eNews: Our first documentary + toolkit for frontline health clinics and more

[Americares]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Caminantes trailer]( [1. Watch Now: See our first documentary, "Caminantes"]( We invite you to this exclusive look at our first documentary film, "Caminantes: Human Stories that Cross Borders," a poignant story that was in the Human Rights Film Festival Barcelona and just recently accepted to the Madrid Film Awards. "Caminantes" takes the viewer inside the journey of a group of Venezuelan migrants who fled their homeland in search of a better life. Unable to afford a bus ticket, they journey by foot into Colombia and toward an uncertain future. Please watch the movie trailer, above, or click the button, below, to see the entire short film. [WATCH THE SHORT FILM]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Ukraine faces a bitter winter amidst the devastation of war “Since the beginning of November, we have had blackouts every day. […] Every day we and our patients try to survive. Every day is a battle,” says Dr. Victor Kholin, deputy director of a hospital in eastern Ukraine. Americares is working with partners in Poland and Ukraine to provide 20 medical facilities and health centers with generators. This is part of an ongoing effort, made more urgent by the recent attacks and freezing temperatures. Learn more about our efforts to deliver health to Ukraine this winter and beyond. [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 3. New toolkit helps protect patients and prepare frontline health clinics for climate risks To help community health centers and clinics protect their low-income patients from climate risks, we are releasing a new Climate Resilience for Frontline Clinics toolkit. This toolkit will offer vital resources for clinic patients, providers and staff on extreme heat, wildfires, hurricanes and floods. Read more about the launch of this lifesaving toolkit that will help frontline clinics facing climate shocks. [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Curious about how a donor-advised fund (DAF) works? Our supporters – like you – know that emergencies can happen at any time. And when they do, the need for immediate funding is critical. So many of our donors have already planned to help by establishing a Donor Advised Fund. If you’d like to learn more about DAFs and their benefits, click the button below. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Solar energy sustains health care in Puerto Rico In September, Hurricane Fiona battered Puerto Rico with wind and rain. But, Wendy Morales, an administrator of the Migrant Health Center in Yauco, did not have to worry about electrical power to help meet the community's needs. While Fiona knocked out power for much of the island, including Yauco, Migrant Health Center had electricity for essential equipment, thanks to a solar power system Americares had installed in 2018. During the week the community was without power, Migrant Health Center operated entirely by solar energy and was open for the 7,000 patients it serves. Read more about how Morales and her team are prepared for climate emergencies with Americares support. [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 6. New faces in top posts at Americares Americares has announced the promotion of Dr. Julie Varughese to senior vice president of programs and chief medical officer. We've also welcomed Diana Gutiérrez de Piñeres Botero as director of our Colombia program. To learn more about these extraordinary team members, please click on the links below: [Americares Names Varughese Senior Vice President of Programs and Chief Medical Officer]( [Americares Names New Colombia Country Director]( [Our continued efforts to bring better health to the millions of people around the world who are affected by poverty and disaster would not be possible without people like you. Will you make a gift right now to help our teams continue to respond to disasters at a moment's notice and stay on the ground for as long as they're needed to recover, restore, and rebuild communities. Make a lifesaving gift.]( Americares 88 Hamilton Avenue Stamford, CT 06902 | (203) 658-9500 © 2023 Americares. All Rights Reserved. [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [View as Webpage](