Morocco Update · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 5:33 PM

“I thought I was going to die”

UNFPA’s continued presence saves lives in Morocco.   Maria was working her shift as a midwife in a maternity health center when the most destructive earthquake in Morocco’s recent history struck on the night of September 8th. "Trapped under the debris, I thought I was going to die,"…

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  Jacob Geers, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 12:31 AM

NPR: Survivors of Libya’s floods include 20,000 pregnant women who need health care

Conditions look dire for pregnant women especially.   I wanted to make sure you saw this headline: RUSH A DONATION Ahmad Algeriany, a Program Specialist with UNFPA, spoke with NPR about the situation on the ground in Libya. "Whole neighborhoods — we're talking about whole ne…

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  Jacob Geers, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 12:31 AM

NPR: Survivors of Libya’s floods include 20,000 pregnant women who need health care

Conditions look dire for pregnant women especially.   I wanted to make sure you saw this headline: RUSH A DONATION Ahmad Algeriany, a Program Specialist with UNFPA, spoke with NPR about the situation on the ground in Libya. "Whole neighborhoods — we're talking about whole ne…

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  Libya Update · [email protected]

September 23, 2023 at 1:30 PM

23,866 pregnant women were impacted by the floods

Conditions look dire for pregnant women especially.   After catastrophic flooding in Libya, aid is urgently needed as conditions look dire for pregnant women especially: RUSH A DONATION Ahmad Algeriany, a Program Specialist with UNFPA, spoke with NPR about the situation on th…

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  Libya Update · [email protected]

September 23, 2023 at 1:30 PM

NPR: Survivors of Libya’s floods include 20,000 pregnant women who need health care

Conditions look dire for pregnant women especially.   After catastrophic flooding in Libya, aid is urgently needed as conditions look dire for pregnant women especially: RUSH A DONATION Ahmad Algeriany, a Program Specialist with UNFPA, spoke with NPR about the situation on t…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 11:37 PM

Libya flood update

Pregnant women and survivors in Libya and beyond are counting on your support.   It’s been ten days since the devastating flooding in Libya that left approximately 888,000 people in need of humanitarian assistance and resulted in more than 5,000 deaths. Among those requiring humani…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 10:35 PM

During unimaginable crisis, your gifts make a difference in Libya

Pregnant women and survivors in Libya and beyond are counting on your support.   It’s been ten days since the devastating flooding in Libya that left approximately 888,000 people in need of humanitarian assistance and resulted in more than 5,000 deaths. Among those requiring humani…

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  Libya Flood Alert (USA for UNFPA) · [email protected]

September 19, 2023 at 3:40 PM

Dire updates from Libya

UNFPA has distributed 80 Mama Kits and 1,000 Dignity Kits in Libya.   We’ve promised to keep you updated about the emergency in Libya. Here’s the latest: UNFPA estimates that up to 230,000 of the people in need of humanitarian assistance are women and girls of reproductive age, amon…

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  Anu Surendran, CEO at USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 17, 2023 at 11:30 PM

Reflecting on this past week

This has been an incredibly heartbreaking week. Dear friend, This has been an incredibly heartbreaking week. Last weekend we woke up to the news about a disastrous 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Morocco. Nearly 3,000 are now confirmed dead, with thousands more who are missing or injured. Then on Mond…

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  Anu Surendran, CEO at USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 17, 2023 at 11:30 PM

Reflecting on this past week

This has been an incredibly heartbreaking week. Dear friend, This has been an incredibly heartbreaking week. Last weekend we woke up to the news about a disastrous 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Morocco. Nearly 3,000 are now confirmed dead, with thousands more who are missing or injured. Then on Mond…

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  Jacob Geers, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 5:24 PM

Libya flooding update

I wanted you to see these stats:   Intense flooding killed thousands, displaced tens of thousands, and wiped out entire neighborhoods after Storm Daniel struck the northeast coast of Libya. As UNFPA is on the ground with our partners distributing Dignity Kits and Mama Kits and asse…

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  Jacob Geers, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 4:23 PM

Here’s where things stand in Libya

I wanted you to see these stats:   Intense flooding killed thousands, displaced tens of thousands, and wiped out entire neighborhoods after Storm Daniel struck the northeast coast of Libya. As UNFPA is on the ground with our partners distributing Dignity Kits and Mama Kits and asse…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 14, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Re: Libya

