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Orphan CareThe Foundation Galaxie Orphanage in Kinshasa, DRC, opened in 2014 to care for 20 children orphaned by conflict, providing education and hope for a brighter future.
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Group FundraisingThe Pioneer Academy in New Jersey is fundraising through Embrace Relief to build a new library for Pwani Primary School in Tanzania, providing students with a safe and stimulating learning environment.
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Disaster ReliefDiscover how sharing and giving back during the holiday season creates happiness for both the giver and receiver. Learn about Embrace Relief's diverse programs, from water wells to refugee support, and how you can contribute.
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Group FundraisingA fundraiser aims to raise $1,000 in 10 days to provide 10 cataract surgeries and 100 health checkups in Mali, Africa, through Embrace Relief’s Mobile Health Clinic.
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EducationEmbrace Relief’s ACT-US program has provided over 7,000 students in Uganda and Tanzania with pre-installed computers, fostering digital literacy and self-sufficiency. The initiative aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal #4 and is expanding to Kenya and Ethiopia.
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Group FundraisingBunker Hill Community College in Boston has launched a Group FUNdraiser with Embrace Relief to install a water well in Tanzania, aiming to improve health, agriculture, and education in the community.
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Disaster ReliefA deadly 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Albania on November 26, 2019, leaving at least 31 dead, hundreds injured, and 2,500 displaced. Rescue efforts are ongoing despite complicating aftershocks.
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Group FundraisingEmbrace Relief partners with the Turkish American Society of Chicago to provide emergency housing, healthcare, and English language support for Turkish refugees fleeing to Greece.
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Group FundraisingEmbrace Relief partners with the Turkish American Society of Ohio-Columbus (TASO) to provide emergency housing, healthcare, and educational support for Turkish refugees fleeing to Greece.
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Disaster ReliefPrepare for Meta Giving Tuesday 2021 on November 30 with this step-by-step guide to ensure your donation to Embrace Relief is matched. Learn how to pre-register your payment method to donate faster when the matching funds open at 8 a.m. EST.
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Disaster ReliefAs winter approaches, refugees in Greece face harsh conditions without adequate shelter or food. Join the #GivingTuesday movement on December 3rd, 2019, to provide hot meals and safe housing, leveraging Facebook's matching donation initiative to maximize your impact.
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Group FundraisingA group of 11th-grade students from New Jersey is partnering with Embrace Relief to fundraise for and restore the library at Mwambao Primary School in Bagamoyo, Tanzania. Their goal is to improve literacy rates and provide a welcoming educational environment for the school's 705 students.
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Refugee ReliefAs winter approaches, refugees in Greece face harsh conditions in overcrowded camps. Embrace Relief’s campaign provides warm housing, hot meals, and essential support to help them survive the cold season.
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Group FundraisingSecure the Future, a student-led organization, partners with Embrace Relief to build vocational training facilities for orphans in Tanzania. This initiative aims to provide sheltered orphans with essential career skills in trades like carpentry and engineering, addressing the country's low average years of schooling.
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Disaster ReliefWorld Kindness Day, celebrated on November 13th, is a global opportunity to spread compassion and appreciate others. Embrace Relief encourages marking the day by supporting refugees in Greece who have faced traumatic displacement.
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Group FundraisingIn 2019, Youth Island of New York raised funds to complete three major projects in Uganda, including a meat drive, medical support, and donations to orphanages and schools.
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Refugee ReliefThe New Jersey Newcomers Support Fund partners with the Turkish Cultural Center and New World Volunteers to assist Turkish refugees and asylum seekers with housing, legal fees, and basic needs after initial resettlement.
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Orphan CareAmani Children’s Home in Moshi, Tanzania, has completed a major renovation thanks to donor support, providing a safe haven for orphans. The updated facility ensures vulnerable children receive food, shelter, and education to become independent adults.
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