As you may have noticed from my posts, yesterday was World Refugee Day.  If you were so moved to do something to make a difference, here is some advice…

(I thought donating via mobil phone is AWESOME!!  I did it – you should too!  It will be charged on your monthly cell phone bill – for more info on how it works go to hmgf.org/t)

Donate: Pakistan Emergency Appeal

A large-scale humanitarian crisis is gaining pace in Pakistan. As a result of fighting between government forces and militants in the north-west, about 2.3 million people have become displaced. The situation is worsening by the day.

Make a donation to the Gimme Shelter appeal and help UNHCR provide shelter, water and emergency supplies for people forced to flee their homes in Pakistan.

• US$80 provides 20 wool blankets to protect refugees from the cold.
• US$100 provides a survival kit to a refugee family, with essentials such as blankets, cooking and heating stove.
• US$200 provides an all-season tent to shelter a family of 5.
• US$500 sinks two wells to provide clean water for refugees.
• US$1,000 provides a therapeutic feeding kit to feed 100 children.

There Are Many Ways You Can Give

using your mobile telephone in the United States Text SWAT to 20222 to donate US$5 to UNHCR and provide tents, clothing, food, and medicine to displaced people in Pakistan.

You can also donate by mail at:

UNHCR Private Sector Fund-Raising
Case Postale 2500
CH-1211 Genève 2 Dépôt
Switzerland