HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST ORGANIZATION
When I was in Amman, Jordan in 2006, I befriended some Iraqis who were injured while working as translators for the U.S. While the U.S. was willing to patch them up after they'd lost arms or legs, they were then essentially abandoned.
Even though their lives were at risk because of their affiliation with the U.S., they were given no other option than to go back to Iraq.
After hearing their harrowing stories, I made a promise that I would try to help them - and other persecuted Iraqis - find safety in the U.S. That's why I'm working on the Lifeline for Iraqi Refugees Project at Human Rights First.
Human Rights First was recently notified by a donor that she is providing seed money to enable us to begin a special initiative to provide a lifeline to Iraqi refugees.
Help us make these dollars go twice as far with a contribution today of $35 or more.
Over four million Iraqi women, men and children - more than the entire population of Los Angeles - have been forced to flee their homes and their communities.
Those who are lucky enough to reach safety in neighboring countries face a daily challenge just to survive, and the enormous uncertainty of whether they will ever again find a safe haven.
Yet the United States has admitted only 99 Iraqi refugees this year - barely enough to fill three school buses.
The United States has a duty to help these refugees find safe haven, and Human Rights First is working to ensure that it does:
We're working with Senate leaders on both sides of the aisle to ensure that the U.S. does its share to help resettle Iraqi refugees;
We're helping those who have been forced to flee to tell their stories to raise awareness about the crisis;
And we're joining with aid agencies to call for increased humanitarian assistance to the region. But we can't do it without your support.
Help us raise $30,000 by July 31. Donate today!
Together we can ensure that the United States plays a leading role in assisting Iraqis fleeing violence and persecution.
Thank you for your commitment.
Sincerely, Amelia Templeton
Human Rights First
Lifeline for Iraqi Refugees Project
Even though their lives were at risk because of their affiliation with the U.S., they were given no other option than to go back to Iraq.
After hearing their harrowing stories, I made a promise that I would try to help them - and other persecuted Iraqis - find safety in the U.S. That's why I'm working on the Lifeline for Iraqi Refugees Project at Human Rights First.
Human Rights First was recently notified by a donor that she is providing seed money to enable us to begin a special initiative to provide a lifeline to Iraqi refugees.
Help us make these dollars go twice as far with a contribution today of $35 or more.
Over four million Iraqi women, men and children - more than the entire population of Los Angeles - have been forced to flee their homes and their communities.
Those who are lucky enough to reach safety in neighboring countries face a daily challenge just to survive, and the enormous uncertainty of whether they will ever again find a safe haven.
Yet the United States has admitted only 99 Iraqi refugees this year - barely enough to fill three school buses.
The United States has a duty to help these refugees find safe haven, and Human Rights First is working to ensure that it does:
We're working with Senate leaders on both sides of the aisle to ensure that the U.S. does its share to help resettle Iraqi refugees;
We're helping those who have been forced to flee to tell their stories to raise awareness about the crisis;
And we're joining with aid agencies to call for increased humanitarian assistance to the region. But we can't do it without your support.
Help us raise $30,000 by July 31. Donate today!
Together we can ensure that the United States plays a leading role in assisting Iraqis fleeing violence and persecution.
Thank you for your commitment.
Sincerely, Amelia Templeton
Human Rights First
Lifeline for Iraqi Refugees Project
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