The CIDI would
like to acknowledge groups that have
undertaken innovative and meaningful initiatives to express principals
of humanitarianism by their action and by their assistance to the
humanitarian aid process.
Each story
presented below demonstrates a learning process, an awareness and a sensitivity of the true needs of those who are suffering. There
is an important role for the public and corporations to play in
international humanitarian assistance, and the CIDI is committed
to providing them with guidance in helping them make the best choices.
We hope that these
stories will inspire others to respond to humanitarian needs around the world with
compassion, creativity and insight.
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ICOM
It is difficult to be in the US, where we
have so much and others, particularly those who have suffered a disaster,
have lost everything. For many years I have been sending things from the
United States to Africa, but transportation has never been easy. It
is expensive… and the money used to pay for transportation could always
be used to buy supplies for the people. Dr. Tibebu Alemayehu
Interaction Christian Outreach Ministry
Dearborn, Michigan
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Black River Elementary School
These young people did their homework and did their research
to come up with the right answer. Fifth
Grade Class
Black River Elementary School
Cheboygan, Michigan
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Suited for Change
We help donors make good decisions.
Suited for Change
Washington, DC
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NIAC
Confusion is one of the characteristics of
catastrophes. Using CIDI's . . . material, we were able to
quickly dispel misconceptions . . .
National Iranian American
Council
Washington, DC
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AWCRP
. . . we shared a common passion -- to help Afghan children return to school and women
regain their professional and personal status.
Afghan Women and Children's
Relief Project of Central New York
Syracuse, New York
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Peter Ziebert
Even selling $100 textile is significant and a
joyous moment for the event sponsors, as the $50 generated from
that sale will go a long way in Kabul and elsewhere in improving
conditions for many.
Peter Ziebert
World Away Designs
Washington, DC
Afghan Art Show
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Khris Nedam
First, we try to buy as many materials as
possible locally in Afghanistan to help their economy.
Also, the American dollar goes much further in Afghanistan or
Pakistan than here, therefore we can purchase much more and
avoid shipping costs. We also want this to be a project
that helps our Afghan partners as much as possible and trust
they know better than we what is appropriate and good. Khris
Nedam
Kids 4 Afghan Kids
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