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To: nuke44 who wrote (4430)	4/19/1999 6:52:00 AM
From: RavenCrazy	Respond to of 17770

American Friends Service Committee Emergency Kits for Kosovars quoted: The conflict in Kosovo between the Serbian military and ethnic Albanians living in Kosovo is the latest in a series of conflicts in the Balkan region that have had a terrible impact on innocent civilians. It has moved in an appalling new direction with the NATO bombing of targets in Serbia, Kosovo, and Montenegro. International officials estimate that about one third of the ethnic Albanian population of 1.8 million people has been forced to flee their homes since early March. Many have left Kosovo for neighboring Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro, and elsewhere, creating Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War II. Scores of towns and villages have been shelled and burned, making the future extremely uncertain. The health needs of this displaced population are urgent and acute. Humanitarian aid is especially needed for women and their children who make up the majority of the refugees. They are asking for first aid supplies, candles, and soap. You can respond by participating in AFSC's Emergency Kits for Kosovars Project. In keeping with Quaker practice, these kits will be distributed regardless of the recipients' religion or nationality through the assistance of humanitarian groups in the region, including Mercy Corps, Mother Theresa Society, and Motrat Qiriazi. To defray the cost of shipping, we are requesting a $5 donation per kit. Funds will be used also for critical medicines and food for displaced persons. Kit Ingredients Please follow specifically so kits are uniform for distribution. Pack items in a clear plastic zip lock bag, no larger than 12" X 12." 1. six candles: emergency or plumber's candles 4" - 8" long 2. one bar of bath size soap 3. one hand towel 4. one box of assorted bandages, about 50 per box 5. one tube of triple antibiotic ointment To make a contribution, call 1-888-588-2372 Visa / Mastercard Accepted. Contributions are Tax Deductible. _______ from: afsc.org ____________________ We are trying to coordinate more right through these boards we all go to. If you are interested in helping in ANY way (I could really use help in information-gathering), please write us at: K_refugees@hotmail.com or PM me. We will be sending one volunteer to Macedonia to help with construction, hopefully within the next couple of weeks. We have found sponsors and should be able to send many supplies. We're hoping to include many boxes of the above-described kits. Thank you, Raven