Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

June 13, 2024 at 1:33 PM

$100,000 Refugee Response Fund Matching Gift Challenge

Your gift is urgently needed for relief efforts worldwide. MATCH MY GIFT  Your gift matched! MATCH MY GIFT  Dear Friend, People around the world are facing daunting challenges, from war and persecution to climate disasters and other emergencies. But when we come together as a global community, th…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

June 8, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Border closure, Gaza crisis, water rights

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2024 Weekend Reading AFSC staff and community members provide emergency aid to migrants through the border barriers. Photo: Pedro Rios/AFSCDear John,  The U.S. should welcome immigrants with dignity, not turn them away. But this week,…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

June 8, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Border closure, Gaza crisis, water rights

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2024 Weekend Reading AFSC staff and community members provide emergency aid to migrants through the border barriers. Photo: Pedro Rios/AFSCDear Friend,  The U.S. should welcome immigrants with dignity, not turn them away. But this wee…

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  Amy Gottlieb, AFSC · [email protected]

June 4, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Tell Congress immigrants should be welcomed, not turned away

We need a just and equitable approach to immigration, not a border closure! TAKE ACTION We need a just immigration system, not a border closure! Dear Friend,  Everyone deserves a chance to build a good life, free from persecution and violence. Regardless of where someone is born, why they came to t…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

June 1, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Rafah, aiding migrants, a visit to the Vatican

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2024 Weekend Reading AFSC’s Joyce Ajlouny (far right) at a gathering at the Vatican. Photo: Diego Antonelli FotografiaDear Friend,  Last month, AFSC General Secretary Joyce Ajlouny joined 30 Nobel Peace Prize laureates at the Vatican…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

May 25, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Divestment, solidarity economy, Farm Bill

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2024 Weekend Reading In Guatemala, community members in Nebaj, Quiché grow medicinal plants in a community garden that benefits all families. Photo: Luis OchoaDear Friend,  What would it look like if our society prioritized people and…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

May 25, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Divestment, solidarity economy, Farm Bill

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2024 Weekend Reading In Guatemala, community members in Nebaj, Quiché grow medicinal plants in a community garden that benefits all families. Photo: Luis OchoaDear John,  What would it look like if our society prioritized people and t…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

May 18, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Aid for Gaza, war in Sudan, labor rights

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 Weekend Reading Delivering food parcels at Al Amal camp in Gaza.  Photo: AFSC/Gaza Dear Friend,  Since Israel expanded its airstrikes and sent tanks into Rafah last week, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have fled the area,…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

May 18, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Aid for Gaza, war in Sudan, labor rights

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 Weekend Reading Delivering food parcels at Al Amal camp in Gaza.  Photo: AFSC/Gaza Dear John,  Since Israel expanded its airstrikes and sent tanks into Rafah last week, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have fled the area, i…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

May 11, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Exposing rights violations, cease-fire for Gaza, divestment

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024 Weekend Reading In Burundi, communities are working to heal from conflict and prevent violence from recurring. Photo: AFSC/Burundi Dear John,  We all deserve to live in a world free from violence and oppression. In this issue of…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

May 11, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Exposing rights violations, cease-fire for Gaza, divestment

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024 Weekend Reading In Burundi, communities are working to heal from conflict and prevent violence from recurring. Photo: AFSC/Burundi Dear Friend,  We all deserve to live in a world free from violence and oppression. In this issue …

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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]

May 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Update: AFSC’s emergency response in Gaza

We have been forced to pause humanitarian operations. Please hold our staff and their families in the Light. Update: Emergency response in GazaDear Friend, Late last week, our team in Gaza had to stop distributing aid. Like most of the population of Gaza, they had to seek out new places for themselv…

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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]

May 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Update: AFSC’s emergency response in Gaza

We have been forced to pause humanitarian operations. Please hold our staff and their families in the Light. Update: Emergency response in GazaDear John, Late last week, our team in Gaza had to stop distributing aid. Like most of the population of Gaza, they had to seek out new places for themselves…

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  Mike Merryman-Lotze, AFSC · [email protected]

May 6, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Urgent: Tell Congress to demand a cease-fire in Gaza now!

