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Airstrikes in Northern Syria
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Press Statement
John Kirby
Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs
Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC
February 15, 2016
The
United States condemns airstrikes conducted in and around Aleppo today
against innocent civilian targets, including a hospital run by Médecins
Sans Frontières and the Women's and Children's hospital in Azaz city.
That the Assad regime and its supporters would continue these attacks, without cause and without sufficient regard for international obligations to safeguard innocent lives, flies in the face of the unanimous calls by the ISSG, including in Munich, to avoid attacks on civilians and casts doubt on Russia's willingness and/or ability to help bring to a stop the continued brutality of the Assad regime against its own people.
We call again on all parties to cease attacks on civilians and take immediate steps to grant humanitarian access and the cessation of hostilities that the Syrian people desperately need.
That the Assad regime and its supporters would continue these attacks, without cause and without sufficient regard for international obligations to safeguard innocent lives, flies in the face of the unanimous calls by the ISSG, including in Munich, to avoid attacks on civilians and casts doubt on Russia's willingness and/or ability to help bring to a stop the continued brutality of the Assad regime against its own people.
We call again on all parties to cease attacks on civilians and take immediate steps to grant humanitarian access and the cessation of hostilities that the Syrian people desperately need.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
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WE seek compassionate, capable individuals to help us serve those in greatest need. Our organization relies on a dedicated staff to partner with donors in bringing relief to poverty-stricken communities.
If you are someone who feels a call to serve the poor, we encourage you to submit your resume. Listed below are the open positions at RELIEF NEEDYPositions Available
- Social Media Marketing Specialist
- Digital Media Marketing Specialist
- Copywriter
- Training Specialist
- Church, School, and Community Development Project Coordinator
- Director of Special Events
- Field Representative – Major Giving
- Clergy for our Speakers Bureau
- Outbound Caller - Church Assignment Coordinator
Social Media Marketing Specialist
RELIEF NEEDY Emerging Media Department is looking for a Social Media Marketing Specialist who will be responsible for social media efforts for key departments within the organization. This includes our Missions, Special Events, Church and School, and Planned Giving departments, as well as the events and products that they use to fundraise and cultivate donors through social media, email, Web, e-commerce and mobile channels. We are looking for a team-player who can bring new ideas to the table and also work well with others to implement their ideas.Skills & Qualifications:
- Well-organized
- Analytical
- Creative
- Deadline driven
- Ability to identify and solve issues
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Team-player
- Strong entrepreneurial approach with proficiency in html and social media
- Experienced with Microsoft Office
- Experienced with Dreamweaver and Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of Convio a plus
Experience:
- Minimum of two years in digital marketing
- Experience using the major social media platforms and tools in marketing efforts
- Internet project management and website design and development experience a plus
- Experience in fundraising, marketing and advertising a plus
- Experience with search engine marketing is beneficial
- Experience with nonprofits is a plus
Digital Media Marketing Specialist
Are you an organized, analytical, creative, deadline-driven team player? Food For The Poor is seeking a professional to support donor acquisition and cultivation through the creation and sending of emails, the building of lists, and providing design and creative support for email, mobile, social media and the website. Your hard work will result in tremendous blessings for needy people in the Caribbean and Latin America!Skills & Qualifications:
- Extremely organized
- Analytical
- Creative
- Deadline-driven
- Team player
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- A high level of proficiency in all of the following areas: Email and web design, graphic design, HTML, and social media marketing
- Knowledge of SEM and SEO and additional software programs such as Convio and WordPress a plus
- Excellent skill level in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Dreamweaver
Experience:
- Minimum of five years in digital marketing field
- Accomplished professional in all areas of digital marketing - including email, list management, social media, and mobile
- Demonstrated performance as Graphic and Web Designer
- Nonprofit and fundraising experience a plus
Copywriter
