{"id":1281,"date":"2006-07-24T16:47:59","date_gmt":"2006-07-24T16:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amrani.cc\/wp\/?p=1281"},"modified":"2006-07-24T16:47:59","modified_gmt":"2006-07-24T16:47:59","slug":"2006-7-24-appeal-from-american-university-in-beirut-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/amrani.cc\/wp\/?p=1281","title":{"rendered":"Appeal from American University in Beirut"},"content":{"rendered":"
I am passing on this appeal from the AUB for donations to help the refugees from South Lebanon. Not that long ago I was walking through its beautiful campus…<\/p>\n

Also take a look at this interview with John Waterbury<\/a>, AUB’s dean, who says “We may be looking at a situation where we have to write off the last eight or nine years.”
<\/strong><\/p>\n


An appeal from the American University of Beirut to its alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students
<\/strong>
July 23, 2006<\/p>\n

Facing the Challenge The American University of Beirut is once again at the forefront of efforts to care for those who are suffering in Lebanon. Along with other NGOs, the men and women affiliated with AUB and its hospital are providing critical services to those in need. We will do everything we can to take care of those who need our help. We have done it before. Our commitment to do so is just as strong today.<\/p>\n

We expect, however, that the demand for AUB’s services will continue to grow as more and more families seek refuge in and around Beirut. Today, more than 500,000 men, women, and children have been displaced as a result of the conflict.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

<\/p>\n

Dr. Ghassan Hamadeh, director of AUB’s University Health Services, is currently leading a team of AUB faculty members, students and staff to secure supplies of medication and to organize volunteers. We are seeking your support for the following AUB Medical Emergency Fund so that we can continue – and expand – relief efforts in the following two areas.<\/p>\n

1- Medical Supplies We are hopeful that a humanitarian passageway for much needed supplies will open soon. We are developing a list of the supplies that we will need. We expect that these will fall into the following categories: medical narcotics, antibiotics, chemotherapeutics, anesthesia agents and filters for machines. We know that some of you have connections with drug companies and other medical suppliers. We are investigating ways in which AUB might be able to act as a centralized clearinghouse to facilitate the transport of medications and medical supplies to Lebanon. If you are able to help with these efforts, please contact AUB’s New York Office.<\/p>\n

2-Volunteer Relief Donations to this fund will enable volunteers (residents and faculty) to work with other NGOs to provide onsite healthcare at refugee centers. Volunteers will also prepare packages of medications or relief material for our mobile clinics to deliver to refugees; participate in free evening clinics that supply medications and outpatient care; and participate in health education campaigns.<\/p>\n

If you would like to contribute to the AUB Medical Emergency Fund, you can make a secure on-line gift at www.aub.edu.lb\/challenge\/help.html or mail your check to our New York Office, at the address below, payable to: American University of Beirut \/ Medical Emergency Fund. If you would like information on making a wire transfer, you may email me at jeffrey@aub.edu. You can also help by forwarding this message to others who might be interested in contributing to relief efforts.<\/p>\n

The University is reassessing its needs on a daily basis. Updates are on the AUB website. Please help us help Lebanon. Thank you.<\/p>\n

W. Stephen Jeffrey Vice President for Development and External Relations<\/p>\n

American University of Beirut – 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor – New York, NY 10017 – U.S.A. Tel: 212- 583-7600 – Fax: 212-583- 7650<\/p>\n

