John,

I hope this note finds you well. I'm reaching out with an important update about the work we do together at the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

This week, the IRC was featured on CBS Sunday Morning, highlighting the critical challenges facing millions of people we serve in crisis-affected areas worldwide. This segment sheds light on the risks posed by the U.S. government's decision to drastically reduce its foreign aid budget—a move that threatens the livelihoods of countless individuals relying on humanitarian assistance.

You can watch the segment here.
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From a stabilization center in northwest Nigeria, where families are treated for severe malnutrition, to outpatient clinics in Afghanistan, where funding cuts are impacting over 23 million people in the country, the report captures the devastating ripple effects of reduced aid. It also features my conversation with Ted Koppel about why humanitarian aid matters and the future we're striving to secure.

Over the past several years, we've witnessed the profound consequences of diminished U.S. foreign aid. Essential services like health care, education, and cash assistance have been disrupted in countries like Ukraine, Sudan, Yemen, and Syria—places where civilians endure the horrors of war, poverty, and disaster.

In the face of these challenges, your support has never been more vital. Your commitment empowers the IRC to respond swiftly and effectively, even as needs grow and resources dwindle.

Throughout this uncertain time, our commitment to serving those in greatest need has not wavered, and it’s your generosity that makes that possible. I’m deeply grateful.

Thank you for standing with us and for making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

With gratitude,

David Miliband
President and CEO
International Rescue Committee

P.S. If you'd like to deepen your support of our work, you can use this link to make a special gift right now. I'm told all gifts made until April 30 will be 5X-matched. I can assure you it will be used where it's needed most:
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