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Conflict philanthropy: Kurdistan

Going beyond hashtags and impassioned cries during temporary protests this effort, however, can only truly be ignited by everyone joining together.

The intent behind this project is to reestablish R2P as not just a political buzzword or leveraging tool but a social and political responsibility. A mandate not to be ignored due to inconvenience or political misgivings.

In accordance with all international and host nation laws any money raised through "gofundme" will be used to support and launch a mission to Kurdistan's embattled republic.

Our group of volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities but are standing on a strong foundation of counter-terrorism, medical, military and combat disciplines as well as threat assessment, threat management and religious conflict resolution.

Most of the volunteers, who shall remain anonymous for security purposes, will be putting an incredible financial strain on their lives to undertake this project, to save lives. They will be leaving their families, jobs, and livelihood behind. Any donations will only be used to support the project, no individuals will profit from this charity.

Expenses covered would include airfaire, cost of living and supplies to conduct the mission.

Our plan is to bring a wide variety of critical skills into the country to perform instruction and also bolster underperforming sectors. Our work will be done in direct concert with the Kurdish Regional Government. This will include medical activities, assessing populations at risk and ensuring fleeing refugees have safe passage away from the front lines.

What I can offer in return for your donation is as much financial transparency as possible. This will allow you to see where money is being allocated and to see quite literally the fruits of your donations. We plan on publishing ledgers or receipts when they are available to illustrate what is being paid for.
Volunteers draw on experience interacting within tribal framework in Afghanistan
Volunteers also posess years of experience within the Iraq region itself, Arabic culture and society.

Volunteers come from around the world including Canada's military.A volunteer from Finland has also pledged to help the Kurdish people.



If you feel strongly, as we do, about upholding the core values behind the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine, please consider donating to this project.

If you would like to go the extra mile and volunteer time, either in the field or administratively, please feel free to reach out to us through our campaign page.

Organizer

Ding Chavez
Organizer
Alexandria, VA

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