Food For The Poor is seeking an experienced writer and storyteller for its copywriter position. The copywriter will have excellent communication and written skills and the ability to write evocative copy on behalf of the poor. The copywriter will join an award-winning team that produces a variety of communications to publicize Food For The Poor’s work and impact on the people of the countries it serves in the Caribbean and Latin America. The copywriter must frequently travel to the countries Food For The Poor serves to gather research in order to produce compelling, written, direct-response non-profit fundraising copy and other creative and distinctive fundraising materials.Overall Responsibilities:
- Write compelling and evocative copy across multiple platforms, print and digital
- Travel to the Caribbean and Latin America to conduct interviews to produce and write direct-response and other fundraising copy reflecting spirituality in a donor-friendly and donor-centric manner
- Participate in concept development and brainstorming for fundraising campaigns that align with overall organizational brand
- Excellent writing skills; a natural storyteller with a sharp eye for consistency
- Ability to travel at least once a month
- Agency or in-house creative department experience a plus
- Outstanding verbal communication skills
- Tact and sensitivity with a knack for conducting thorough yet compassionate interviews
- Familiarity with interdenominational Christian beliefs/doctrines and ability to effectively integrate them in messaging
- Excellent command of grammar, usage, style and spelling with a strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of best practices for writing direct-response nonprofit fundraising copy and web copy specifically for nonprofit organizations
- Ability to gather, evaluate, interpret, and write information reflecting spirituality in a donor-friendly and donor-centric manner
- Ability to utilize stories and testimonies to create inspiring communications and create emotional connections with potential and existing donors
- Ability to manage several competing priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Demonstrated experience utilizing brand guidelines in writing projects
- Self-motivated to work independently and as part of a team, with a team-player attitude
- Demonstrated knowledge of AP style a plus
- Some Creole or Spanish language skills helpful
- Computer literacy in Microsoft applications necessary
Experience: Minimum of five years’ experience in fundraising or direct response marketing copywriting, preferably in a non-profit environment
To apply for this position, please visit: 0r write alnaiyeam@yahoo.com
Training Specialist – Human Resources
Do you thrive on challenges and enjoy helping others? Have you successfully implemented and managed training and development programs while juggling multiple other projects? Does multitasking seem like second nature to you? Food For The Poor is seeking a dynamic and professional individual to handle trainings for our staff.Overall Responsibilities: This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering training programs to our most important asset – our employees. In addition, this position will assist the Director of Human Resources with projects to maintain and enhance the Human Resources Department. This is a full-time position.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Self-directed, motivated, proactive thinker with exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to successfully develop and deliver training programs
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience in public speaking – in front of the room facilitation and training others
- Strong execution (pragmatic, well organized, efficient)
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Must be able to interface with all levels of the organization
- Enthusiasm for innovative HR solutions and process improvement
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills; ability to work well independently with minimal supervision
- The ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures with a mindset for continuous improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Must lead by example and maintain neutrality when working through HR issues and topics
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications
Experience: Eight to 10 years of Human Resources experience, including three to five years’ training experience.
To apply for this position, please visit: or write alnaiyeam@yahoo.com
Church, School, and Community Development Project Coordinator
Are you an organized, determined, charismatic fundraiser? Are you passionate about building relationships and helping the poor? Food For The Poor is seeking a talented person with integrity who will serve as a direct link between the organization and churches, schools, and community groups that may wish to partner with Food For The Poor on relief and development projects. Your hard work will result in tremendous blessings for needy people in the Caribbean and Latin America, and also for the groups you will connect with here in the U.S.Overall Responsibilities: Initiate, create and develop long-term relationships with groups to foster their commitment, develop partnership arrangements, increase donations and raise funds to help the poor.
