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August 16, 2021 at 12:14 PM

❗ URGENT: The world cannot turn its back on Afghanistan ❗

International Rescue Committee AFGHANISTAN: Rush an emergency donation for children and families in Afghanistan and in crisis zones worldwide   John: We wanted to make sure that this incredibly urgent email from our Emergency Response Team was front and center in yo…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 2:27 PM

Can you guess what tasty treat was invented by a refugee?

International Rescue Committee 🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦🍦🍩🍦🍩🍦       John: As an IRC supporter, you know that when we welcome refugees, they contribute to society in revolutionary ways. Given the chance, many go on…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 4:40 PM

I haven't been able to sleep, John

International Rescue Committee This program saved my life — but thousands of Afghans like me still need help.       Hello, John, I haven't been able to sleep thinking of all the people suffering and dying in my home country. My name is Nargis. I w…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 5:26 PM

I'm writing to you from Beirut. We only get an average of 5 hours of electricity a day. But I wanted to make sure I emailed you this week to share my perspective from the ground — one year on.

International Rescue Committee I can't tell you how bad it is in Lebanon right now.       Hello, John, My name is Elias, and I work for the IRC in Beirut. I last wrote to you almost exactly one year ago today — to share my personal account followin…

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  andrea@irc · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 1:51 PM

FWD: I want to make sure this email doesn't get lost in your inbox. No parent should have to watch their child suffer from starvation.

International Rescue Committee Limited-time triple match >>>   John: Before the week comes to an end, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss out on this powerful opportunity to have your donation tripled — at this urgent hour of need. Extreme heat and drought are worsening t…

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 12:26 PM

John: I want to make sure this email doesn't get lost in your inbox. No parent should have to watch their child suffer from starvation.

International Rescue Committee Can you take a few minutes to read Aisho's harrowing story?     John: I want to make sure this email doesn't get lost in your inbox. Can you take a few minutes to read Aisho's harrowing story? No parent should…

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

July 26, 2021 at 4:39 PM

the kind of heat where it’s tough to even breathe...

International Rescue Committee and nearly impossible to cool down.     John, Summer is here, and it's bringing new challenges for children and families who are already facing humanitarian crises. Extreme heat and drought are worsening the c…

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

July 22, 2021 at 11:38 PM

Are you seeing what’s happening in Ethiopia?

International Rescue Committee I'm sending you this message because I know I can count on you.   Hi John, did you see my last email about Ethiopia? It's about what's going on in the Tigray region. You probably have seen stories about families fleeing the devastatin…

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 4:26 PM

❗ Emergency alert ❗ Violence and hunger in Ethiopia

International Rescue Committee Children and families in Ethiopia + other conflict zones need help. Can they count on you?   EMERGENCY IN ETHIOPIA: Conflict, drought and COVID-19 have created a hunger crisis in Ethiopia. Thousands of children in the Tigray region n…

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

July 16, 2021 at 12:22 PM

Did you see this email from Bob?

International Rescue Committee Malnutrition rates are at an all-time high, John. Can you help us reach children and families in need?   John, I wanted to reach out and make sure you saw the email below about the malnutrition crisis from my colleague Bob Kitchen. We're counting on s…

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 11:37 PM

Dire food crisis in Yemen ⚠️

International Rescue Committee Children in Yemen and other crisis areas are struggling to survive. Triple your gift for children and families now »   John, I'm reaching out because we're facing a global hunger crisis and children need your immediate hel…

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  Bob Kitchen, IRC · [email protected]

July 12, 2021 at 1:40 PM

What my team is seeing in Yemen, and why we need your help now

International Rescue Committee Malnutrition is at an all-time high in Yemen. TRIPLE your gift in support of our work worldwide.   JUST ANNOUNCED: Right now, a generous donor will triple your gift to help malnourished children in Yemen and families facin…

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

July 7, 2021 at 2:35 PM

Our supporters are the best.

International Rescue Committee Reminder: It only takes a minute to send a warm welcome note (virtually) to refugees who've just arrived in the U.S.!       John, Our supporters are the best. Last week, I sent an email asking our supporters to take …

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

July 1, 2021 at 1:53 PM

John, you struck me as someone who might be interested in taking part in this special project. I hope you can take a moment to virtually welcome new refugees to the United States.

International Rescue Committee President Biden recently increased the number of refugees allowed in the U.S. this year to 62,500 people.     John, As a member of the IRC community, I thought you might be interested in taking part in this meaningful pr…

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  IRC · [email protected]

June 23, 2021 at 7:36 PM

Refugees are courageous

International Rescue Committee Explore our World Refugee Day campaign honoring courageous refugee artists around the world.     IRC monthly update June 2021       If you read one thing this month Illustrating courage. For W…

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  Shamini, IRC · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 10:42 PM

So close!

