Burundi: Dear brothers, sisters and compatriots,

Winter is fast approaching.  Many people are beginning to wear coats, hats, and gloves as the weather is getting cooler. My recent project in conjunction with I.R.C volunteer Gina Short, and Iwacu1.com, has been to help African refugees in the Baltimore area.

Recently settled Africans, though, have never experienced a Baltimore winter.  They have never experienced snow falling down upon their shoulders.  And, they have never experienced the frigid air chilling their bones.

However, the refugees are started to fell the chilly days and nights.  Unfortunately, many do not have coats to keep them warm in those chilly times.  In addition, the recently settled refugees may not have the financial resources to purchase the needed coats.

We can help by providing financial assistance to Somali Bantu Refugees so that they can purchase needed coats, hats or gloves.  This means that families, including mothers, fathers, and their children, will have a coat to help them through the winter.

Your donation, no matter how small or large, will help African refugees.  Thank you for your assistance.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact:

Miss Burundi or Gina Short at

Tel: 410-569-7580.

gshor001@umaryland.edu

Aurianen@yahoo.com

Sincerely yours,

Auriane N. Isis                              Gina Short

Miss Burundi International ’03-’04        International Rescue Committee Volunteer