Qualifications:
- Excellent project management skills
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills; including the ability to speak clearly and persuasively, with excellent presentation skills
- Decisive with superior problem solving skills, along with the ability to skillfully gather and analyze information
- A self-starter with the ability to work independently and also within a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills, proficiency working cooperatively with others
- Ability to proactively identify prospects that support Food For The Poor’s mission and programs
- Strong understanding of the church and nonprofit sector to enable good networking
- Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships for fundraising purposes
- Ability to travel
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Experience:
- A minimum of one year nonprofit fundraising experience preferred
- A minimum of three years of sales, marketing or public relations experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment
Director of Special Events
Do you have a proven track record of managing a Special Events team, planning and implementing cost effective, event-driven fundraising campaigns through corporate sponsorship, committees, and private donations, all while also working to acquire new donors? If so, we have an opportunity of a lifetime for you!Overall Responsibilities:
- Manage the Special Events Department’s activities and staff
- Oversee all administrative aspects of the department, including development, strategic planning, and cost control/budgeting
- Direct and oversee the department’s event activities throughout the country, with an emphasis on acquiring new donors (both individual and corporate), while also attaining a higher level of commitment, participation, and charitable giving from existing donors
- Help create a positive awareness of Food For The Poor through event activities
- Expand existing events, create new events, and develop new opportunities in the Florida market
- BS or BA degree in marketing or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, public relations, or event coordination with a successful track record in a wide spectrum of events
- Major gifts and nonprofit experience highly desirable
- Knowledge of fundraising, marketing, finance, major gifts solicitation, and donor relations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, including public relations and diplomacy
- Strong organizational, time management and negotiating skills, schedule driven, detail oriented
- Creative and self-motivated
- Strategic planning skills
- Supervisory skills, including hiring, training, and motivating staff
- Flexible with ability and willingness to travel
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook and AS400 database systems, plus Internet and social media proficiency required
Field Representative – Major Giving
Food For The Poor FFP seeks a seasoned Major Gifts professional to work with top-tier donors to assist them in identifying and fulfilling their philanthropic goals. Through this important role, you can make a positive impact and be the change you wish to see in the world!Overall Responsibilities:
- Responsible for soliciting major gifts to FFP
- Manage relationships with approximately 100 - 125 donors, and identify, cultivate, solicit and inspire these friends of FFP
- Work collaboratively with and in support of donors/volunteers, other development staff, and other representatives of FFP to work toward organizational priorities
- Must be a highly energetic professional with a track record of building donor relationships and closing gifts in the five-figure range
- Adhere to the highest ethical standards
- Demonstrate empathetic disposition and perseverance; reflect optimistic and positive attitude, and convey sensitivity to needs of donors
- Ability to understand the needs and interests of leadership and major-giving donors in order to develop lasting relationships
- Must have excellent time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize workload, manage and complete multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
- Interest in all aspects of serving the poor and a dedication to promoting FFP’s fundraising priorities through developing excellent relationships with donors/staff /volunteers at all levels
- Demonstrated leadership and the ability to successfully manage multi-functional or diverse areas
- Successful experience in making cold calls as well as developing cultivation and solicitation strategies
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of completing assignments
- Computer savvy; knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications; donor software experience highly recommended
- Ability and willingness to travel nationally to visit donors
- Licensed driver
Experience: Five years of successful fundraising or similar experience
To apply for this position, please visit: write at alnaiyeam@yahoo.com
Clergy for our Speakers Bureau
Are you interested in preaching in the U.S. on behalf of Food For The Poor’s ministry to destitute families throughout the Caribbean and Latin America? As opportunities become available throughout the year, we hire English-speaking and bilingual (Spanish/English) Catholic and Episcopal priests and Lutheran pastors.Your participation will open hearts to the gospel message and create public awareness of the Third World’s plight.Through your involvement, you will help Food For The Poor provide needy families with food, medicine, basic housing, education and more.
- Commitment is only for weekends
- Salary/stipend, travel and expenses provided
- No relocation necessary
- Must have permission from Bishop or Major Superior
Location: Throughout US Relocation: Not necessary Travel: Yes
Outbound Caller - Assignment Coordinator
Our Assignments Department is seeking an individual with excellent customer service skills who is comfortable making outbound telephone calls to clergy and churches throughout the United States.Overall Responsibilities:
Obtain, schedule, and coordinate weekend assignments for Speakers to share the plight of the poor on behalf of Food For The Poor.
