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Dying From Hunger: ICNYU Emergency Fundraiser for East Africa and Yemen

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This campaign will collect all funds raised by June 27, 2017 at 12:00 AM EDT

"(The righteous) give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan, and the captive, [Saying], "We feed you for the sake of God alone...." Quran 76:8-9


Dying from Hunger 

Over 30 million people in Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen are unsure where their next meal will come from. They worry that even if they can find food, the lack of clean water will kill them. Mothers and Fathers must rely on humanitarian aid to feed their children, that all too often arrives too late to make a difference.  In Somalia, the number of children threatened by starvation will rise to 270,000 in the next few months. In South Sudan more than 270,000 children confront the same terrible fate. In Yemen, 462,000 children are currently suffering from severe acute malnutrition — a staggering 200 per cent increase since 2014.  These 30 million people, including women and children, rely on humanitarian aid and assistance to survive from day to day.  Their stories are unheard and with every one who passes away our collective humanity is dying. 

How You Can Help

Every year the Islamic Center at NYU works with Islamic Relief to raise awareness and contribution for a humanitarian crisis. This year the famine which threatens the lives of so many, and has already taken the lives of too many of our brothers and sisters in Yemen and East Africa, requires our immediate attention. By donating directly to our Launch Good campaign and purchasing tickets to our benefit Iftaar, you are part of a larger effort to alleviate the pain and suffering brought on by the famine and lack of access to clean water, and further the efforts to eradicate hunger in these regions.

During this month of fasting, with every mid day hunger pain that you feel, please remember our brothers and sisters who aren’t sure where their next meal will come from. For far too many, hunger pains and dehydrations are a constant reality.  Our greatness lies in our ability to feel empathy for one another, even continents away.

Join Us For Iftar 

Going into the last ten days of the blessed month of Ramadan, The Islamic Center at NYU and Islamic Relief USA will host a benefit Iftaar for East Africa and Yemen. Please Join us, donate and share the event with your network to make our efforts as successful as possible. Our sisters and brothers need our immediate attention and action. Your help is urgently needed to save the lives of the malnourished, stunted and all but forgotten. 

A BENEFIT DINNER FOR EAST AFRICA AND YEMEN
General Admission $30
Please RSVP here
ICNYU4EASTAFRICA.EVENTBRITE.COM 
For more information, contact Suleman Sheikh
ne@irusa.org 8484483010
Dinner will be provided


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    Islamic Center NYU6 years ago

    corrected link re: 2x gift match available for Rohingya Crisis

    here is the corrected link https://www.launchgood.com/project/icnyu4myanmar__emergency_fundraiser_for_rohingya_refugees#!/

    sorry for the second email

    Islamic Center NYU6 years ago

    2X gift match available for Rohingya Refugee Crisis

    I hope you all are doing well.  

    The Islamic Center at NYU is raising money for the Rohingya people this Ramadan - $39,000 raised already alhamdulillah - and one of our community members, David Coolidge, has agreed to match up to $10,000 for anyone who donates towards our online campaign at launchgood.com/icnyu4myanmar.  You can read more on Dave's thoughts on the Rohingya crisis at https://amercycase.com/2018/06/02/social-justice-ijtihad-10000-for-the-rohingya/.  If you would like to be counted in his 10K match, be sure to let him know by commenting on his blog post or emailing him at rdavidcoolidge@gmail.com 

    The Rohingya people are facing severe genocide in Myanmar as we speak. Refugees fleeing the violence in Bangladesh and internally displaced populations still in Myanmar are without basic resources.  I personally have visited the refugee camps in Bangladesh and can tell you horrific stories of what the Rohingya people are facing.  Not one could tell me that they hadn't seen loved ones burned alive in front of their eyes. Not one could tell me that they hadn't seen friend, family, and neighbors shot or slit at the throats.  Not one could tell me that they hadn't been separated from people they know and love.  

    If you are in NYC, please consider attending our fundraiser with Islamic Relief USA on June 6th.  To buy a ticket please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/icnyu-islamic-relief-benefit-iftar-for-myanmar-tickets-45045374929

    To make a tax-deductible/zakat-eligible contribution please visit https://www.launchgood.com/icnyu4myanmar

    May Allah reward you for your support and generosity and make things easy for our Rohingya brothers and sisters and all those who are facing any type of conflict, injustice or oppression at this time.  Ameen. 

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