Sentences with phrase «in humanitarian relief»

A Commissioner of the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Walt has participated in humanitarian relief efforts in other diverse developing nations including Afghanistan, southern Philippines, and Cambodia.

Recently LLL Greece has been involved in a humanitarian relief effort, offering support to refugee mothers.

Why, they're for bringing Internet access to the world's poor, improving Google Maps, fighting deforestation, and aiding in humanitarian relief efforts!

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Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.

In a speech at a World Jewish Relief dinner at the Guildhall in London, he said the humanitarian agency's work in tackling poverty helps «support people practically, emotionally and spiritually.&raquIn a speech at a World Jewish Relief dinner at the Guildhall in London, he said the humanitarian agency's work in tackling poverty helps «support people practically, emotionally and spiritually.&raquin London, he said the humanitarian agency's work in tackling poverty helps «support people practically, emotionally and spiritually.&raquin tackling poverty helps «support people practically, emotionally and spiritually.»

It sends teams of volunteer health professionals to carry out disaster relief, long - term development and community health programs with local partners, ships millions in humanitarian aid to countries around the world, and provides mobile dental care to those in need in the US.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and the subsequent humanitarian crisis, SBP and AmeriCorps members have been deployed to Puerto Rico, to provide logistics, warehouse management and humanitarian relief.

Sustaining our humanitarian assistance programs is important, not only for relief to North Koreans in need, but also to make apparent to Pyongyang that Canada continues this support, even in the face of political / security tensions.

2016.09.06 RBC donates $ 50,000 to the Italian Red Cross for Earthquake Relief Efforts RBC announced today a $ 50,000 donation to the Italian Red Cross to support the relief and humanitarian efforts for those affected by the earthquake in Relief Efforts RBC announced today a $ 50,000 donation to the Italian Red Cross to support the relief and humanitarian efforts for those affected by the earthquake in relief and humanitarian efforts for those affected by the earthquake in Italy.

RBC announced today a $ 50,000 donation to the Italian Red Cross to support the relief and humanitarian efforts for those affected by the earthquake in Italy.

2017.09.11 RBC commits US$ 300,000 in support of Hurricane Irma relief efforts Today, RBC announced a funding commitment of US$ 300,000 to support organizations providing relief and humanitarian efforts for those affected by the devastating damage caused by Hurricane Irma in many Caribbean countries and the state of Florida in the U.S....

The FedEx Express MD - 10 was loaded today in Memphis with medicines and medical supplies to assist Direct Relief's humanitarian efforts for the people and communities affected by Hurricane Irma.

In 2015, relief groups received $ 4.2 billion in humanitarian funding — but local and national NGOs combined received just 2.3 percent of it -LSB-...In 2015, relief groups received $ 4.2 billion in humanitarian funding — but local and national NGOs combined received just 2.3 percent of it -LSB-...in humanitarian funding — but local and national NGOs combined received just 2.3 percent of it -LSB-...].

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - day Saints provides relief and development projects for humanitarian purposes in countries all over the world.

The humanitarian arm of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), World Relief is one of nine agencies authorized to resettle refugees in the US, and has resettled more than 250,000 over the past 35 years.

Conservative candidate for Aylesbury, David Lidington, said: «Whether you look at Ebola and our response to that, whether you look at the # 2.3 billion that was allocated to humanitarian relief in the Syrian refugee crisis, I think the Conservative Party can say that we've got a good track record on delivering practical policies with that clear ethical foundation.»

With the exception of humanitarian relief, church people now tend to concentrate on local issues, showing less interest in national and international concerns and institutional structures, which are seen as overpowering and self - perpetuating.

It was not clear, when they advocated intervention in Bosnia and Rwanda, that relief agencies fully understood the political as opposed to the humanitarian implications of what they were calling for.»

Try going some were else besides Middle America, I'm in Jerusalem right now I have been trying to get a shipment of insulin and other medical necessity's past the blockade for 2 days now my cargo been checked out 7 times buy Israel officials there is no contraband for funs sake man it's easy to get humanitarian relief into the Congo then it is to the Palestinian «ghetto»

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization conducting relief, development, and advocacy activities in its work with children, families, and their communities in nearly 100 countries to help them reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

With bombs pounding mostly military targets in Baghdad 15 hours a day, and a humanitarian disaster looming in the rest of the country, Iraqi Christians and international relief agency officials fear that bottled - up aid may be too little, too late for thousands.

Rallied by World Relief, the humanitarian arm of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), the group took out another full - page ad in the newspaper to bring up multiple concerns related to immigration policy in 2018.

Signatories include leaders from humanitarian aid groups including World Vision USA, World Relief, Compassion International, Living Water International, Food for the Hungry, as well as denominational leaders from the Southern Baptist Convention, Assemblies of God, Wesleyan Church, Church of Nazarene, the Anglican Church in North America, the Christian Reformed Church in North America, and the National Association of Evangelicals.

We also support humanitarian natural disaster relief projects around the world for those in need of clean water.

UN and aid agencies all agree that humanitarian relief programmes must include training on how to protect, promote and support breastfeeding, as well as how to support non breastfed children in ways that do not undermine breastfeeding.

Likewise though SC Res 733 (1992) imposed a general and complete embargo on all arms to Somalia it was implicitly modified by SC Res 794 (1992) which authorised the use of all necessary means to establish a secure environment for humanitarian relief since the embargo was not interpreted as applying to arms brought in by those implementing that mandate.