Qualifications:
- Minimum High School Diploma; additional education a plus
- Experience in customer service, fundraising, marketing or the equivalent
- Excellent telephone communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good writing skills
- Good office skills
- Ability to work with or without supervision
- Ability to prioritize duties, manage time efficiently, multitask, remain focused on goals, and work as a team member
- Computer literacy in Microsoft applications (including Excel)
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
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CHARITY NEWS
Turkey, West in Standoff Over Syrian Refugees
February 08, 2016 11:32 AM
ONCUPINAR, TURKEY— More than 25,000 Syrian civilians have become the unwitting victims of a standoff between Turkey and Western relief agencies.
The Turkish government refuses to admit the refugees, the first in a wave of civilians fleeing an offensive by the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the northern Aleppo countryside. Turkish officials say their country has reached the limit on the number of Syrian refugees it can admit.
In a bid to pressure the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, United Nations and Western relief agencies are refusing to dispatch aid across the border to the refugees. “Some relief organizations have asked us to assist them to transport supplies to help these newly-displaced Syrians, but we have declined,” a U.N. official told VOA. “If we agree, it is likely the Turks will continue to refuse to admit them.”
An official with the International Organization for Migration said, “Our position is clear: they are war refugees and they should be allowed into Turkey.” Both officials asked not to be named in this article.
At Turkey’s Oncupinar border crossing, only a few relief trucks crossed Monday into Syria, not one with U.N. or Western charities and relief agencies logos. The trucks that crossed were from the Independent Doctors Association, a private Syrian charity, the Turkish Red Crescent and IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation, a Turkish NGO.
Most of the half-dozen trucks carried tents and camp construction material, suggesting that Turkey is planning for the refugees to stay on the other side of the border for the time being and is not near to succumbing to Western pressure.
Trucks
carry tents and construction material to be used for make-shift refugee
housing, in Oncupinar, Turkey, Feb. 8, 2016. The supplies are destined
for refugees on Syrian territory whom Ankara refuses entry into Turkey.
(Photo - J. Dettmer/VOA)
Desperation at border
Zakaria Ibrahim, who oversees the Syrian Red Crescent’s mission in Azaz, the closest Syrian town to the border here, says there are approximately 25,000 refugees on the Syrian side.
“There are 890 families - just over 6,000 people - right by the border crossing. Another 530 families - nearly 3,000 people - are in Azaz. And about another 9,000 are scattered along the border.” He said some of the displaced civilians, though, had gone further afield and his mission is not able to estimate their number.
“The only supply deliveries are coming from IDA, our colleagues in the Turkish Red Crescent and IHH,” he confirmed.”
He said the refugees are desperate to cross into Turkey. “There are about 20 collective tents separate from the semi-permanent camp that has been there for months. The tents measure from 70 square meters to 100 square meters; but, they are not big enough to shelter everyone and some of the tents are for women and children only.”
He added, “There are only five latrines for these people and they are being used just by the women. The men have to relieve themselves in the fields.
“The longer the Assad offensive continues, more villages and towns are impacted. These people are just the first in a wave that will get bigger.” The Syrian Red Crescent estimates that 25,000 civilians are now close to the border near Oncupinar, some sheltering in nearby villages.
Turkish officials put the number at more than 35,000 Syrians.
Members
of the press are seen at the Oncupinar border crossing, Turkey, Feb. 8,
2016. Ankara is refusing to allow dozens of Western journalists at
Oncupinar eager to cover the refugee story to cross the border into
Syria. (Photo - J. Dettmer/VOA)
‘Nowhere else to go’
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus told CNN-Turk television Sunday his country has taken in three million refugees from neighboring countries, most of them Syrians.
In an enigmatic remark, he also said, "In the end, these people have nowhere else to go. Either they will die beneath the bombings and Turkey will... watch the massacre like the rest of the world or we will open our borders.”
President Erdogan recently said, "If necessary, we have to and will let our brothers in.”
With more tents being sent across the border, it remains unclear when, or if, Ankara will open the border. The Syrian Red Crescent’s Ibrahim says the Turks are planning to ship across another 250 smaller tents for families.
European Union officials have urged Turkey to admit these new refugees, but in an echo of arguments sometimes used by European politicians seeking to curb refugees heading to Europe, a Turkish official told VOA, “If we open the border, it will be like opening the floodgates.”
