Gordo has posted a long post about Iraq agencies being in some desperate need. He links to articles about just how bad the situation is.
Malnutrition rates in children under five have almost doubled since the US-led invasion - to nearly 8% by the end of last year, it says.
Some 17,000 children die every day from hunger-related diseases, the report claims, calling the situation a scandal in a world that is richer than ever before.
“The silent daily massacre by hunger is a form of murder,” Mr Ziegler said. “It must be battled and eliminated.”
As you probably know, situations can’t get better without help. …And help usually means money. Check out the following links that Gordo has provided to see where you can help.
Mark of Gorilla’s Guides provides links to other personal accounts and to facts and figures that describe the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Iraq. He also provides information on how you can help the relief organizations that are now saving so many lives, information that I’ve reproduced here. Remember, every bit helps, and by spreading the word to your family and friends, you can make a real difference:
International Committee of the Red Cross/Crescent/Crystal
To ensure that your donation goes to Iraq, choose the “Iraq” program rather than one of the more generalized programs.
International Catholic Migration Commission
This page gives instructions for sending a check. To ensure that your donation goes to Iraq, write “Iraq-icmc” on your check.
It’s such a strange feeling to know that I’m in such a privileged position - but that I can’t really do anything. Do what you can to help. A little bit of money can go an extremely long way.
Also, on a completely unrelated note, but also a call for help (and also from Gordo) Kevin from Slant Truth is sending out a plea for information on his brother’s where-a-bouts. His name is Michael Patrick Vaughn. And Kevin thinks he may be on the west coast - California area… I know I have readers from that area - and one of you is a cop… so if any of you hear anything, know anything… anything anything let Kevin know. Its a scary world.
