[3X MATCH] "Droughts are not new to me but to my experience, this is the worst I have ever seen."

⏰ Time is almost up to triple your power to make a difference in places like Somalia. Make your special 3x matched contribution before the midnight deadline. [Ramadan Kareem]( 3X MATCH UNLOCKED: [Somalia is on the brink of famine. Give by midnight for 3x the impact in Somalia and crisis zones worldwide »]( {NAME}, Today, millions of Muslims like myself are preparing to celebrate Eid al–Fitr, the end of Ramadan. It is a moment to come together with friends, family, and communities. It is a moment to reflect on and appreciate the blessings in our lives. It is a moment to remember our profound duty to help others — especially those in Somalia enduring hunger, poverty, and a looming famine. During this time of increased blessings, I hope you will make a gift to help us reach children and families affected by humanitarian crises in places like Somalia. [Can you make a gift to help us make this Eid a little brighter for children and families in crisis zones like Somalia? Donate before MIDNIGHT to make 3X the difference. »]( [3X YOUR IMPACT »]( The extreme drought in Somalia has forced millions of people to flee their homes under threat of starvation. Somali families across East Africa are facing homelessness, hunger, poverty, and an uncertain future. 80–year old Hawo,* who has lived in Somalia her entire life with her children and grandchildren, now receives support from the IRC. She describes how dire it is: "If this severe drought persists, none of us will survive. The drought will sweep both the animals and the people. Droughts are not new to me but to my experience, this is the worst I have ever seen." The IRC is scaling up programs to address the current drought and looming famine. We are running stabilization centers to treat severely malnourished children, and providing emergency cash support so refugees can meet their basic needs. With over 43,000 lives already taken by the drought, we are sounding the alarm to ramp up our emergency response. [Right now, you can TRIPLE your impact and provide food, medical support and other supplies to displaced children and families. Make your gift before the midnight deadline. »]( Your gift will help rush resources and supplies to the places they can do the most good for people like Hawo. That means clean water and nutritious food for children suffering malnutrition. It means medical care for people displaced by conflict and natural disasters. It means shelter, emotional support, and a spark of hope for families facing incredible hardship. Time is almost up to triple your power to make a difference. [Make your contribution before the midnight deadline.]( [3X YOUR IMPACT »]( Every contribution is an act of generosity and kindness that will make a difference for people in Somalia and crisis zones worldwide. Thanks for your support, — Madiha Madiha Raza Senior Global Communications Officer International Rescue Committee *Name has been changed for privacy and safety reasons. The International Rescue Committee | [Rescue.org]( 122 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10168-1289 USA To ensure future delivery of IRC e-mails, please add our reply address updates@rescue.org to your Address Book. [Click here]( for U.S. federal and state compliance notices [Manage my preferences]( or [unsubscribe](