Volunteerism
Volunteerism in the United States
December 05, 2007 - Iraqi Burn Victim Helped by Government and Private Efforts
Teenagers and children give money, time to make life easier for others
Teenagers and children give money, time to make life easier for others
Washington -- Youssif, the 5-year-old Iraqi victim of an attack involving burning gasoline, is now in the United States receiving medical treatment thanks to close cooperation between the U.S. government, the Cable News Network (CNN) and private U.S. medical groups, says a consular officer formerly stationed in Baghdad.
Jewell Evans, a U.S. diplomat who was assigned to Baghdad from 2006 to 2007, played a key role in facilitating Youssif and his family’s departure from Baghdad and their entry into the United States after CNN broadcast a report in August of the attack. more
December 22, 2006 - Philanthropy Starts at Early Age in United States
Teenagers and children give money, time to make life easier for others
Washington – American youth believe they possess the spirit and strength to make the world a better place, and in countless ways they are working together to make a difference every day.
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