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Help Protect the Human Rights of Earthquake Survivors in Haiti
 The next few weeks will be critical to Haitian survivors -- especially women, children, and the elderly. We must ensure fairness and equality in the distribution of relief and prevent the weak and the frail from becoming
victimized. That's why USCRI is partnering with Haitian-run organizations to ensure that help reaches even the most vulnerable survivors and to promote human rights monitoring. We need you to be an advocate for
those who have lost everything. Please donate today to protect human rights in Haiti.
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Looking to do something exciting in 2010? Consider volunteering with refugees.
Here is what some of our current volunteers say about their experience.
"I was matched with a refugee family from Senegal. Upon their arrival, no one in their family spoke English -- nor did I speak either French or Pulaar, their native languages. Therefore, most of our interactions were based on a unique, universal, type of non-verbal communication: exaggerated hand movements, photographs, food, and modeling certain actions. It made me realize that regardless of language or culture, we are all simply human beings who want to share and listen to each other's stories."
—Rachel Hye Youn Rupright
"The refugees are just inspiring -- they're so dedicated to learning, and I'm always challenged. They've had to give up everything in order to get here, and they bring a high level of inspiration because of that.
Over the last few months we have worked with the children in two families who are now able to read. This past weekend my family took 7 Burmese children to the movies for the first time. It is an absolutely wonderful feeling to introduce them to new experiences."
—Debbie Taylor
Our next orientation for volunteers will be Thursday, January 14, 2010. We are always looking for new Refugee Mentors, English teachers, and other volunteers to help refugees adjust to their new life in the Capital Region.
Learn more about becoming a volunteer today.
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