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  Madiha @ IRC Supporter Communications · [email protected]
April 17, 2024 at 8:14 PM

a special thanks ☪️

a special thanks ☪️ Your compassion is the fuel that powers this work. John– Even amid the horrors of war, and in the devastation and grief, families and communities come together to comfort each other. During this painful time in Gaza, compassion and kind…
  Melinda @ IRC Advocacy · [email protected]
April 16, 2024 at 9:43 PM

[ADD YOUR NAME] The suffering in Gaza must come to an end immediately.

[ADD YOUR NAME] The suffering in Gaza must come to an end immediately. A ceasefire still has not been achieved in Gaza. John – More than 100,000 Palestinian civilians have been either killed or injured due to Israeli military operations. Every day this…
  Andrea @ IRC Comms · [email protected]
April 14, 2024 at 4:18 PM

this gives me hope

this gives me hope one last email from me. John—Just when I feel like I’ve lost all hope, this gives me hope: Together with our partners at Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), the IRC is delivering lifesaving surgical care in Gaza, providing nearly 10% of …
  IRC 3x Match Update · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 9:46 PM

I have an important update for you.

I have an important update for you. Gaza: We're providing nearly 10% of all surgeries there.   I want to share a special and important update with you: Ramadan has come to a close, and more than 755 compassionate supporters have already extended their …
  Madiha @ IRC Supporter Communications · [email protected]
April 10, 2024 at 9:27 PM

“Thank you for not forgetting us” → How your support powers medical care in Gaza

“Thank you for not forgetting us” → How your support powers medical care in Gaza Hear from pediatrician Dr. Seema Jilani >>   John—  In Gaza, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) have deployed Eme…
  Madiha @ IRC Supporter Communications · [email protected]
April 9, 2024 at 4:24 PM

I wanted you to be the first to know: 3X match now live >

I wanted you to be the first to know: 3X match now live > TRIPLE your impact for mothers like Magalo. Hi John, How do families living through crisis, who are without enough to eat, create a joyous feast? The end of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, is a time of…
  Madiha @ IRC Supporter Communications · [email protected]
April 4, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Your Ramadan gift can still be doubled

Your Ramadan gift can still be doubled Help families in Gaza and beyond Hi John – Our month-long Ramadan donation match is coming to an end soon. Please, give right now while your donation can be matched to send 2x the essential supplies to Gaza and famili…
  IRC Emergency Response · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Children in Gaza need food. John, please help.

Children in Gaza need food. , please help. ⚠️ Children's lives hang in the balance. Please help. John, families are desperate to feed their children but there is simply not enough food in Gaza right now. Everyone in Gaza is hungry. More than half a million …
  The IRC Gaza Update · [email protected]
March 27, 2024 at 8:11 PM

I wanted to share with you some resources and recent articles, to help show the impact you are making firsthand in Gaza.

I wanted to share with you some resources and recent articles, to help show the impact you are making firsthand in Gaza. The latest updates from Gaza >> John— The International Rescue Committee and its partners have overcome so many obstacles to help…
  Madiha @ IRC Emergency Response · [email protected]
March 25, 2024 at 10:06 PM

John, famine is imminent in Gaza. This is a profound failure of humanity.

, famine is imminent in Gaza. This is a profound failure of humanity. Your generosity is a beacon of hope. John, I've tried to start writing this note a few times now. It’s hard to put words to the sheer scale of the catastrophe we’re seeing in Gaza. Famin…
  IRC Emergency Response · [email protected]
March 22, 2024 at 2:02 PM

FAMINE in Gaza is imminent

FAMINE in Gaza is imminent >>>   John— Ramadan began earlier this month and families are not able to observe like usual. Instead, this Ramadan, Palestinian families are enduring bombardment and facing starvation. It was announced this week that f…
  IRC Emergency Response · [email protected]
March 18, 2024 at 4:11 PM

FWD Children in Gaza need food. John, you can help.

FWD Children in Gaza need food. , you can help. Send 2x the food, medical care and more to Gaza John, we know this news isn’t easy to take in but we hope you will take a minute to read this note. The tragic truth is children are suffering and dying in Gaza. But thi…
  IRC Emergency Response · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 7:17 PM

Children in Gaza need food. John, you can help.

Children in Gaza need food. , you can help. ⚠️ Children's lives hang in the balance. Please help. John, families are desperate to feed their children but there is simply not enough food in Gaza right now. Everyone in Gaza is hungry. More than half a million…
  Melinda @ IRC Advocacy · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 2:20 PM

RE: my email on Tuesday - can you please take action today and/or share?

