 2021 at 4:56 PM

John — I just got out of a briefing on Afghanistan + welcoming Afghans to the U.S.

International Rescue Committee 12:46 PM EST: Here's what you need to know and how you can help → → →   12:46 PM EST John: I just got out of an emergency situation briefing on Afghanistan. I wanted to share with you, someone who cares deeply about displaced and refu…
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August 20, 2021 at 2:46 PM

This cannot wait: Take action and URGE President Biden to protect at-risk Afghan families.

International Rescue Committee This issue is too urgent for the White House to delay.     John, this cannot wait. It will only take a moment of your time to take action. The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate rap…
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August 19, 2021 at 11:58 AM

Did you see David's email?

International Rescue Committee [AFGHANISTAN] The situation is rapidly deteriorating, and Afghan civilians are imploring the international community to help.   John: This quote from David's email below, about Afghanistan, is so powerful... The people of this country are being torn ap…
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August 18, 2021 at 1:57 PM

[AFGHANISTAN] I don’t write to you often, but this is a massive emergency, John

International Rescue Committee From the desk of David Miliband: Afghanistan has endured crisis after crisis. I hope you can help people affected by this crisis and others worldwide today.     John, I don't write to you often, but I felt dee…
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August 17, 2021 at 12:34 PM

Fwd: this might be the most important email you read today. it's about Afghanistan. can you help, John?

International Rescue Committee AFGHANISTAN: Rush an emergency donation for children and families in Afghanistan and in crisis zones worldwide.   did you get a chance to read this email below, from our Emergency Response team? it's about Afghanistan. it's incredibly urgent. is there a…
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August 16, 2021 at 12:14 PM

❗ URGENT: The world cannot turn its back on Afghanistan ❗

International Rescue Committee AFGHANISTAN: Rush an emergency donation for children and families in Afghanistan and in crisis zones worldwide   John: We wanted to make sure that this incredibly urgent email from our Emergency Response Team was front and center in yo…
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August 12, 2021 at 2:27 PM

Can you guess what tasty treat was invented by a refugee?

International Rescue Committee 🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦       John: As an IRC supporter, you know that when we welcome refugees, they contribute to society in revolutionary ways. Given the chance, many go on…
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August 9, 2021 at 4:40 PM

I haven't been able to sleep, John

International Rescue Committee This program saved my life — but thousands of Afghans like me still need help.       Hello, John, I haven't been able to sleep thinking of all the people suffering and dying in my home country. My name is Nargis. I w…
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August 4, 2021 at 5:26 PM

I'm writing to you from Beirut. We only get an average of 5 hours of electricity a day. But I wanted to make sure I emailed you this week to share my perspective from the ground — one year on.

International Rescue Committee I can't tell you how bad it is in Lebanon right now.       Hello, John, My name is Elias, and I work for the IRC in Beirut. I last wrote to you almost exactly one year ago today — to share my personal account followin…
  andrea@irc · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 1:51 PM

FWD: I want to make sure this email doesn't get lost in your inbox. No parent should have to watch their child suffer from starvation.

International Rescue Committee Limited-time triple match >>>   John: Before the week comes to an end, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss out on this powerful opportunity to have your donation tripled — at this urgent hour of need. Extreme heat and drought are worsening t…
  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 12:26 PM

John: I want to make sure this email doesn't get lost in your inbox. No parent should have to watch their child suffer from starvation.

International Rescue Committee Can you take a few minutes to read Aisho's harrowing story?     John: I want to make sure this email doesn't get lost in your inbox. Can you take a few minutes to read Aisho's harrowing story? No parent should…
  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 4:39 PM

the kind of heat where it’s tough to even breathe...

International Rescue Committee and nearly impossible to cool down.     John, Summer is here, and it's bringing new challenges for children and families who are already facing humanitarian crises. Extreme heat and drought are worsening the c…
  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 11:38 PM

Are you seeing what’s happening in Ethiopia?

International Rescue Committee I'm sending you this message because I know I can count on you.   Hi John, did you see my last email about Ethiopia? It's about what's going on in the Tigray region. You probably have seen stories about families fleeing the devastatin…
  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 4:26 PM

❗ Emergency alert ❗ Violence and hunger in Ethiopia

International Rescue Committee Children and families in Ethiopia + other conflict zones need help. Can they count on you?   EMERGENCY IN ETHIOPIA: Conflict, drought and COVID-19 have created a hunger crisis in Ethiopia. Thousands of children in the Tigray region n…
  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 12:22 PM

Did you see this email from Bob?

