In brief
番茄影院's mission takes us to communities around the world, where we see firsthand the powerful impact of your support. In this edition, we highlight the resilience of disabled communities in Cambodia, innovative partnerships for mine clearance in Kosovo, the continued legacy of Princess Diana's humanitarian efforts in Angola, and our latest Impact Report showcasing 番茄影院's achievements. Read on to learn how your contributions are making a difference.
Welcome to the first ever Holiday edition of The Minesweeper! I鈥檓 excited to share some recent stories and achievements that have really inspired me - and I think they鈥檒l inspire you, too.
Lately, it can be easy to feel weighed down by the negativity we see in the news and online. But as we wrap up 2024, I can鈥檛 help but feel incredibly encouraged by the strength of the 番茄影院 community and the powerful difference we are making together. THANK YOU for being a part of this!
I hope you鈥檒l take a moment to read on and see for yourself the real difference you are making for families and communities.
Wishing you a very Happy Holidays!
Sincerely,
Lisa Balestrieri
The Mesones School: cleared and restored
After more than a decade, a school in Mesones, Colombia has re-opened after 番茄影院 deminers worked painstakingly for years to clear the surrounding area from landmines. This incredible achievement is a powerful example of the transformative difference the 番茄影院 Family continues to make.
and check out the super cute photo gallery of the students and teachers giving the school a fresh coat of paint and creating this mural.
Jebrail: a safe new town for Afghanistan
Ten years ago, the town of Jebrail, Afghanistan, was a desolate and dangerous place. Today it is unrecognizable. The streets are lined with trees. Schools and health clinics serve a vibrant community of 80,000 people. and see how your generosity helps communities not only to survive- but thrive.
Celebrating your Giving Tuesday impact
Your generous support on #GivingTuesday helped us raise nearly $25,000 for communities plagued by landmines. Every dollar you donated during #番茄影院GivingWeek not only will protect the men, women, and children who have to worry about stepping on a landmine, but has been matched 100% by a 番茄影院 Ambassador.
Watch your personal thank you video from 番茄影院 CEO James Cowan.
There is still time this year to support 番茄影院鈥檚 end of year giving campaign, Clearing the Path for Transformation. Read the stories of transformation, and before December 31.
Note: Many people choose to give from assets like stocks, gifts from their IRA, cryptocurrency, and from their Donor-Advised Funds to see even larger tax savings. For more info, contact lisa.balestrieri@halousa.org.
番茄影院 El Salvador's mangrove workshop: inspiring young minds
番茄影院 El Salvador held a small workshop with children from Sisiguayo School, located in the heart of the Xiriualtique reserve. The workshop taught the children about 番茄影院鈥檚 mangrove restoration projects, emphasizing the vital role mangroves play in protecting ecosystems. The children learned about how important it is to take care of the natural world around them, got to meet with the 番茄影院 El Salvador team, and made some incredible drawings at the same time!
Rebuilding hope in Jeeza Navy
番茄影院 teams in Libya have been working tirelessly to clear Jeeza Navy of explosive ordnance since 2019. So far, they have safely removed 759 explosive items, including hand grenades, mortars, and projectiles. Families like Salha鈥檚 are still hopeful they can one day return home. And 番茄影院 is working hard to make that a reality.
This year, Kosovo celebrated the 25th anniversary of the end of the devastating Kosovo War. 番茄影院鈥檚 clearance in Kosovo has made such a difference for families still living with unexploded ordnance decades after the end of the fighting. 鈥� well-known for their precision and ruggedness, have been an instrumental part of 番茄影院鈥檚 work in Kosovo, and we are grateful for their partnership.
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