HAITI Disaster Live Update Fri, Feb 26, 2010 1PM EST

Hear directly from Gillian Dunn, IRC's emergency team leader in Haiti. (also see more on IRC's ongoing work in Pakistan below)

Friday, February 26, 2010
1:00-2:00 pm EST

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The disaster in Haiti is fading from the headlines. But the International Rescue Committee's humanitarian work there is in full swing.

SEE MORE - Especially this lively Diary (with a posting for Feb. 18 called: "Working
Together": here

And "The Women of Belville" here



Join us for a live telephone briefing with Gillian Dunn, IRC's Director of Emergency Response, who has been leading our efforts to deliver critical aid in Port-au-Prince since the days immediately following the earthquake.

You will also hear from IRC child protection experts Sarah Smith and Rebecca Chandler, who are helping launch healing and recreational programs for Haitian children and bringing to bear IRC's expertise in reuniting separated children with their families.

You will have the opportunity to ask our guests questions during the call.

The Briefing will provide an in depth look into how the IRC is working to meet the immediate needs of vulnerable children and to safeguard the rights of women, who face an increased threat of sexual and physical violence in the aftermath of disasters.

Our speakers are experts in humanitarian relief, and I can attest that their eyewitness accounts of life on the ground in Haiti will give you a new perspective on both the challenges and opportunities the country faces.

Sincerely,

Sarah O'Hagan
IRC Overseer and Program Committee Chair



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The group is giving 100% of all donations to Haiti!

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SEE more info on the work with LOCAL groups in Pakistan SWAT area: HERE

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