Episcopal Relief and Development is providing food and health care services to vulnerable children and families in northern Iraq. Over 10,000 people are internally displaced or have recently returned to the country and live in squatter villages bordered by the towns of Kanaqin and Al-Moqdadiyah.
Many of the children are under six years old, prone to disease, and lack a stable source of food. ERD's partnership with Mercy Corps will assist 200 families every four months and reach approximately 800 children for one year.
"We are continuing our long-term commitment to reach people left vulnerable by the conflict in Iraq," said Sandra Swan, President of ERD. "We restocked distribution centers with critical supplies when the crisis began. Our rehabilitation work has already provided emergency food aid for families throughout the country and critical health care for children in Baghdad."
Episcopal Relief and Development will provide food supplies, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and vitamin supplements, to children and families in northern Iraq. Local medical teams will assess health care needs in the community and provide treatment and medicines.
To make a contribution to ERD and help people around the world, donate at www.er-d.org or call (800) 334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to: Episcopal Relief and Development, PO Box 12043, Newark, NJ 07101.
Episcopal Relief and Development saves lives and builds hope in communities around the world. We provide emergency assistance in times of disaster. When the immediate crisis is over, we rebuild devastated communities and offer long-term solutions in the areas of food security, health care, and HIV/AIDS.