International Rescue Committee Malnutrition rates are at an all-time high, John. Can you help us reach children and families in need?   John, I wanted to reach out and make sure you saw the email below about the malnutrition crisis from my colleague Bob Kitchen. We're counting on s…
  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 11:37 PM

Dire food crisis in Yemen ⚠️

International Rescue Committee Children in Yemen and other crisis areas are struggling to survive. Triple your gift for children and families now »   John, I'm reaching out because we're facing a global hunger crisis and children need your immediate hel…
  Bob Kitchen, IRC · [email protected]
July 12, 2021 at 1:40 PM

What my team is seeing in Yemen, and why we need your help now

International Rescue Committee Malnutrition is at an all-time high in Yemen. TRIPLE your gift in support of our work worldwide.   JUST ANNOUNCED: Right now, a generous donor will triple your gift to help malnourished children in Yemen and families facin…
  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 2:35 PM

Our supporters are the best.

International Rescue Committee Reminder: It only takes a minute to send a warm welcome note (virtually) to refugees who've just arrived in the U.S.!       John, Our supporters are the best. Last week, I sent an email asking our supporters to take …
  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 1:53 PM

John, you struck me as someone who might be interested in taking part in this special project. I hope you can take a moment to virtually welcome new refugees to the United States.

International Rescue Committee President Biden recently increased the number of refugees allowed in the U.S. this year to 62,500 people.     John, As a member of the IRC community, I thought you might be interested in taking part in this meaningful pr…
  IRC · [email protected]
June 23, 2021 at 7:36 PM

Refugees are courageous

International Rescue Committee Explore our World Refugee Day campaign honoring courageous refugee artists around the world.     IRC monthly update June 2021       If you read one thing this month Illustrating courage. For W…
  Shamini, IRC · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 10:42 PM

So close!

International Rescue Committee We're so close to reaching our goal and unlocking a $10,000 match. Can you help us get there?       Hi John, I wanted to reach out with a quick update. As I mentioned earlier this week, an anonymous donor promised to…
  Shamini, IRC · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 1:21 AM

My ask to you, John, on World Refugee Day

International Rescue Committee We need your help unlocking $10,000 for refugees in need.     Personal note for John: I'm a member of the Supporter Services team here at the IRC and I'm trying to reach out to as many of our supporters as I can. Since yo…
  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]
June 2, 2021 at 1:42 PM

Tell me about your best friend

International Rescue Committee Watch this beautiful story of two best friends in Yemen. » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » »     John, I want you to meet Aisha and Na'aem. For three years, they've lived in Sahdah camp…
  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 2:05 PM

URGENT: A volcanic eruption in DRC is threatening lives

International Rescue Committee Because you are an IRC supporter, I wanted to share this emergency update.       John, Because you are an IRC supporter, I wanted to share this urgent update from Borry Jatta, the IRC's country director in the Democra…
  IRC · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 10:11 PM

A family reunited

International Rescue Committee After Americans spoke up, President Biden agreed to lift a Trump-era limit on refugee admissions, reuniting families like Patrice, Wanyema and Mauwa’s.     IRC monthly update May 2021       If …
  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]
May 19, 2021 at 4:57 PM

You + Sesame Workshop Muppets bring joy to refugee children

International Rescue Committee Along with your family and young ones, learn more about Ahlan Simsim ("Welcome Sesame")!       John, Do you remember the wonder and curiosity you felt while watching "Sesame Street" when you were a kid? Thanks to Ahl…
  IRC HQ · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 11:21 PM

FW: John's Supporter Record Inside 👇

International Rescue Committee ⏰ Your match deadline is fast approaching. » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » »» » » » » » » » » » » » » » »       John: This is time-s…
  Madiha, IRC · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 2:10 PM

The response to this match has been incredible (And it's not over yet)

International Rescue Committee Donate before midnight and TRIPLE your impact. » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » »       Hi John, Throughout Ramadan, as millions of Muslims fasted during the daylight hours, we asked you t…
  Madiha, IRC · [email protected]
May 11, 2021 at 10:22 PM

Ramadan is coming to an end, John

International Rescue Committee Please, before Ramadan comes to an end in the next few days. » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » »       Ramadan is coming to an end, John. For me, this month of fasting (during daylight hour…