CONTRIBUTIONS NEEDED FOR RELIEF EFFORTS:<\/p>\n

=== NGOs needing help ===========================<\/p>\n

1) LEBANESE RED CROSS<\/p>\n

phone: 140<\/p>\n

account holder: LEBANESE RED CROSS<\/p>\n

bank: AUDI BANK<\/p>\n

branch: BAB IDRISS<\/p>\n

Account number: 841500<\/p>\n

SWIFT: AUDBLBBX<\/p>\n

or http:\/\/www.cicr.org\/donation<\/p>\n

2) FARAH EL AATA (Joy of giving)<\/p>\n

mobile: (+961) 3 719 579<\/p>\n

address: Nazareth school and sagesse school<\/p>\n

clemenceau street , Beirut<\/p>\n

account holder: FARAH EL AATA (OFFRE JOIE)<\/p>\n

account number: 586 816<\/p>\n

bank: AUDI BANK<\/p>\n

SWIFT: AUDBLBBX<\/p>\n

3) SOCIETE SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL<\/p>\n

Contacts: jad.bitar@hec.ca or joanne@karkour.com<\/p>\n

Account holder : Société de Saint-Vincent de Paul<\/p>\n

Bank: Banque Audi<\/p>\n

Account number: US$: 088587\/461\/002\/009\/39<\/p>\n

SWIFT : AUDBLBBX<\/p>\n

4) Caritas Liban<\/p>\n

Tel: 01\/499767- 01\/483305<\/p>\n

E-Mail: executive@caritas.org.lb<\/p>\n

Website: www.caritas.org.lb<\/p>\n

To donate:<\/p>\n

Banque Nationale de Paris Intercontinentale(BNPI)<\/p>\n

Compte en $ ou L.L : 136,932,001,24<\/p>\n

Société Générale de Banque au Liban (SGBL)<\/p>\n

Compte en $: 001,004,360,208002,01,1<\/p>\n

Compte en L.L.: 001,001,360,208002,01,6<\/p>\n

Banque Libano Française (BLF)<\/p>\n

Compte en $: 215974,70<\/p>\n

Compte en L.L.: 215974,70<\/p>\n

Fransabank<\/p>\n

Compte en $ : 327924,85<\/p>\n

Compte en L.L.: 327924,85<\/p>\n

=== Needed supplies ====================== 1) FOOD (Priority)<\/p>\n

Pasta (Spaghetti)<\/p>\n

Flour<\/p>\n

Bread<\/p>\n

Rice<\/p>\n

Sugar<\/p>\n

Oil<\/p>\n

Canned Food<\/p>\n

Powder Milk<\/p>\n

Cereals (lentils, beans, peas, …)<\/p>\n

Pasteurized cheese (picon, smeds….)<\/p>\n

WATER<\/p>\n

2) UTILITIES<\/p>\n

Blankets<\/p>\n

Sleeping Mats (PRIORITY)<\/p>\n

Cooking pots<\/p>\n

Dish<\/p>\n

Metal spoon<\/p>\n

Mug<\/p>\n

Cookers<\/p>\n

Gas containers<\/p>\n

Candles<\/p>\n

Matches<\/p>\n

3) HYGIENE<\/p>\n

Soap Bar<\/p>\n

Multi-purpose detergent<\/p>\n

Sanitary towels for women<\/p>\n

Toilet paper<\/p>\n

Soft tissues<\/p>\n

Diapers for children from 0-2 years old<\/p>\n

Toothpaste<\/p>\n

Toothbrush<\/p>\n

Shampoo<\/p>\n

4) MEDICAL<\/p>\n

Multi-vitamins<\/p>\n

Iron<\/p>\n

Multi-purpose analgesic (Panadol, Tylenol)<\/p>\n

Sterile bandages<\/p>\n

Alcohol<\/p>\n

Mercurochrome<\/p>\n

Bandages<\/p>\n

Antiseptic lotion <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I am passing on this appeal from the AUB for donations to help the refugees from South Lebanon. Not that long ago I was walking through its beautiful campus…
\nAlso take a look at this interview with John Waterbury<\/a>, AUB’s dean, who says “We may be looking at a situation where we have to write off the last eight or nine years.”
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n


\nAn appeal from the American University of Beirut to its alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students
\n<\/strong>
\nJuly 23, 2006
\nFacing the Challenge The American University of Beirut is once again at the forefront of efforts to care for those who are suffering in Lebanon. Along with other NGOs, the men and women affiliated with AUB and its hospital are providing critical services to those in need. We will do everything we can to take care of those who need our help. We have done it before. Our commitment to do so is just as strong today.
\nWe expect, however, that the demand for AUB’s services will continue to grow as more and more families seek refuge in and around Beirut. Today, more than 500,000 men, women, and children have been displaced as a result of the conflict.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