International Rescue Committee We're so close to reaching our goal and unlocking a $10,000 match. Can you help us get there?       Hi John, I wanted to reach out with a quick update. As I mentioned earlier this week, an anonymous donor promised to…

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  Shamini, IRC · [email protected]

June 21, 2021 at 1:21 AM

My ask to you, John, on World Refugee Day

International Rescue Committee We need your help unlocking $10,000 for refugees in need.     Personal note for John: I'm a member of the Supporter Services team here at the IRC and I'm trying to reach out to as many of our supporters as I can. Since yo…

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 1:42 PM

Tell me about your best friend

International Rescue Committee Watch this beautiful story of two best friends in Yemen. » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » »     John, I want you to meet Aisha and Na'aem. For three years, they've lived in Sahdah camp…

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 2:05 PM

URGENT: A volcanic eruption in DRC is threatening lives

International Rescue Committee Because you are an IRC supporter, I wanted to share this emergency update.       John, Because you are an IRC supporter, I wanted to share this urgent update from Borry Jatta, the IRC's country director in the Democra…

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  IRC · [email protected]

May 26, 2021 at 10:11 PM

A family reunited

International Rescue Committee After Americans spoke up, President Biden agreed to lift a Trump-era limit on refugee admissions, reuniting families like Patrice, Wanyema and Mauwa’s.     IRC monthly update May 2021       If …

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 4:57 PM

You + Sesame Workshop Muppets bring joy to refugee children

International Rescue Committee Along with your family and young ones, learn more about Ahlan Simsim ("Welcome Sesame")!       John, Do you remember the wonder and curiosity you felt while watching "Sesame Street" when you were a kid? Thanks to Ahl…

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  IRC HQ · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 11:21 PM

FW: John's Supporter Record Inside 👇

International Rescue Committee ⏰ Your match deadline is fast approaching. » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » »» » » » » » » » » » » » » » »       John: This is time-s…

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  Madiha, IRC · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 2:10 PM

The response to this match has been incredible (And it's not over yet)

International Rescue Committee Donate before midnight and TRIPLE your impact. » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » »       Hi John, Throughout Ramadan, as millions of Muslims fasted during the daylight hours, we asked you t…

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  Madiha, IRC · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 10:22 PM

Ramadan is coming to an end, John

International Rescue Committee Please, before Ramadan comes to an end in the next few days. » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » »       Ramadan is coming to an end, John. For me, this month of fasting (during daylight hour…

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  IRC HQ · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 12:52 PM

John's attention needed

International Rescue Committee ⏰ Your match deadline is fast approaching. » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » »» » » » » » » » » » » » » » »       John: Our work with …

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  Madiha, IRC · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 4:16 PM

Time-sensitive email for John: Emergency match [3X] is ending

International Rescue Committee Please, before Ramadan comes to an end in the next few days. » » » » » » »» » » » » » » » »       John, Over the past month, my family and I have been observing the holy month of Ramadan. It's been difficult for me t…

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

May 9, 2021 at 1:42 PM

What your support means to moms in Yemen

International Rescue Committee Thank you for helping us reach moms like Khadija.     John, This Mother's Day, I wanted to make sure you knew the impact that supporters like you are making for mothers and families around the world. This sto…

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  Madiha, IRC · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 9:11 PM

As we continue to observe the Nights of Power...

International Rescue Committee Your gift, John, can go 3X as far. » » » » » » »» » » » » » » » »     John, For those of us celebrating Ramadan, we are continuing to observe the Nights of Power this week. These nights are amongst the holiest nights of …

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  Melinda, IRC · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 5:13 PM

I love writing to you with good news

International Rescue Committee We did it. President Biden has raised refugee admissions to 62,500 for fiscal year 2021.       I love writing to you with good news, John. We did it: President Biden has raised refugee admissions to 62,500 for fiscal …

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  Madiha, IRC · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 5:27 PM

FW: any amount will help

International Rescue Committee [Triple match just launched]   John: When I checked in with our fundraising team on how our supporters are responding to the latest crisis in Yemen, I was deeply moved. So many of you heard our urgent call for support. Thank you. [UPDATE: Triple match …

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  Madiha, IRC · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 1:57 PM

any amount will help

International Rescue Committee 2X the impact for children & families in Yemen and crisis zones worldwide »       This is an emergency, John. Children in Yemen are facing starvation at an alarming rate and they need your help. It's a terrifying …

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  IRC · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 8:51 PM

Why isn’t President Biden admitting more refugees?

International Rescue Committee Plus: Get the facts and find out what you can do.     IRC monthly update APRIL 2021       If you read one thing this month President Biden hasn’t lifted a Trump-era limit on refugees. Go insid…

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  Madiha, IRC · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 10:21 PM

⚠️ YEMEN: Famine is looming ⚠️

International Rescue Committee [match inside for John]     John: What we are seeing in Yemen is unlike any tragedy witnessed before. Famine is looming. It is a terrifying reality. Nearly half of all children in Yemen are projected to endur…

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  Melinda, IRC · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 2:42 PM

Are you outraged too, John? Add your name in support of welcoming more refugees to the United States.

