Palestine Children's Relief Fund
501(c)(3) | |
Area served | Middle East |
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Key people | |
Website | www |
The Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) is a registered
The PCRF was founded by Steve Sosebee, who currently serves as the organization's President.[5]
Humanitarian activities
The Palestine Children's Relief Fund sends medical equipment, supplies, and American medical personnel to the region to treat difficult cases and train Palestinian surgeons. Several injured or sick children are being treated in the U.S. for free. The PCRF relies on volunteers throughout the U.S. who act as host families and donors. The organization also helps suffering children from other Middle Eastern nations, based on medical need. The PCRF has built two pediatric cancer departments in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.[4] In addition to physical medical care, the PCRF operates a mental health program in Gaza.[6]
History
1991: Establishment
The Palestine Children's Relief Fund was established in 1991.
2004–2007: Attempted donation by the Holy Land Foundation, and Open Heart
In 2004, the
In 2006, the PCRF, in cooperation with the
2009–2020: Pediatric cancer units
In 2009, al Masry died of cancer, and Sosebee moved to Palestine with his daughters.
2021–present: Ongoing work
During the
On November 16, 2023, PCRF awarded
Reception
As of November 2023[update], PCRF has held a four-star charity rating since September 2012 from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities' fiscal management.[18] The organization has received support and endorsements from U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes,[19] former U.S. Congressman Albert Wynn, and actor and humanitarian Richard Gere.[20][21]
In October 2006, former U.S. president Jimmy Carter issued a video endorsement of the organization.[20][22]
Footnotes
References
- ^ "Khaled Abughazaleh, BDS, DMD – The PCRF". PCRF.net. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
- ^ "Ashraf Abu-Issa – The PCRF". PCRF.net. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
- ^ a b c PCRF: Who We Are Archived 6 April 2006 at the Wayback Machine (Accessed 13 April 2006)
- ^ a b "The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has strained medical services and left families reeling. Here are six organizations you can support to help victims". CNN. 19 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Steve Sosebee". PCRF.net. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ISSN 0145-2134.
- ^ a b 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Strom, Stephanie (2004-04-15). "Charity Seeks To Transfer Money Frozen By Treasury". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2022-04-07. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ "British Council Film: Open Heart". British Council. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ Akram, Fares (2019-02-19). "US charity opens cancer ward for children in Gaza". Associated Press.
- ^ @VaushV (May 18, 2021). "After nearly 27 hours of uninterrupted livestreaming, we managed to raise an unbelievable $292,284.71 for Palestine Children's Relief Fund. I had the pleasure of speaking to the charity's founder, @Stevesosebee, and I could not be more confident in the value of his work" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Grayson, Nathan (18 May 2021). "As Gaza Burns, Twitch Charity Streams For Palestine Remain Few And Far Between". Kotaku. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ Farzan, Antonia Noori (19 May 2021). "Humanitarian groups providing aid in Gaza face steep barriers". The Washington Post. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ Al-Mughrabi, Nidal; Al-Mughrabi, Nidal (2023-11-06). "Gaza death toll tops 10,000; UN calls it a children's graveyard". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ McDougall, A. J. (2023-11-07). "Airstrike Decimates U.S.-Funded Children's Hospital in Gaza". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ Abu Riash, Abdelhakim (7 November 2023). "Israel targets Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza City". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ "PCRF joins Anera and WCK to Partner on Gaza Crisis Response". Anera. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ "Palestine Children's Relief Fund". Charity Navigator. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ Commendation letter by Senator Paul Sarbanes dated 23 May 2003 Archived 12 July 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "Message from Richard Gere To the Palestine Children's Relief Fund". Palestine Children's Relief Fund. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 28 February 2008.
- ^ Schwartz, Susan (9 November 2006). "The Palestinian Children's Relief Fund Gala". The Muslim Observer. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2008.
- ^ Jimmy Carter's endorsement Archived 10 November 2006 at the Wayback Machine