<\/p>\n

Dr. Ghassan Hamadeh, director of AUB’s University Health Services, is currently leading a team of AUB faculty members, students and staff to secure supplies of medication and to organize volunteers. We are seeking your support for the following AUB Medical Emergency Fund so that we can continue – and expand – relief efforts in the following two areas.
\n1- Medical Supplies We are hopeful that a humanitarian passageway for much needed supplies will open soon. We are developing a list of the supplies that we will need. We expect that these will fall into the following categories: medical narcotics, antibiotics, chemotherapeutics, anesthesia agents and filters for machines. We know that some of you have connections with drug companies and other medical suppliers. We are investigating ways in which AUB might be able to act as a centralized clearinghouse to facilitate the transport of medications and medical supplies to Lebanon. If you are able to help with these efforts, please contact AUB’s New York Office.
\n2-Volunteer Relief Donations to this fund will enable volunteers (residents and faculty) to work with other NGOs to provide onsite healthcare at refugee centers. Volunteers will also prepare packages of medications or relief material for our mobile clinics to deliver to refugees; participate in free evening clinics that supply medications and outpatient care; and participate in health education campaigns.
\nIf you would like to contribute to the AUB Medical Emergency Fund, you can make a secure on-line gift at www.aub.edu.lb\/challenge\/help.html or mail your check to our New York Office, at the address below, payable to: American University of Beirut \/ Medical Emergency Fund. If you would like information on making a wire transfer, you may email me at jeffrey@aub.edu. You can also help by forwarding this message to others who might be interested in contributing to relief efforts.
\nThe University is reassessing its needs on a daily basis. Updates are on the AUB website. Please help us help Lebanon. Thank you.
\nW. Stephen Jeffrey Vice President for Development and External Relations
\nAmerican University of Beirut – 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor – New York, NY 10017 – U.S.A. Tel: 212- 583-7600 – Fax: 212-583- 7650
\nCONTRIBUTIONS NEEDED FOR RELIEF EFFORTS:
\n=== NGOs needing help ===========================
\n1) LEBANESE RED CROSS
\nphone: 140
\naccount holder: LEBANESE RED CROSS
\nbank: AUDI BANK
\nbranch: BAB IDRISS
\nAccount number: 841500
\nSWIFT: AUDBLBBX
\nor http:\/\/www.cicr.org\/donation
\n2) FARAH EL AATA (Joy of giving)
\nmobile: (+961) 3 719 579
\naddress: Nazareth school and sagesse school
\nclemenceau street , Beirut
\naccount holder: FARAH EL AATA (OFFRE JOIE)
\naccount number: 586 816
\nbank: AUDI BANK
\nSWIFT: AUDBLBBX
\n3) SOCIETE SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
\nContacts: jad.bitar@hec.ca or joanne@karkour.com
\nAccount holder : Société de Saint-Vincent de Paul
\nBank: Banque Audi
\nAccount number: US$: 088587\/461\/002\/009\/39
\nSWIFT : AUDBLBBX
\n4) Caritas Liban
\nTel: 01\/499767- 01\/483305
\nE-Mail: executive@caritas.org.lb
\nWebsite: www.caritas.org.lb
\nTo donate:
\nBanque Nationale de Paris Intercontinentale(BNPI)
\nCompte en $ ou L.L : 136,932,001,24
\nSociété Générale de Banque au Liban (SGBL)
\nCompte en $: 001,004,360,208002,01,1
\nCompte en L.L.: 001,001,360,208002,01,6
\nBanque Libano Française (BLF)
\nCompte en $: 215974,70
\nCompte en L.L.: 215974,70
\nFransabank
\nCompte en $ : 327924,85
\nCompte en L.L.: 327924,85
\n=== Needed supplies ====================== 1) FOOD (Priority)
\nPasta (Spaghetti)
\nFlour
\nBread
\nRice
\nSugar
\nOil
\nCanned Food
\nPowder Milk
\nCereals (lentils, beans, peas, …)
\nPasteurized cheese (picon, smeds….)
\nWATER
\n2) UTILITIES
\nBlankets
\nSleeping Mats (PRIORITY)
\nCooking pots
\nDish
\nMetal spoon
\nMug
\nCookers
\nGas containers
\nCandles
\nMatches
\n3) HYGIENE
\nSoap Bar
\nMulti-purpose detergent
\nSanitary towels for women
\nToilet paper
\nSoft tissues
\nDiapers for children from 0-2 years old
\nToothpaste
\nToothbrush
\nShampoo
\n4) MEDICAL
\nMulti-vitamins
\nIron
\nMulti-purpose analgesic (Panadol, Tylenol)
\nSterile bandages
\nAlcohol
\nMercurochrome
\nBandages
\nAntiseptic lotion <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[43,227,30],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/amrani.cc\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1281"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/amrani.cc\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/amrani.cc\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/amrani.cc\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/amrani.cc\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1281"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/amrani.cc\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1281\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/amrani.cc\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1281"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/amrani.cc\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1281"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/amrani.cc\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1281"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}