While the Turkish government is refusing to let in Syrian refugees, it is refusing to allow out dozens of Western journalists at Oncupinar eager to cover the story.
Despite claiming the country has an “open border policy,” the Turkish government has had most of the crossings along the border closed for refugees for about a year. Syrians already registered in Turkey are allowed back and forth across the border, especially during religious holidays.
For the past week, even the traders’ corridor has been closed and the normal crowds milling around by the Oncupinar border post have disappeared - replaced by the press corps.
The Turkish government refuses to admit the refugees, the first in a wave of civilians fleeing an offensive by the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the northern Aleppo countryside. Turkish officials say their country has reached the limit on the number of Syrian refugees it can admit.
In a bid to pressure the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, United Nations and Western relief agencies are refusing to dispatch aid across the border to the refugees. “Some relief organizations have asked us to assist them to transport supplies to help these newly-displaced Syrians, but we have declined,” a U.N. official told VOA. “If we agree, it is likely the Turks will continue to refuse to admit them.”
An official with the International Organization for Migration said, “Our position is clear: they are war refugees and they should be allowed into Turkey.” Both officials asked not to be named in this article.
At Turkey’s Oncupinar border crossing, only a few relief trucks crossed Monday into Syria, not one with U.N. or Western charities and relief agencies logos. The trucks that crossed were from the Independent Doctors Association, a private Syrian charity, the Turkish Red Crescent and IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation, a Turkish NGO.
Most of the half-dozen trucks carried tents and camp construction material, suggesting that Turkey is planning for the refugees to stay on the other side of the border for the time being and is not near to succumbing to Western pressure.
Zakaria Ibrahim, who oversees the Syrian Red Crescent’s mission in Azaz, the closest Syrian town to the border here, says there are approximately 25,000 refugees on the Syrian side.
“There are 890 families - just over 6,000 people - right by the border crossing. Another 530 families - nearly 3,000 people - are in Azaz. And about another 9,000 are scattered along the border.” He said some of the displaced civilians, though, had gone further afield and his mission is not able to estimate their number.
“The only supply deliveries are coming from IDA, our colleagues in the Turkish Red Crescent and IHH,” he confirmed.”
He said the refugees are desperate to cross into Turkey. “There are about 20 collective tents separate from the semi-permanent camp that has been there for months. The tents measure from 70 square meters to 100 square meters; but, they are not big enough to shelter everyone and some of the tents are for women and children only.”
He added, “There are only five latrines for these people and they are being used just by the women. The men have to relieve themselves in the fields.
“The longer the Assad offensive continues, more villages and towns are impacted. These people are just the first in a wave that will get bigger.” The Syrian Red Crescent estimates that 25,000 civilians are now close to the border near Oncupinar, some sheltering in nearby villages.
Turkish officials put the number at more than 35,000 Syrians.
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus told CNN-Turk television Sunday his country has taken in three million refugees from neighboring countries, most of them Syrians.
In an enigmatic remark, he also said, "In the end, these people have nowhere else to go. Either they will die beneath the bombings and Turkey will... watch the massacre like the rest of the world or we will open our borders.”
President Erdogan recently said, "If necessary, we have to and will let our brothers in.”
With more tents being sent across the border, it remains unclear when, or if, Ankara will open the border. The Syrian Red Crescent’s Ibrahim says the Turks are planning to ship across another 250 smaller tents for families.
European Union officials have urged Turkey to admit these new refugees, but in an echo of arguments sometimes used by European politicians seeking to curb refugees heading to Europe, a Turkish official told VOA, “If we open the border, it will be like opening the floodgates.”
While the Turkish government is refusing to let in Syrian refugees, it is refusing to allow out dozens of Western journalists at Oncupinar eager to cover the story.
Despite claiming the country has an “open border policy,” the Turkish government has had most of the crossings along the border closed for refugees for about a year. Syrians already registered in Turkey are allowed back and forth across the border, especially during religious holidays.
For the past week, even the traders’ corridor has been closed and the normal crowds milling around by the Oncupinar border post have disappeared - replaced by the press corps.
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