Here’s where things stand:   Have you seen the devastating news out of Libya? Whole neighborhoods have reportedly been just washed away after Storm Daniel struck the coast of Libya. Here’s where things stand: Thanks to gifts from supporters, like you, our offices on the ground are …

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  Libya Flood Alert (USA for UNFPA) · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 8:55 PM

Deadly floods in Libya

On Monday, Storm Daniel struck the coast of Libya causing widespread damage.   EMERGENCY: 5,000+ dead after devastating flooding in Libya UNFPA is on the ground in Libya delivering humanitarian relief to survivors and those who need it most. Make an emergency gift to delive…

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  Libya Flood Alert (USA for UNFPA) · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 8:55 PM

help survivors in Libya

On Monday, Storm Daniel struck the coast of Libya causing widespread damage.   EMERGENCY: 5,000+ dead after devastating flooding in Libya UNFPA is on the ground in Libya delivering humanitarian relief to survivors and those who need it most. Make an emergency gift to delive…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Tragic earthquake in Morocco

Please read this:   Please read this message we hastily jotted out: Will you rush a humanitarian gift now? When natural disasters like the earthquake in Morocco strike, pregnant women and newborns will be among the most at risk. MAKE A HUMANITARIAN GIFT As always, we will sha…

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  Jacob Geers, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 11, 2023 at 5:22 PM

Re: Morocco

A race to reach and support survivors in the aftermath of the quake.   I wanted to make sure you saw this message. On Friday, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake devastated Morocco. The needs of women and girls are too often overlooked in disasters like these — newborns and pregnant women w…

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  Jacob Geers, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 11, 2023 at 5:22 PM

Re: Morocco

A race to reach and support survivors in the aftermath of the quake.   I wanted to make sure you saw this message. On Friday, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake devastated Morocco. The needs of women and girls are too often overlooked in disasters like these — newborns and pregnant women w…

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  Humanitarian Alert · [email protected]

September 10, 2023 at 4:01 PM

ALERT: Earthquake in Morocco

Over 1,000 reported dead after the earthquake.   ALERT: 6.8 magnitude earthquake kills 1,000+ in Morocco Please: Make an emergency gift to deliver lifesaving care and humanitarian aid to women and girls left especially at risk by the devastating earthquake in Morocco. M…

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  Humanitarian Alert · [email protected]

September 10, 2023 at 4:01 PM

ALERT: Earthquake in Morocco

Over 1,000 reported dead after the earthquake.   ALERT: 6.8 magnitude earthquake kills 1,000+ in Morocco Please: Make an emergency gift to deliver lifesaving care and humanitarian aid to women and girls left especially at risk by the devastating earthquake in Morocco. M…

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  Humanitarian Alert · [email protected]

September 9, 2023 at 5:19 PM

6.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Morocco

Over 1,000 reported dead after last night’s earthquake.   ALERT: 6.8 magnitude earthquake kills 1,000+ in Morocco Please: Make an emergency gift to deliver lifesaving care and humanitarian aid to women and girls left especially at risk by the devastating earthquake in Moro…

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  Humanitarian Alert · [email protected]

September 9, 2023 at 5:19 PM

6.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Morocco

Over 1,000 reported dead after last night’s earthquake.   ALERT: 6.8 magnitude earthquake kills 1,000+ in Morocco Please: Make an emergency gift to deliver lifesaving care and humanitarian aid to women and girls left especially at risk by the devastating earthquake in Moro…

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  Somalia Humanitarian Alert · [email protected]

September 9, 2023 at 3:11 PM

"I am grateful to the midwife and UNFPA for the care and support they have given me"

This is the difference your humanitarian gifts are making.   Nurto, a 25-year-old mother of five from Somalia, has faced unimaginable challenges. A year ago, Nurto and her family fled their home after the crippling drought left their once-thriving farming community in ruins. They em…

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  Somalia Humanitarian Alert · [email protected]

September 9, 2023 at 3:11 PM

"I am grateful to the midwife and UNFPA for the care and support they have given me"