International Rescue Committee This is urgent. Refugee families like Mauwa's are stuck in limbo.       I'm outraged by the Biden Administration's decision to maintain the historically low Fiscal Year 2021 admissions goal of 15,000 refugees set by th…

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  Madiha, IRC · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 1:07 PM

Children like Abdulrahman are counting on you, John

International Rescue Committee It's not too late to match your gift for children in Yemen and families in other crisis zones.     John, As we enter the second week of the holy month of Ramadan, those of us fasting are finally getting into t…

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  Madiha, IRC · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 2:42 PM

We’re a week into Ramadan, John

International Rescue Committee $25 → $50 | $50 → $100 | $100 → $200 |   John, When I checked in with our fundraising team on how our supporters are responding to the latest crisis in Yemen, I was deeply moved. So many of you heard our urgent call for support and sprung into action w…

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  Madiha, IRC · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 1:42 PM

checking in with an emergency match reminder

International Rescue Committee Your support (X 2 TODAY) can help children in Yemen facing starvation and families in crisis zones worldwide.     John, Earlier this week, just as Ramadan began, I sent you a note about a growing crisis in Yem…

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  Melinda, IRC · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 5:12 PM

BREAKING: lowest U.S. refugee admissions ever

International Rescue Committee We cannot have more of the same.   John, let me be frank — the latest report from my colleagues is devastating. This year, the U.S. is on track to admit the lowest number of refugees ever.   BREAKING NEWS: A new analysis from the International Rescu…

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  Madiha, IRC · [email protected]

April 12, 2021 at 1:39 PM

For John: Emergency Match launching now

International Rescue Committee Help us rush emergency food and other urgent aid to children and families in Yemen and other crisis areas.     You might remember me, John, I'm Madiha Raza, the IRC's senior communications officer for Yemen, a…

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

April 9, 2021 at 1:03 PM

🥘 A special recipe for you, John: Fried eggplant curry

International Rescue Committee As a treat for IRC supporters, Chef Shanthini has agreed to share her celebrated recipe.     John: Ahead of the weekend, I wanted to share this special story and delicious recipe with you. As a treat for IRC s…

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 3:26 PM

The lives you touched during the pandemic

International Rescue Committee Take an inside look at your impact »     John, More than a year ago, COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, and we have all been trying our best since then to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. Through…

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 10:36 PM

(no subject)

International Rescue Committee no subject line can convey this terrifying reality »       The UN has warned that 400,000 Yemeni children may starve to death this year without immediate intervention. It's a terrifying reality. Yemeni families are fac…

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

March 29, 2021 at 4:05 PM

⚠️ YEMEN: 400k children could starve this year ⚠️

International Rescue Committee John, can you please help us reach more children like Nadia’s and families in crisis areas around the world?     John: What we are seeing in Yemen is unlike any tragedy witnessed before. The UN has warned that …

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  IRC · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 10:50 PM

What's happening at the U.S. southern border?

International Rescue Committee Plus: Climate change, COVID-19 and conflict are forcing thousands of people to flee their homes.     IRC monthly update MARCH 2021       Behind the headlines this month Why are asylum seekers…

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  Shamini, IRC · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 1:32 PM

quick update

International Rescue Committee you can help us unlock extra critical aid for families in crisis zones »   John: We are so close to hitting our goal. To mark the tenth year of the crisis in Syria, an anonymous donor has agreed to contribute $10,000 for families in crisis zones — IF w…

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  Shamini, IRC · [email protected]

March 18, 2021 at 3:54 PM

John, your personal note is at the top of this email

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  Andrea, IRC · [email protected]

March 15, 2021 at 5:40 PM

You struck me as someone who might be interested in taking part in this meaningful project for Syria health care workers. I hope you'll take a moment to send your note of thanks and support.

International Rescue Committee Lift their spirits and let them know they are not alone »     An IRC health worker at a clinic in northeast Syria holds up a sign which says spas, the Kurdish word for thank you. Hi John, As a member of the I…

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  Bob Kitchen, IRC · [email protected]

March 12, 2021 at 2:56 PM

An update on our work in Syria + a note of gratitude

International Rescue Committee With you by our side, we've been steadfast in our support of the Syrian people.     Hi John, I don't get a chance to write often, so let me re-introduce myself. My name is Bob Kitchen. I coordinate emergency r…

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  Madiha, IRC · [email protected]

March 9, 2021 at 11:21 PM

Bumping this up in your inbox

International Rescue Committee I just got back from Ethiopia. The stories I heard were harrowing.   John: We will not let this crisis get lost in the news or in your inbox. That's why I'm bumping up my email below — because I know you care about refugee families and displaced communi…

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  Shamini, IRC · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 3:40 PM

This crisis is unrelenting, John

International Rescue Committee Every day...every month...all year long. We need you with us.     Hi John, As a refugee from Sri Lanka, I have to admit there were times I felt forgotten. I didn't know if anyone cared about what my family was…

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