CARE Report (1970s)

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Hundreds of thousands flee hardship, leading to overcrowded relief camps and urgent aid needs. CARE, an international nonprofit, provides essential goods and services, addressing starvation and malnutrition among refugees. Through careful distribution of emergency kits and support, CARE empowers individuals, remaining committed to aid as long as necessary.

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Timeline

00:00:09
Hundreds of thousands of people are displaced from their homes, facing starvation and sickness in overcrowded relief camps.

00:00:31
A family discusses the worsening situation and considers contributing to the CARE organization to help those in need.

00:00:49
Mike Hamster from Thailand reports on the dire situation in border camps, confirming that relief operations have begun.

00:01:11
Ed Wesley, CAR’s chairman, urgently requests help, stating that CARE is providing food, medical aid, and basic kits to severely malnourished children and their families.

00:01:49
L. Samia, executive director of CARE, explains that the organization converts donations into vital goods and services, a practice that began during World War II to aid war-torn Europe.

00:02:20
A historical clip shows a check being handed over for a food package for starving people in Europe, with a speaker commending CARE’s role in supplementing ENRA to provide food for hungry Europeans in 1946.

00:02:51
CARE now operates globally, supported by contributions from individuals, foundations, and businesses in various countries, with food commodities donated from programs like Food for Peace.

00:03:13
Local governments overseas contribute to distribution costs, and beneficiaries often perform labor in self-help development projects, alongside relief efforts for refugees like those in Cambodia.

00:03:32
The global community has responded to the call for help from Cambodia, recognizing the immense need for aid due to the tragedy.

00:04:02
Voluntary agencies have been working to assist the growing number of refugees, and Americans are urged to support these efforts.

00:04:16
Care is collaborating with other agencies, bringing its experience and expertise to the relief effort, which is acknowledged by the international community.

00:04:28
Care has engaged with local government, UN agencies, and other private organizations to identify the most critical areas for assistance.

00:04:48
The organization established local headquarters in Bangkok, arranged transportation, and brought in medical personnel to assist in hospitals and dispense medication in refugee camps.

00:05:04
Food and medical supplies were flown and trucked in, as the need for more food was critical due to severe starvation and malnutrition among the refugees.

00:05:25
Leveraging years of experience, the organization built food storage warehouses and kitchens, hired local staff, and within weeks, fed thousands daily with donated and locally purchased ingredients.

00:06:06
The severely malnourished and those unable to walk were prioritized for feeding, with special nutrients given to the very ill before medical treatment.

00:06:23 – 00:07:45 Providing Basic Necessities and Emergency Kits

00:06:23
Feeding centers were established and basic necessities like buckets for water and washing were distributed to each family.

00:06:39
Care prepared practical basic needs kits containing soap, combs, sewing kits, towels, sarongs, t-shirts, sandals, and cotton cloth for those who had lost everything.

00:07:01
Recipients were carefully chosen based on need, with one bucket distributed to each family at various points in the camps, restoring personal dignity to thousands.

00:07:25
The health of the children improved remarkably, allowing them to smile again, though thousands more still require assistance.

00:07:45
CARE will continue to provide assistance as long as there is a need and concerned individuals offer resources.

00:08:03
The executive director assures that aid transmitted through CARE will quickly reach those most in need.

00:08:12
CARE expresses gratitude for the concern and support provided to suffering families.