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Oct 3, 2013
Oct 3, 2013
Oct 1, 2013

Syrian refugees to hit 2M next week
As the worlds media continues to frame the conflict in Syria as a 'political
crisis' thousands of families are being displaced every day. Forced from their
homes, their villages and their communities.
Next week the number of registered refugees in the region will top 2M.
An increase of 1.8M in less than 12 months. This makes it one of the worst
humanitarian crises this century.
The surrounding countries of Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey have borne
the brunt of those left displaced by the conflict. 75% of refugees are women
and children, many are in informal camps with little safe spaces to gather
and inadequate educational and health facilities. As members of the building
industry we have a moral obligation to develop facilities that create secure,
safe and welcoming environments that can bring a sense of normalcy.
Facilities not just for a temporary situation but eventually a passage home.
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"Designing Recovery" Competition Winners Announced!
Three winners were announced today for "Designing Recovery," an ideas
competition designed to help survivors affected by natural disasters by
promoting the rebuilding of sustainable and resilient communities.
The competition called for ideas for the cities of New York City, New Orleans
and Joplin, MO - three cities greatly affected by recent natural disasters.
Organized in partnership between Architecture for Humanity, the American
Institute of Architects, Make It Right, St. Bernard Project, and Dow
Building Solutions, with winners evaluated closely for not only their
strategies towards addressing disaster mitigation, but their actual livability as
well.
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Sandy Design Help Desk: October 7-12
Are you or someone you know a resident affected by Hurricane Sandy and
in need of design and technical consultation to rebuild your home?
During October 7-12, 2013, Architecture for Humanity along with partners,
Enterprise Community Partners Inc., Pratt Center and Margert
Community Corporation, will host a Sandy Design Help Desk to benefit
NYC area residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. The Sandy Design Help
Desk will provide free design and technical consultation from industry
professionals to aid in the rebuilding process.
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Clinton Global Initiative announces Architecture for Humanity
as 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge Partner
During today's Opening Plenary of the Clinton Global Initiative Annual
Meeting in NYC, Former President Bill Clinton announced a global
commitment to the 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge. We are
honored to be listed alongside esteemed partners, Swiss Re, American
Institute of Architects, and Palantir on this Rockefeller Foundation
pioneered and led Commitment to Action.
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