Israel’s invasion of Rafah will be catastrophic to humanitarian efforts. Send a message today! TAKE ACTION Send a message today Dear John,  Earlier today, the Israeli military dropped leaflets on Gaza telling residents to flee eastern Rafah and warning of an imminent invasion. Rafah is one of the la…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

May 4, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Soccer in Gaza, student protests, stopping evictions

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024 Weekend Reading Goals for Gaza soccer tournament in Rafah last Sunday. Photo: AFSC/GazaDear John,  Last Sunday, AFSC’s team in Gaza organized a youth soccer tournament in Rafah. Solidarity games also took place in cities around the…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

May 4, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Soccer in Gaza, student protests, stopping evictions

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024 Weekend Reading Goals for Gaza soccer tournament in Rafah last Sunday. Photo: AFSC/GazaDear Friend,  Last Sunday, AFSC’s team in Gaza organized a youth soccer tournament in Rafah. Solidarity games also took place in cities around t…

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  Tonya Histand, AFSC · [email protected]

May 3, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Events to support your work for social change this May

Join us for webinars that inform and support your activism. Annual meeting of the AFSC corporation. Photo: Don Davis/AFSC Dear John,  On April 30 AFSC celebrated 107 years since our founding in 1917. Throughout our history, AFSC has often been on the forefront of social change movements, carrying o…

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  Tonya Histand, AFSC · [email protected]

May 3, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Events to support your work for social change this May

Join us for webinars that inform and support your activism. Annual meeting of the AFSC corporation. Photo: Don Davis/AFSC Dear Friend,  On April 30 AFSC celebrated 107 years since our founding in 1917. Throughout our history, AFSC has often been on the forefront of social change movements, carrying…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 1:10 PM

Last chance: join by midnight and your gift will be matched

You still have time to have your monthly gift matched and receive a free earth-friendly tote bag. We appreciate everyone who has already joined our monthly matching gift challenge. You still have time to become a monthly donor—until midnight tonight! We need just 52 more sustainers to meet our goal…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 1:09 PM

Last chance: join by midnight and your gift will be matched

You still have time to have your monthly gift matched and receive a free earth-friendly tote bag. We appreciate everyone who has already joined our monthly matching gift challenge. You still have time to become a monthly donor—until midnight tonight! We need just 52 more sustainers to meet our goal…

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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]

April 29, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Update: AFSC’s emergency response in Gaza

With support from people like you, we’re helping children find moments of joy in a time of profound hardship. Update: Emergency response in GazaDear John, Recently, AFSC staffer Firas Ramlawi wrote about AFSC’s work with displaced children in Gaza. Through games and recreational activities, our team…

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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]

April 29, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Update: AFSC’s emergency response in Gaza

With support from people like you, we’re helping children find moments of joy in a time of profound hardship. Update: Emergency response in GazaDear Friend, Recently, AFSC staffer Firas Ramlawi wrote about AFSC’s work with displaced children in Gaza. Through games and recreational activities, our te…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

April 27, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Solidarity with Gaza, victories for economic justice, climate change

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 Weekend Reading A young boy throws a soccer ball in an AFSC-organized recreation activity in Gaza City.  AFSC/GazaDear Friend,  Over the past several months, AFSC’s team in Gaza has provided vital humanitarian aid to over half …

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

April 27, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Solidarity with Gaza, victories for economic justice, climate change

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 Weekend Reading A young boy throws a soccer ball in an AFSC-organized recreation activity in Gaza City.  AFSC/GazaDear John,  Over the past several months, AFSC’s team in Gaza has provided vital humanitarian aid to over half a …

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  AFSC · [email protected]

April 25, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Oops! You still have time!

We apologize for the mistake! You still have until April 30 to have your monthly gift matched and receive a free earth-friendly tote bag. This morning, we sent you an email that mistakenly said today was the last day of our monthly matching gift challenge. Great news, our challenge ends on April 30…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

April 25, 2024 at 12:43 PM

Deadline approaching: Match your monthly gift today!

