Samaritan’s Purse Comes To The Rescue
What were you doing on Veterans Day? Well, the international Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse delivered 20 tons of water filters and many tarps for emergency shelter and children’s winterization kits to northern Iraq on its DC-8 aircraft—enough to aid some 18,000 people. Samaritan’s Purse is also repairing water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure in the Bardarash refugee camp, which recently became home to more than 15,000 displaced people.
This project includes the repair of more than 500 latrines, shower facilities, and water access points to help prevent the spread of disease. Samaritan’s Purse medical personnel continue to assess the healthcare situation in refugee camps in preparation to respond to the dire needs. Want to know more about Samaritan’s Purse in our area? Based in Boone, North Carolina, Samaritan’s Purse responds to the physical and spiritual needs of individuals in crisis situations–especially in locations where few others are working. Led by President and CEO Franklin Graham, Samaritan’s Purse works in more than 100 countries to provide aid to victims of war, disease, disaster, poverty, famine, and persecution. For more information, visit their website.
