Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Support Darfur


Join Aisle 7 Events for a Night for Darfur

The current conflict in Darfur is coined as one of the most lethal humanitarian crises in history; to date over 2.5 million individuals have been displaced and over 300,000 civilians killed. After six years of destruction and violence, the need in Darfur is greater than ever. Please join Aisle 7 Events at a Night for Darfur. The evening will consist of hor d'evours, Entertainment includes: John Michael Higgins and the OK Choral, Kevin Nealon, Bryson Lang, Heath Hyche, a silent auction, and guest speakers, Ted Braun, director of the documentary Darfur now, and Rana Lintotawela, of Relief International, who will share their personal experiences in Darfur.

All proceeds go directly to RI's programs in Darfur, which serve over a half a million of the most vulnerable women, children, and families with interventions in health, nutrition, livelihoods and food security.

When: Saturday, May 2nd, 5:30pm to 830pm (Entertainment begins at 6:30pm)

Where: Level Three (Hollywood & Highland Complex) - 6801 Hollywood Blvd. #367, Hollywood, CA 90028

Tickets: $25 online/$30 at the door

Reserve a front row cocktail table for up to 4 guests and deluxe gift bag for only $150.
Or reserve our special booth with a view for up to 5 guests and deluxe gift bag for $250.

If you can't make it, donations are tax deductible and highly appreciated.

Click here to buy tickets now!!

Please share this invitation with family and friends.

Sincerely,

The Relief International Team

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Sri Lanka Emergency


Sri Lanka finds itself in the midst of a severe and escalating humanitarian crisis. Over the past few weeks, as families flee fighting in the north of the country, Vavuniya District has become the primary catchment area for temporary settlement and care. Schools, hospitals and other government buildings are currently being used as “transit camps” to house over 40,000 people and RI estimates that over 100,000 additional displaced persons could move into Vavuniya district in the next few weeks, an overwhelming influx for the support structures currently in place.

Our Response
Relief International is working in the College of Education, Saivapiragasa, Menic Farm School, and Cheddikulam Maha Vidayalam Camps to support families through the distribution of hygiene kits, baby kits, blankets, kitchen kits and soap. Many of the children are suffering from severe trauma are in the care of RI psychosocial support services. As the number of displaced persons grows and the needs mount, Relief International needs your help to provide basic services.

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