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Families Brace for another Winter
Around the world, temperatures are dropping, leaving families already in need even more vulnerable. The Cold can Kill The human body normally maintains a temperature of around 98.6˚F or 37˚C. When the body can’t produce enough heat in an extremely cold environment hypothermia can happen, and has proven to be fatal. As hypothermia takes root, it slows down thinking, body movement, and the ability to react. For these reasons, many people unfortunately die because of how slow and unassuming hypothermia is. It is so subtle that people can pass in their sleep. Hypothermia is just one of the many reasons that IRUSA has committed to assisting vulnerable communities survive the…
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When Winter Storms and Refugee Camps Meet
What does your winter look like? When posed this question, I conjure up images in my mind of warm blankets, hot chocolate stacked with mini marshmallows, and a warm fire radiating its embers in a steady, comforting manner throughout the house. When it comes to the cold, worry has never plagued me. Winter in Lebanon For refugees in Lebanon, winter conjures up much different images. In January 2019, harsh winter storms, namely two dubbed Norma and Miriam by Lebanese meteorologists, struck Lebanon with unparalleled force. In a country home to 1.5 million Syrian refugees, not to mention nearly half a million registered Palestinian refugees, it is difficult to go far…
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IRUSA is #GivingTuesday to Yemen…and 6 Ways to Share Warmth
IRUSA is #GivingTuesday to Yemen. #GivingTuesday takes place on 11/27/18 and is a global day of giving fueled by social media collaboration. Here’s six ways IRUSA challenges you to participate! 1. Help IRUSA give desperately need warmth to the people of Yemen. Did you know that IRUSA is #GivingTuesday to Yemen? Thousands in Yemen are now facing bitter cold in addition to famine. You can help us deliver direly-needed items like blankets, mattresses, winter clothes, stoves and heating devices to families who desperately need them. Help a family get through the winter in Yemen by giving now. Every bit helps! 2. Donate new or gently used coats, gloves, socks, and other warm…
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From Earthquake Shaken Pakistan: “As the winter weather looms, every bit helps.”
We started the morning early and traveled up a nearby mountain in a small jeep. Only one car can pass at a time. The earthquake broke off parts of the road, and landslides are a constant hazard.