In honor of Earth Day, make a monthly commitment to help in times of climate emergency and sustain long term work for climate justice. MATCH MY GIFT   Make a monthly commitment today MATCH MY GIFT   John, today is the last day of our Partner for Peace campaign. Will you start a monthly gift today t…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

April 25, 2024 at 12:43 PM

Deadline approaching: Match your monthly gift today!

In honor of Earth Day, make a monthly commitment to help in times of climate emergency and sustain long term work for climate justice. MATCH MY GIFT   Make a monthly commitment today MATCH MY GIFT   Friend, today is the last day of our Partner for Peace campaign. Will you start a monthly gift today…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

April 22, 2024 at 12:54 PM

This Earth Day, support climate justice worldwide

This Earth Day, your monthly gift will be matched! Help provide reliable support all year long for a more just, peaceful, and sustainable future. MATCH MY GIFT Photo: Awal Comunicación  Celebrate Earth Day with a gift MATCH MY GIFT  Dear John,  At AFSC, we’re alarmed by the ways climate change is …

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

April 22, 2024 at 12:54 PM

This Earth Day, support climate justice worldwide

This Earth Day, your monthly gift will be matched! Help provide reliable support all year long for a more just, peaceful, and sustainable future. MATCH MY GIFT Photo: Awal Comunicación  Celebrate Earth Day with a gift MATCH MY GIFT  Dear Friend,  At AFSC, we’re alarmed by the ways climate change i…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

April 20, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Climate change, immigrant detention, homeless rights

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024 Weekend Reading Illustration: Aija SuutaDear John,  Thank you to everyone who contacted Congress last week to act now on climate change! The impacts of climate change affect us all, but disproportionately harm low-income people …

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

April 20, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Climate change, immigrant detention, homeless rights

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024 Weekend Reading Illustration: Aija SuutaDear Friend,  Thank you to everyone who contacted Congress last week to act now on climate change! The impacts of climate change affect us all, but disproportionately harm low-income peopl…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

April 18, 2024 at 12:50 PM

Your Partner for Peace match: PENDING

Now is the time! Make a monthly commitment and secure a $100 match for climate justice and more.   MATCH MY GIFT Match your monthly gift for 2024Your response: PENDING Goal:   100 new monthly donors to fund worldwide work for a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world.Deadline: April 30 Special O…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

April 18, 2024 at 12:50 PM

Your Partner for Peace match: PENDING

Now is the time! Make a monthly commitment and secure a $100 match for climate justice and more.   MATCH MY GIFT Match your monthly gift for 2024Your response: PENDING Goal:   100 new monthly donors to fund worldwide work for a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world.Deadline: April 30 Special O…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

April 16, 2024 at 12:49 PM

Support climate justice all year long!

Start a monthly gift by April 30 to get a $100 match, receive a FREE tote, and make a meaningful difference. GIVE MONTHLY   YOUR GIFT MATCHED Dear John, As an AFSC supporter, you are part of a global community working together to help stop violence, inequality, and oppression. Time and time again, …

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

April 16, 2024 at 12:49 PM

Support climate justice all year long!

Start a monthly gift by April 30 to get a $100 match, receive a FREE tote, and make a meaningful difference. GIVE MONTHLY   YOUR GIFT MATCHED Dear Friend, As an AFSC supporter, you are part of a global community working together to help stop violence, inequality, and oppression. Time and time again…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

April 13, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Climate justice, children in Gaza, alternatives to policing

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024 Weekend Reading In Gaza, AFSC and partners have provided recreational activities for more than 17,000 children. Photo: AFSC/GazaDear John,  Over the past five months, AFSC’s team in Gaza has provided food, water, and other essen…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

April 13, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Climate justice, children in Gaza, alternatives to policing

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024 Weekend Reading In Gaza, AFSC and partners have provided recreational activities for more than 17,000 children. Photo: AFSC/GazaDear Friend,  Over the past five months, AFSC’s team in Gaza has provided food, water, and other ess…

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  Cole McEldowney, AFSC · [email protected]

April 10, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Tell Congress to take action on climate change!

