John,
All too often, IRC humanitarian workers are not just witnesses to a crisis—they are living through it themselves.
This World Humanitarian Day, I hope you'll take a few minutes to read Mohammed Mansour's story.
Mohammed is the IRC's Senior Nutrition Manager in Gaza.
He has been trapped and displaced multiple times within Gaza. He was separated from his wife and two daughters for months while he worked in the south.
When the temporary ceasefire began in January, he was finally able to travel north and reunite with his wife and daughters in Gaza City.
His youngest daughter was born after the war began. Her whole life has been affected by danger and destruction. He tells us: "At night, the sound of explosions makes both my daughters cry, and I can't protect them from the reality outside these walls."
Mohammed had planned to return south to continue his lifesaving work helping malnourished children. But when airstrikes resumed in March, he found himself trapped again—this time in Gaza City.
Despite these extraordinary odds, Mohammed is still doing all he can to help others, guiding our teams remotely as they deliver nutrition services to displaced families.
Every day, IRC staff like Mohammed risk everything to help others. This World Humanitarian Day, please take a moment to send a quick message of thanks to let them know their service doesn't go unnoticed.
A kind word from compassionate people like you really shows our staff that people care. It's a small act that will mean so much. 💛
—Heidi @ IRC
P.S. Did you see how IRC was featured in The New York Times this weekend? Use this complimentary gift link to read the story: A $45 Treatment Can Save a Starving Child. US Aid Cuts Have Frozen the Supply |
