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LIFE & InterAction Organize Landmark International Forum in DC
Thursday, April 13, 2006
By: Mohammed Alomari
Life for Relief and Development (LIFE), the largest American Muslim humanitarian relief organization, in cooperation with InterAction, the largest alliance of U.S.-based international development and humanitarian non-governmental organization, held a joint forum Wednesday April 12, entitled "Challenges to Understanding Charitable Work in the Arab and Muslim World post-9/11.
For Immediate Release
Mohammed Alomari Thursday, April 13, 2006
Media Contact
Life for Relief and Development
Tel: (248)-424-7493 Ext 7421
malomari@lifeusa.org
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Nasserie Carew of InterAction
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ncarew@interaction.org
Life for Relief and Development (LIFE), the largest American Muslim humanitarian relief organization, in cooperation with InterAction, the largest alliance of U.S.-based international development and humanitarian non-governmental organization, held a joint forum Wednesday April 12, entitled "Challenges to Understanding Charitable Work in the Arab and Muslim World post-9/11.
This event was attended by a number of major non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that operate in the U.S. and Muslim World. The attendees discussed the challenges faced by International charities operating in the Muslim World, with emphasis on difficulties facing American Muslim charities in the post-9/11 environment. In addition they discussed opportunities for potential cooperation in order to overcome these challenges.
Commenting on this landmark event, Dr. Khalil Jassemm, CEO of LIFE, said, "I am grateful to all those who made this a success. This is a first step in starting a dialogue that raises consciousness about the issues faced by American Muslim NGOs and offers appropriate solutions. Humanitarian development in the Muslim World is in the strategic interests of the United States. American Muslim NGOs are uniquely qualified to play an important role in providing humanitarian assistance and restoring America's image in the Muslim World."
"LIFE and InterAction believe it is critically important that charity organizations work together -- and with government -- to understand the successes and failures of recent efforts, discern which areas require additional attention, and establish clear guidelines ensuring transparency and expedited allocation of international care and assistance" added Dr. Mohammad Akhter, president and CEO of InterAction.
Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) is a Michigan based 501(c)(3) non-profit NGO in consultative status with the Economical and Social Council of the United Nations, registered with USAID, and is dedicated to alleviating human suffering around the world regardless of race, creed, color or cultural background.
InterAction is the largest alliance of U.S.-based international humanitarian and development NGOs.
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