from our blog
February 10
Garrett Bradford
You're easily fooled upon arrival in Bogotá. You think, "This is it.
This is Colombia." At over 9,000 feet above sea level and average
temperatures of 68 degrees Fahrenheit, Colombia's capital enjoys an
"eternal spring" year round.
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Refugees International is on the ground in Colombia, assessing the impact of the nation's worst floods on record, and the response by the government and other entities. For now, the rains have stopped and water levels have dropped - leaving the damage exposed for all to see.
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Whether it is a young boy in South Sudan fleeing conflict or a family in
Colombia forced to leave a flood ravaged home, Refugees International
makes their voices heard. With your support we can share their stories
with those in power who can help them gain access to food, water,
shelter and protection.
RI tweets
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"Don’t just define individuals by their tragedy," @Michael_P_Boyce argues over at @GatesFoundation's blog: http://t.co/Zcc1suar 20 hours 45 min ago
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RT @AliceRThomas: #Colombia Red Cross: we are still in the emergency response phase one year later. #flooding 22 hours 15 min ago
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Humanitarian Reporting: Making Our Stories Count - new piece by RI's @Michael_P_Boyce at @GatesFoundation http://t.co/Zcc1suar #storytelling 22 hours 36 min ago
current crises
Afghanistan's extreme poverty, recurrent conflict, and natural disasters leave the majority of citizens vulnerable to displacement.
Refugees International (RI) advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises.
We are an independent organization, and do not accept any government or UN funding.
We are an independent organization, and do not accept any government or UN funding.