D'Empaire participated in a medical relief mission to Haiti in November, after Hurricane Matthew devastated the country, killing as many as 1,000 people and leaving 1.4 million in need of humanitarian assistance.

WHITE PLAINS, NY — Responding to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricane Maria, County Executive Robert P. Astorino on Friday, September 29, will announce that he is launching a «Hurricane Relief for Puerto Rico» drive across Westchester County.

Also at noon, members of the Puerto Rican community, activists, union leaders, and the Hedge Clippers, will rally against Trump because of his opposition to debt relief that would help 3.5 million Americans facing a humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico, Trump International Hotel and Tower, 1 Central Park W., Manhattan.

Abby Davidson Maffei splits her time between Syracuse and Washington in her work as an executive for CARE, an international humanitarian relief organization.

«It is unprecedented in living memory for a [UN]- assisted population to be subject to abject desperation in this way and the sheer humanitarian facts cry out for a response,» a UN Relief and Works Agency spokesman said.

The eleventh humanitarian microgrid installed by sonnen provides immediate relief to Lares residents and creates a foundation for long - term revitalization in the wake of devastation by Hurricane Maria

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AWFJ Award for Humanitarian Activism Sandra Bullock (for tsunami relief) Elaine Hendrix (for Animal Rescue Corps and In Defense of Animals) Angelina Jokie (for UN work and making «In the Land of Blood and Honey» to raise awareness about genocide) Elizabeth Taylor (for her work with AIDS) Olivia Wilde (for relief work in HaitIn Defense of Animals) Angelina Jokie (for UN work and making «In the Land of Blood and Honey» to raise awareness about genocide) Elizabeth Taylor (for her work with AIDS) Olivia Wilde (for relief work in HaitIn the Land of Blood and Honey» to raise awareness about genocide) Elizabeth Taylor (for her work with AIDS) Olivia Wilde (for relief work in Haitin Haiti)

He also filed in - depth reports focusing on the humanitarian disaster and challenges of bringing relief to some of the Nepal's far - flung rural villages.

Sean Penn is well known for his humanitarian and activist work around the globe, whether it is raising money for relief efforts in devastated countries, or trying to shine light on tragedies of war - torn countries that may not be on the radar of the average American movie - goer.

Sean Penn has received a humanitarian prize for his ongoing charitable efforts in Haiti.The actor / activist is the founder of J / P Haitian Relief...

In case this setup sounds to serious, the screenwriters offer comic relief in the form of Samuel L. Jackson playing an American humanitarian sent along for the ride to investigate if the Belgians are capturing African slaves (yes they are) and to act as a jungle neophyte next to our herIn case this setup sounds to serious, the screenwriters offer comic relief in the form of Samuel L. Jackson playing an American humanitarian sent along for the ride to investigate if the Belgians are capturing African slaves (yes they are) and to act as a jungle neophyte next to our herin the form of Samuel L. Jackson playing an American humanitarian sent along for the ride to investigate if the Belgians are capturing African slaves (yes they are) and to act as a jungle neophyte next to our hero.

«I set out to write about how, in the wake of a devastating and unexpected divorce, I slowly rebuilt my life by redoubling my already decades - long commitment to humanitarian relief and human rights work.

Active in her church as a Sunday school teacher and a women's Bible study leader, she and her husband have also served as missionaries in Ukraine, delivering humanitarian relief to orphanages and hospitals.

«In this fast - paced, thought - provoking debut novel, McKay, a psychologist who works with humanitarian relief, explores injustice, religious reconciliation, suffering and faith... This is one of Christian fiction's best novels of the year.»

In Miami, Florida, 150 cats and dogs were loaded onto a FedEx Express MD - 10 which had just transported medicine and medical supplies for Direct Relief's humanitarian efforts for people and communities which were impacted by the hurricane.

Anywhere between five and 25 times a day in Greater NY, the Red Cross provides compassionate humanitarian relief following local emergencies,» said Josh Lockwood, CEO, American Red Cross Greater New York Region.

The committee said the Navy should «prepare for increased strain on capabilities due to greater humanitarian assistance / disaster relief - related missions, as well as the opening of new international and territorial waters in the Arctic.»

Naval forces will also need to meet growing demands for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in response to a range of predicted crises created by climate change, including floods, droughts, intense storms, and geopolitical unrest.

At the Copenhagen conference in December 2009 the Director of the U.S. Navy Task Force on Climate Change, Rear Admiral David Titley gave a somber assessment of the risks presented by climate change, including the likely need for greater humanitarian and disaster relief missions, and the dangers posed by such «wild cards» as ocean acidification and rising sea levels.

Rice has been involved in a number of humanitarian pursuits (the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and in creating and serving on the board of the Millennium Challenge Corporation — endeavors to increase aid to developing countries and the worlds poorest, most disadvantaged populations — and serving as a member of the board of trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center).

He started a foundation with the initial goal of bringing humanitarian relief; but the journalist in him saw the power of storytelling in connecting the environment's health and grassroots activism, which was gaining momentum in the aftermath of the disaster.

Therefore, international climate talks, which are inherently energy talks, are by proxy humanitarian relief opportunities to engage the global community in energy - based efforts to alleviate poverty.

Amanda M. Fugazy, a partner in our Labor & Employment Practice Group, has developed significant experience in representing International humanitarian medical, relief and development organizations, having enjoyed a uniquely close professional relationship with these organizations and from that vantage point, has gained in - depth insight into the complexities and challenges that face International NGOs, their Boards, management and employees.