This is the difference your humanitarian gifts are making.   Nurto, a 25-year-old mother of five from Somalia, has faced unimaginable challenges. A year ago, Nurto and her family fled their home after the crippling drought left their once-thriving farming community in ruins. They em…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 7, 2023 at 3:23 PM

a humanitarian crisis like never before

Funding for protection services for women and girls is woefully inadequate.   Haiti is facing a humanitarian crisis like never before. Haiti, especially the capital city Port-au-Prince, has seen a surge in gang violence, with sexual violence and violence against women reaching alar…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 7, 2023 at 2:21 PM

Haiti

Funding for protection services for women and girls is woefully inadequate.   Haiti is facing a humanitarian crisis like never before. Haiti, especially the capital city Port-au-Prince, has seen a surge in gang violence, with sexual violence and violence against women reaching alar…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 5, 2023 at 3:36 PM

There are real world repercussions when our budget is cut

The Support UNFPA Funding Act was recently reintroduced in Congress.   The Support UNFPA Funding Act was recently reintroduced in Congress, friend. In a moment, we’ll explain why this bill is so important to our work. But first, we’re asking our top supporters to protect critical f…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 5, 2023 at 3:36 PM

There are real world repercussions when our budget is cut

The Support UNFPA Funding Act was recently reintroduced in Congress.   The Support UNFPA Funding Act was recently reintroduced in Congress, friend. In a moment, we’ll explain why this bill is so important to our work. But first, we’re asking our top supporters to protect critical f…

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  Humanitarian Aid Update · [email protected]

September 3, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Zero maternal deaths

Let us tell you about UNFPA’s Bulengo camp.   Let us tell you about UNFPA’s Bulengo camp. The Bulengo camp is currently sheltering over 100,000 people displaced by the deepening crisis in eastern areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Millions have been caught up in the vi…

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  Humanitarian Aid Update · [email protected]

September 3, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Relief for pregnant women and survivors of violence

Let us tell you about UNFPA’s Bulengo camp.   Let us tell you about UNFPA’s Bulengo camp. The Bulengo camp is currently sheltering over 100,000 people displaced by the deepening crisis in eastern areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Millions have been caught up in the vio…

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  Anu Surendran, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 1, 2023 at 2:25 PM

Thank you

Needs are growing by the day in Sudan.   I’d like to express my gratitude for your continued support. Thank you for investing in a brighter future for women and girls. Thank you for being there on the darkest of days in times of conflict for women and girls in countries like Sudan. …

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  Anu Surendran, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

September 1, 2023 at 1:24 PM

As the war enters its fifth month

Needs are growing by the day in Sudan.   I’d like to express my gratitude for your continued support. Thank you for investing in a brighter future for women and girls. Thank you for being there on the darkest of days in times of conflict for women and girls in countries like Sudan.…

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  Somalia Update · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 11:51 PM

As famine looms, parents are resorting to extreme measures

Humanitarian aid is not keeping up with the ever-growing needs in Somalia.   Humanitarian aid is not keeping up with the ever-growing needs of the millions of people impacted by record-long drought in Somalia. As famine looms, parents are going to extreme lengths to keep their child…

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  Somalia Update · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 11:51 PM

As famine looms, parents are resorting to extreme measures

Humanitarian aid is not keeping up with the ever-growing needs in Somalia.   Humanitarian aid is not keeping up with the ever-growing needs of the millions of people impacted by record-long drought in Somalia. As famine looms, parents are going to extreme lengths to keep their child…

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  Humanitarian Update · [email protected]

August 29, 2023 at 12:51 AM

Aid is being threatened in Niger

Around 4.3 million people in Niger are in need of humanitarian assistance.   Around 4.3 million people in Niger are in need of humanitarian assistance, the vast majority of whom are women and children. The ongoing political crisis in Niger along with sanctions and border closures a…

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  Humanitarian Update · [email protected]

August 28, 2023 at 11:50 PM

Any increase in conflict will adversely affect women and children

Around 4.3 million people in Niger are in need of humanitarian assistance.   Around 4.3 million people in Niger are in need of humanitarian assistance, the vast majority of whom are women and children. The ongoing political crisis in Niger along with sanctions and border closures a…

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  Humanitarian Aid Update · [email protected]

August 26, 2023 at 2:06 PM

One-in-five women in Nepal has experienced physical violence

In Nepal, levels of violence against women and girls are extremely high.   In Nepal, levels of violence against women and girls are extremely high. One-in-five women in Nepal have experienced physical violence, with 80% of these instances involving husbands. 66% of women who experie…

