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Want to give a gift that will make a lasting
difference in the life of someone? Through the Run for Hope 300 Miles
Series, you have the opportunity to give hope to someone.

Liberia Crisis Center committed to running approximately 20
miles of the Run for Hope 300 Miles Series in Tucson, Arizona this gone Nov. 27, 2010. This
run/awareness is intended to bring attention and awareness to
the “double flight refugees” – women who have fled persecution two or more
times and are also survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
This event coincides with programs commemorating the 20th anniversary of
the 16 days of Activism against Gender Violence Campaign held November
25–December 10 internationally.

20 miles was not easy, but neither being SGBV. SGBV has been our
inspiration and also our motivation during our trainings. We hope to complete
the on going Run for hope 300 miles.

You can make a difference. Anyone wishing to sponsor us, or getting
involved, please visit our site. Please feel free to
send messages and donate to this cause easily and directly on our web
site.  You can visit us at: YouTube

Please find attached a press release and flyer on upcoming event.

Thank you for your commitment as we take steps to end violence against
women and children.

Sincerely,

Beverly Gol-Yekeson

Facts and Figures
•       Women and children account for almost 80% of the casualties of conflict
         and war.
•       It is believed that there are 40,000 survivors of torture living in the
        Mid-Atlantic region.
•       Since 2005, the U.S.A. has been receiving an increasing number of
         refugees,  many of whom are considered “double flight refugees”—vulnerable
         families headed by single women who have fled persecution two or more
         times and also are survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
         They are experiencing difficulties finding employment due to language
          barriers and lack of necessary skills. The prevalence of children between
          6–17 who have experience or are experiencing abuse is just one example of
          the challenges.
•        During the 14-year Liberian Civil Wars, approximately 60–70 percent of
          females of all ages suffered some form of SGBV, including herself.