RE: my email on Tuesday - can you please take action today and/or share? [CEASEFIRE: ACT NOW] John, I wanted to make sure you saw this important email I sent on Tuesday, asking you to please take action >> Unfortunately, Congress has still not called for an…
  Melinda @ IRC Advocacy · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 5:20 PM

[CEASEFIRE: ACT NOW] Urge your congress members to call for a ceasefire and end to siege now

[CEASEFIRE: ACT NOW] Urge your congress members to call for a ceasefire and end to siege now Gaza is now the deadliest place for civilians in the world   John — It's time Congress calls for an immediate and sustained ceasefire in Gaza. Gaza is now the …
  Madiha @ IRC Emergency Response · [email protected]
March 11, 2024 at 6:36 PM

[☪️ Ramadan match] I wanted you to be among the first to know, John >>

[☪️ Ramadan match] I wanted you to be among the first to know, >> Families in Gaza only have faith and each other (if they haven't been separated) to survive. John, I'm moving this link up top so you don't miss your personalized link to have your gift…
  Emergency Response @ IRC · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 2:19 PM

GAZA UPDATE: Women & girls in Gaza need our support now more than ever. [INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY]

GAZA UPDATE: Women & girls in Gaza need our support now more than ever. [INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY] John, there's no soap. At some point today, you washed your hands. You changed your clothes, and you likely took a shower -- all of which got you cle…
  IRC Emergency Response Team · [email protected]
March 5, 2024 at 8:04 PM

Gaza: Children have been injured, orphaned, and traumatized -- and now, they are reportedly dying of starvation.

Gaza: Children have been injured, orphaned, and traumatized -- and now, they are reportedly dying of starvation. Emergency Response Update >> ⚠️ STARVATION IN GAZA   John, please rush your urgent donation for children and families in Gaza and other…
  IRC Emergency Response Team · [email protected]
March 4, 2024 at 3:51 PM

FWD: ⚠️URGENT: Starvation in Gaza⚠️

FWD: ⚠️URGENT: Starvation in Gaza⚠️ Flagging this emergency update for you >>   John: Flagging this important emergency update from Friday for you, a compassionate supporter of IRC's critical work >>   URGENT: Palestinians across Gaza have alm…
  IRC Emergency Response Team · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 7:39 PM

⚠️URGENT: Starvation in Gaza⚠️

⚠️URGENT: Starvation in Gaza⚠️ Almost nothing left, and no place to go...   URGENT: Palestinians across Gaza have almost nothing left and nowhere safe to go. People are dying of starvation. Can you help fund critical aid for children and families in Gaz…
  IRC Winter Emergency · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 11:20 PM

[Gaza, Ukraine, Afghanistan] Make your emergency contribution today

[Gaza, Ukraine, Afghanistan] Make your emergency contribution today We must renew our commitment.   Harsh winter weather is putting children and families at risk in Ukraine, Gaza, and Afghanistan. We must move quickly to make sure displaced families hav…
  Andrea @ IRC Supporter Communications · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 10:38 PM

Did you see David’s email?

Did you see David’s email? Goal update >>> John — I wanted to make sure you saw this urgent note from David, below. We are almost at the end of the month, and we are still falling short of our fundraising goal. Even for those who have already end…
  David Miliband, IRC · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 2:43 PM

I’m sending a personal email today, two years on...

I’m sending a personal email today, two years on… I am still inspired by you. John — Two years after the start of war in Ukraine, I am inspired by the continuing courage and resilience of people who have been displaced by conflict, and those who rema…
  Joanna @ IRC Ukraine · [email protected]
February 26, 2024 at 7:18 PM

Can you send a quick note of thanks to humanitarian workers today?

Can you send a quick note of thanks to humanitarian workers today? Two years on… a special project to show gratitude 💛💙. John – Two years ago, everything changed for children and families in Ukraine. Millions of people will remain internally displac…
  Andrea @ IRC Supporter Communications · [email protected]
February 17, 2024 at 3:57 PM

HURRY: There’s still time to help children and families survive this winter, John.