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  Humanitarian Aid Update · [email protected]

August 26, 2023 at 1:05 PM

An income and a way out

In Nepal, levels of violence against women and girls are extremely high.   In Nepal, levels of violence against women and girls are extremely high. One-in-five women in Nepal have experienced physical violence, with 80% of these instances involving husbands. 66% of women who experie…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 2:59 PM

February 6, 2023

Now more than ever, we must provide solidarity and financial support.   On February 6, 2023, a powerful earthquake struck southern Türkiye and northwest Syria — triggering a string of earthquakes and aftershocks across the region. More than six months after the devastating earthquak…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 2:59 PM

Why do women in Syria and Türkiye still need your support?

Now more than ever, we must provide solidarity and financial support.   On February 6, 2023, a powerful earthquake struck southern Türkiye and northwest Syria — triggering a string of earthquakes and aftershocks across the region. More than six months after the devastating earthquak…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 11:51 PM

Did you hear this powerful call-to-action from Ashley Judd?

We’re aiming to reach 66 million women, girls, and young people with critical care across 65 different countries before the end of this year.   Did you hear this powerful call-to-action from Ashley Judd. "Human suffering in crises takes many forms, [but] often the situatio…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 11:51 PM

Did you hear this powerful call-to-action from Ashley Judd?

We’re aiming to reach 66 million women, girls, and young people with critical care across 65 different countries before the end of this year.   Did you hear this powerful call-to-action from Ashley Judd. "Human suffering in crises takes many forms, [but] often the situatio…

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  Ukraine Alert · [email protected]

August 20, 2023 at 12:55 PM

“This is war”

As war rages on in Ukraine, volunteers are counting on your support.   In the Ukrainian city of Korosten, the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion was felt from the first hours. "We were under fire, we saw tanks and heard everything. It was really scary. When you see these real…

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  Humanitarian Update · [email protected]

August 19, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Many Rohingya refugees are entirely dependent on humanitarian assistance

An estimated 745,000 Rohingya people fled persecution in 2017.   Amidst persecution, widespread violence, and human rights violations in Myanmar, an estimated 745,000 Rohingya people risked their lives to flee for safety in 2017. Now, almost 1 million Rohingya refugees live in Cox’s…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

August 18, 2023 at 1:31 PM

“I lost everything in the war. I did not want to lose my unborn child too.”

80% of hospitals across Sudan have shut their doors.   24.7 million people — about half the population of Sudan — need humanitarian aid and protection from the ongoing civil strife. Many have been internally displaced or fled to dire conditions in neighboring countries — and the con…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

August 18, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Your gifts deliver lifesaving care to pregnant women in Sudan

80% of hospitals across Sudan have shut their doors.   24.7 million people — about half the population of Sudan — need humanitarian aid and protection from the ongoing civil strife. Many have been internally displaced or fled to dire conditions in neighboring countries — and the con…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

August 16, 2023 at 2:23 PM

We need to talk about FGM

The horrors of this harmful practice cannot be overstated.   We need to talk about FGM, team. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is an extreme violation of girls’ bodies and rights. It’s a practice where a girl’s family or community cuts her external genitalia with a knife or razor, gu…

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  Sudan Alert · [email protected]

August 16, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Sexual violence as a weapon of war

More women are being targeted by sexual violence as a weapon of war.   As internal conflict grips Sudan, more women are being targeted by sexual violence as a weapon of war. 'Don’t let the other soldiers watch': Rape as weapon in Sudan war — Al Jazeera, Aug 14, 2023 …

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  Anu Surendran, USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 2:22 PM

Every two minutes, a woman dies of preventable pregnancy or childbirth complications.

Help us make motherhood safe.   Team — Every two minutes, a woman dies of preventable pregnancy or childbirth complications. That’s why UNFPA has made maternal health one of the core pillars of our work to uplift women and girls. In 2021 alone, UNFPA efforts helped: Prevent 39,000…

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  USA for UNFPA · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 12:41 AM

Somalia is nearing a dire hunger emergency

Women and girls are counting on private gifts to access urgent care, resources, and services.   As the UN warns of a ‘dire hunger emergency’ in Somalia due to a record-breaking famine, a lack of funding threatens critical aid. Please, rush in an emergency gift to deliver lifesaving…

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