TAKE ACTION Urge Congress to act now for climate justice! Dear John,  We all deserve to live in a healthy and thriving community. That includes having access to clean air, pure water, and a sustainable economy.     Tell Congress to act now to move us closer to climate justice!    At the risk of the…

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  Cole McEldowney, AFSC · [email protected]

April 10, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Tell Congress to take action on climate change!

TAKE ACTION Urge Congress to act now for climate justice! Dear Friend,  We all deserve to live in a healthy and thriving community. That includes having access to clean air, pure water, and a sustainable economy.     Tell Congress to act now to move us closer to climate justice!    At the risk of t…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

April 6, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Gaza aid workers, war in Sudan, immigrant rights

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024 Weekend Reading AFSC's team in Gaza serves meals from an open-air kitchen. Photo: AFSC/Gaza Dear John,  Earlier this week, an Israeli military strike killed seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen, a vital humanitarian rel…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

April 6, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Gaza aid workers, war in Sudan, immigrant rights

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024 Weekend Reading AFSC's team in Gaza serves meals from an open-air kitchen. Photo: AFSC/Gaza Dear Friend,  Earlier this week, an Israeli military strike killed seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen, a vital humanitarian r…

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  Tonya Histand, AFSC · [email protected]

April 3, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Events to support your work for social change this April

Join us for webinars that inform and support your activism. Protestors demand an immediate and permeate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Photo: @Stills.WillDear John,  This month, we have a special opportunity to help you take the next step in creating safer, more resilient communities for all. Join ou…

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  Tonya Histand, AFSC · [email protected]

April 3, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Events to support your work for social change this April

Join us for webinars that inform and support your activism. Protestors demand an immediate and permeate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Photo: @Stills.WillDear Friend,  This month, we have a special opportunity to help you take the next step in creating safer, more resilient communities for all. Join …

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

March 30, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Solidarity with Gaza, water democracy, migrant children’s rights

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2024 Weekend Reading Earlier this week, families in Gaza made and flew kites to honor the children killed in the ongoing conflict. Photo: Ahmed Hattab Dear John,  Today, people in Washington, D.C. and around the United States are f…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

March 30, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Solidarity with Gaza, water democracy, migrant children’s rights

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2024 Weekend Reading Earlier this week, families in Gaza made and flew kites to honor the children killed in the ongoing conflict. Photo: Ahmed Hattab Dear Friend,  Today, people in Washington, D.C. and around the United States are…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

March 23, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Aid for Gaza, border wall injuries, boycott Chevron

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024 Weekend Reading In Gaza, children take part in recreational activities organized by AFSC and partners. Photo: AFSC/GazaDear John,  Thank you to all who have donated to support Gaza! The AFSC community is playing a vital role i…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

March 23, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Aid for Gaza, border wall injuries, boycott Chevron

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024 Weekend Reading In Gaza, children take part in recreational activities organized by AFSC and partners. Photo: AFSC/GazaDear Friend,  Thank you to all who have donated to support Gaza! The AFSC community is playing a vital role…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

March 19, 2024 at 12:54 PM

Give to support Gaza today

Join our relief efforts and help bring peace! DONATE NOW   Support emergency relief and peace in Gaza DONATE NOW  Dear Friend, It has been wonderful to see the response to our matching gift challenge for AFSC’s humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza and advocacy for peace. We are deeply committed to d…

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  Hanady Muhiar, AFSC · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 12:58 PM

Palestinians in Gaza need your support

Please help fund the next phase of our emergency response. Your donation will be matched up to $100,000.Dear John, People in Gaza remain in urgent need of essential aid. I urge you to make a special gift today to support the next phase of our emergency response. We need your help to keep delivering …

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  Hanady Muhiar, AFSC · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 12:58 PM

Palestinians in Gaza need your support

Please help fund the next phase of our emergency response. Your donation will be matched up to $100,000.Dear Friend, People in Gaza remain in urgent need of essential aid. I urge you to make a special gift today to support the next phase of our emergency response. We need your help to keep deliverin…

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