HURRY: There’s still time to help children and families survive this winter, . Help us bring life-changing aid to crisis zones by making an emergency gift today >> John – There’s still time to help children and families survive this winter in crisis …
  IRC Winter Emergency · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 9:44 PM

⚠️🌡️ freezing cold and winter storms

⚠️🌡️ freezing cold and winter storms Children and families in Ukraine and other crisis zones need warmth to make it through the winter. John – Staying safe in Ukraine this winter isn’t only a matter of surviving bombings. It also means staying wa…
  Andrea @ IRC Supporter Communications · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 8:56 PM

A special 🍓 Valentine’s Day treat 🍓 for you >

A special 🍓 Valentine’s Day treat 🍓 for you > Your love and compassion empower our life-changing work. John – To put it simply, our life-changing work for families facing crisis is powered by your love and compassion. And there's no better way…
  Elias @ IRC Middle East · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 6:11 PM

For Aysha, it’s felt like the earth hasn’t stopped shaking.

For Aysha, it’s felt like the earth hasn’t stopped shaking. But your support is helping her family, and so many others, on the long road to recovery. John – When a series of powerful earthquakes struck Syria and Türkiye one year ago, the devasta…
  Elias @ IRC Middle East · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Fwd: My firsthand account from Al Aqsa Hospital in Gaza - Dr. Seema Jilani

Fwd: My firsthand account from Al Aqsa Hospital in Gaza - Dr. Seema Jilani We cannot do this work without you. John – My colleague, Dr. Seema Jilani – a pediatrician and humanitarian aid worker – just spent two weeks working with the IRC's emerge…
  Elias @ IRC Middle East · [email protected]
January 29, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Sharing this NPR story with you: IRC pediatrician details the struggles of working in a Gaza hospital

Sharing this NPR story with you: IRC pediatrician details the struggles of working in a Gaza hospital This life-saving work is only made possible because of supporters like you. An important note: This story shares detailed accounts of suffering t…
  Dr. Seema Jilani for the IRC · [email protected]
January 27, 2024 at 7:03 PM

▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။||||။‌‌‌‌‌၊|• 1:30 VOICE MEMO FROM GAZA: My first-hand account from Al Aqsa hospital

▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။||||။‌‌‌‌‌၊|• 1:30 VOICE MEMO FROM GAZA: My first-hand account from Al Aqsa hospital I hope you'll listen to and share my account of what Palestinian children and families are going through. A note before you read: This email shares det…
  Hank @ IRC Supporter Communications · [email protected]
January 23, 2024 at 8:17 PM

These stories make me hopeful, and I wanted to share them with you

These stories make me hopeful, and I wanted to share them with you A family reunited after years apart. The first Palestinian to referee the World Cup. Connecting Ukrainian refugees with job opportunities in Poland. John – This year there has bee…
  Hank @ IRC Supporter Communications · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 3:58 PM

John, January is one of the coldest months in Ukraine.

, January is one of the coldest months in Ukraine. Right now, mothers living in homes damaged by recent heavy shelling have no way to keep their children warm as temperatures drop below freezing. John – As the worst of winter takes hold (bitter cold... fie…
  Hank @ IRC Supporter Communications · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 3:42 PM

John, January is one of the coldest months in Ukraine.

, January is one of the coldest months in Ukraine. Right now, mothers living in homes damaged by recent heavy shelling have no way to keep their children warm as temperatures drop below freezing. John – As the worst of winter takes hold (bitter cold... fie…
  Joanna @ IRC Ukraine · [email protected]
January 16, 2024 at 9:59 PM

WINTER ALERT: As the worst of winter takes hold (bitter cold... fierce winds... snow), Ukraine is again facing an intensified wave of missile strikes.

WINTER ALERT: As the worst of winter takes hold (bitter cold… fierce winds… snow), Ukraine is again facing an intensified wave of missile strikes. Give monthly to DOUBLE your impact this winter. URGENT - Intense shelling has recently hit Ukraine again. This…
  Hank @ IRC Supporter Communications · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM

📝 I wanted to be sure you got a copy of this new report.

📝 I wanted to be sure you got a copy of this new report. You are an important partner in our work → read the IRC's 2024 Emergency Watchlist. John – The IRC recently released the 2024 Emergency Watchlist. It's a report we prepare every year using data…
  Hank @ IRC Supporter Communications · [email protected]
January 1, 2024 at 3:05 AM

checking in for a last time

checking in for a last time Tomorrow will be too late John: It's New Years Eve, and we are so close to our match goal. I just had to ask one last time: can you make a gift? Here's your personalized link to have your gift TRIPLED: https://go.rescue.org/e/9…
  Elias @ IRC · [email protected]
January 1, 2024 at 12:04 AM

Please, John.

