John,

I'm Nargis, a marketing associate here at the IRC. I'm reaching out to supporters like you with an urgent reminder about our triple match campaign: Today, your donation will be TRIPLED and can help refugees survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. »


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Your gift — which makes 3X the impact today — will help refugee families begin again. I know firsthand, John, because I was one of those refugees.

My story starts in Kabul, Afghanistan, with my son Rehan. (He's in the photo with me, below.)

Like any mother, I would do anything for my son... even if it meant putting myself in danger with the hope that one day I could give him a better life. I became an interpreter for the U.S. Army — one of the most dangerous jobs, especially for a woman, because Taliban fighters threatened everyone who was helping the Americans.

But the job also gave me an opportunity to apply for a refugee visa and leave behind a life of uncertainty and violence for America. In August of 2013, my son and I were resettled in New York with the help of the IRC.

I still smile when I think about being greeted by our IRC caseworker and finding our new apartment filled with all the necessities of home. The IRC also helped with everyday things, like getting a subway card, opening a bank account, and helping to get Rehan enrolled in kindergarten.

My family got a second chance because of the IRC. And now that I work here on the marketing team full-time, I know the IRC can only do that life-changing work because of committed community memebers like you.


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Sadly, John, our story is not unique. Countless families are living in fear right now — fear of COVID-19 and of war and persecution. We can help these families, but we must act together.

I hope you will join me in donating to the IRC to have your gift tripled. Your gift can help families like mine to rebuild their lives in America. It can help refugees recover from crises, like the conflicts in Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria. And it can help supply emergency aid — including clean water, COVID-19 preventative supplies like masks and soap, medicine and warm winter items — to people in more of the world's toughest places.


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John, make a gift today that will touch the lives of even more refugees like me thanks to a 3X match. The opportunity to multiply your impact ends at MIDNIGHT on December 31st, so please rush your donation now »

I'm about to get back to work processing donations. I'll keep my eyes peeled for your gift to come through. And thank you in advance for your generosity.

With appreciation,

Nargis Bigzad
Marketing Associate
International Rescue Committee


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Me and my son, Rehan


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We are so grateful for the generosity of our supporters today. If you have already made a donation, thank you again. If you haven't yet, please consider making your gift right now and it will be tripled.

All gifts, up to $3 million, will be tripled by a generous donor until December 30 at midnight. Your donation will be used where it is needed most.



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