Please, . I hope you understand why I'm writing tonight.   John – I'm sorry to be sending such a serious email before tonight's new year celebrations get started. I know you'll understand that it's important — refugee and displaced families are facin…
  David's iPhone · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 8:28 PM

a quick note from my phone, before midnight:

a quick note from my phone, before midnight: I'm personally asking: don't miss this 3x match opportunity, John.     3X MATCH MY GIFT » DEADLINE: MIDNIGHT   3X MATCH MY GIFT » DEADLINE: MIDNIGHT The International Rescue Committee | Re…
  IRC Match Deadline · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 4:17 PM

IRC 3x Match @ Sun. Dec. 31, 2023 for ([email protected])

IRC 3x Match @ Sun. Dec. 31, 2023 for ([email protected]) Time is running out to have your gift MATCHED three times. URGENT NYE UPDATE: 3X MATCH ACTIVE » [12/31 MIDNIGHT DEADLINE in John's time zone] John, this your final opportunity to have yo…
  Hank @ IRC · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 12:49 PM

(FWD:) Following up while you can still make 3x the impact for refugees, John.

(FWD:) Following up while you can still make 3x the impact for refugees, . There are just a few hours left to 3x your impact for children and families in places like Gaza, Ukraine and Afghanistan this winter. John — There are just a few hours left to 3x…
  David Miliband, IRC · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 1:29 AM

If you’ve been waiting, right now is the time

If you’ve been waiting, right now is the time 3X match won't last long STARTS NOW FOR A LIMITED TIME: 3X END OF YEAR MATCH >>   John – Supporters like you have been stepping up in an incredible way to help children and families in places like …
  Hank @ IRC · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 8:50 PM

LAST CHANCE: Only 1 day left – Claim Your 3x Match to Make the Largest Impact for Refugees, John.

LAST CHANCE: Only 1 day left – Claim Your 3x Match to Make the Largest Impact for Refugees, . We need your help to reach our critical year-end goal.   John – There’s just one more day to make the largest possible impact for refugee children and fam…
  ❄️IRC Winter Emergency Alert · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 4:22 PM

the kind of cold that can numb your fingers and make your body shake

the kind of cold that can numb your fingers and make your body shake urgently needed: 🧣🧤🧥     ❄️URGENT WINTER EMERGENCY ALERT❄️ Winter in crisis zones can be deadly — but you can help, John. The IRC is on the ground providing warm weather supplies an…
  Hank @ IRC Supporter Communications · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 1:21 PM

For one refugee, this is a taste of home 🥟

For one refugee, this is a taste of home 🥟 💙💛 Delicious Ukrainian recipe inside:     We know inboxes are full of messages asking for donations today — including from us — to respond to urgent needs around the world. But as a small sign of our apprecia…
  Dr. Oleg @ IRC Ukraine · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 2:52 AM

I know what it’s like to treat refugees in Ukraine. Please help our efforts and 3x your impact.

I know what it’s like to treat refugees in Ukraine. Please help our efforts and 3x your impact. [ELIGIBLE FOR 3x MATCH]     John,  There's one patient I'll never forget. She lived in a very small village in Ukraine. The war had cut off access to medicin…
  Shir Zad @ IRC · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 11:13 PM

“Home” means something different for refugees like me, John.

“Home” means something different for refugees like me, . [3x Match Active]   MATCH OFFER:ACTIVE MAKE 3X THE IMPACT RIGHT NOW >>     John,  As a resettled refugee myself — from Afghanistan — and now an IRC caseworker welcoming other families …
  Joanna @ IRC Ukraine · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 7:47 PM

[Ukraine Update] John, can you imagine not being able to heat your home this winter?

[Ukraine Update] , can you imagine not being able to heat your home this winter? Make your 3x matched gift to keep families warm in Ukraine and other crisis zones. John – I'm writing to you from Warsaw, where we're in the middle of the coldest time …
  David Miliband, IRC · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 4:05 PM

If you’ve been waiting, now is the time

If you’ve been waiting, now is the time 3X match won't last long STARTS NOW FOR A LIMITED TIME: 3X END OF YEAR MATCH >>   John – Supporters like you have been stepping up in an incredible way to help children and families in places like Gaza a…
  Elias @ IRC Gaza Response · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 12:28 AM

⚠️ Plunging temperatures and heavy rain threaten Gaza’s families ⚠️

⚠️ Plunging temperatures and heavy rain threaten Gaza’s families ⚠️ We need to act quickly to rush aid to conflict zones like Gaza >>/td>     John — As temperatures plummet and weather conditions worsen, children and families in Gaza and othe…