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Operation Rescue 11/7/21

11/7/2021

 
It’s been more than two weeks since our last update. We want to assure you we’ve been continuing full-speed ahead these past weeks. Work has not slowed at all.

You may enjoy reading a few notes from some of the people whom you helped through your support of Operation Rescue (in some cases, names may have been changed to protect the family or individual):

“I hope you are fine and healthy. Thank you very much for your efforts to save my life and the lives of my family to get out of Afghanistan. I will never forget your love.”  - Amiri

“Thank you so much. Your kindness, support and assistance with us will never be forgotten. Thank you again. We got out from the hell of ignorance forces.”    
- Hassan

​“Thank you a million times from the bottom of our hearts. [Our family will have a] better future in a different country than Afghanistan [and this] matters a lot. They will never forget the future they have been granted by your kindness and support. I cried today hearing that they made it out of Afghanistan. I tried for many years to get them out of that hell but I am glad it happened with your support. Thank you.”  - Ibrahimi

“Thanks a lot for your team’s hard work until did rescue our lives and bring us to safe place. Thank you again.”   - Abuzar
​“My death was 100% sure and now I am safe. Thank you!” - Eesa
Many more notes of appreciation could be shared, but you get the idea.

Recently one of our supporters asked us if we are done using aircraft to move people to safety and others may be wondering the same. We have seats arranged on more flights, and, as long as it is possible to get people out by air, we’ll do everything we can to ensure they are on these flights. In the meantime we’re also arranging flights for people to move to their next destination, so yes, we do plan on more flights.

Simultaneously, we’re also setting up several overland routes that hold promise.
 
As we mentioned in our last update, finding countries that will allow Afghan refugees to enter continues to be a major challenge. As we’ve collaborated with dozens of individuals and organizations, we now have several “first-stop” countries available where refugees can find safety for at least a few months and one or two other countries with longer times. Sadly, the places willing to resettle Afghan refugees remain limited. 

On a happy note, we learned this past Friday morning that nearly ALL of one group on our earlier flight will be given permanent status in the US! While the US made a lot of promises to the Afghan people, tens of thousands have felt abandoned and extremely vulnerable. We’ve seen several indications that the US government is taking action, creating ways to make it easier for these vulnerable refugees to find safety. We hope and pray these steps will lead to real help for desperate families. 

Another bright spot is the new policy allowing circles of friends to sponsor refugees and help them settle in their communities. This is a major move forward and an opportunity for friends, communities, churches, families to officially welcome Afghan refugees. Please feel free to send us an email asking how you can become involved!

Operation Rescue is working with several organizations to help set up housing, food, and health care for refugees in places they’ll be for their first few months after leaving Afghanistan. This process has involved high-level negotiations with the host country governments as well as on-the-ground organizations willing to manage these efforts. Stay tuned for more details soon.

Our latest efforts also involve identifying employment opportunities for Afghan refugees in the hopes of getting them to safety via employment. Working with recruitment agencies, we believe some on our list will find work and be able to leave the country for employment. 

Several people have asked if we are still raising money to support our efforts to help these desperate families. The answer is absolutely, we are! It is expensive to move people by air and by overland. Housing, food, and health-care cost nearly $10 a day per person. Many families have very few resources and are depending on your generosity to cover these costs. 

We have greatly appreciated your support during these months and know we can count on you to continue helping the people of Afghanistan through Operation Rescue.

Operation Rescue started off with a small group of us who had hopes of chartering aircraft and moving people to an airbase in Doha where they would be processed by the US government and flown to the US and safety. Things changed very quickly when the airport was closed and the US military left. Soon Doha was no longer an option and we began searching for other places to take people, arranging places for people to stay once they were evacuated, and looking for permanent places for these people to start their lives over again. As we launched Operation Rescue under the umbrella of nPraxis International, with a list of around 700 asking for our help we’ve now moved to an Operation that has been running for months. Our team of volunteers has given countless hours to get us to where we are today. Our list of desperate people continues to grow as people hear that Operation Rescue is getting people out of the country. More than ever, we covet your prayers and financial support. ​

october 20 update

10/20/2021

 
At last, we have great news to share with you on what’s been happening with Operation Rescue! We continue to move forward with the delicate and complicated work of getting at-risk families safely out of Afghanistan. We do want to be cautious in saying too much since we have seen some operations hindered or stopped where people ended up in even more danger because of too much publicity.

While there have been many challenges, we are pleased and thankful to report that your gifts have provided the way for several hundred people to leave Afghanistan on our aircraft in the past several days. Our operations have grown to where we work with a variety of trusted partners and now utilize land and air routes for moving people safely from Afghanistan. Several dozen people have made it to safety by land routes. We thank you for helping make all this possible.

What remains as one of the greatest challenges is finding countries and places where these people can legally arrive and live for the short or long term. Host countries are requiring payment in advance for lodging, food, and other support needs.

With underwhelming interest from governments and too many people, this is the time to urge citizens and lawmakers to make their voices known in support of keeping the promise to care for those who have worked with us, whether in government or with humanitarian organizations. 

We rejoice and celebrate with you that our first aircraft has finally been allowed to fly! Thank you again for all you have done to move Operation Rescue to where we now are.

Have questions about Operation Rescue and the status of our ongoing efforts? Drop us a line at operationrescue@npraxisinternational.org.

With appreciation,
The Operations Rescue Team

October 4 update

10/4/2021

 
Dear Supporters,

From day one, Operation Rescue has been a team effort. We started out as a group of concerned individuals united by our shared desire to save lives--and that is exactly what we continue to be. Whether you have supported Operation Rescue with a financial donation or the gift of your time, we want you to know that you are just as much a part of this effort as any of us. You saw a need and stepped in, and doing so took a tremendous amount of sacrifice. Your early action made our continued evacuation efforts what they are today. We’ll always be grateful for that.

As sensitive evacuation operations continue every day behind the scenes, we still need you as part of the team now more than ever.

Have questions about Operation Rescue and the status of our ongoing efforts? Drop us a line at
operationrescue@npraxisinternational.org.

With appreciation,
The Operations Rescue Team

OCTOBER 1 Update

10/1/2021

 
Dear Supporters,

From day one, Operation Rescue has been a team effort. We started out as a group of concerned individuals united by our shared desire to save lives--and that is exactly what we continue to be. Whether you have supported Operation Rescue with a financial donation or the gift of your time, we want you to know that you are just as much a part of this effort as any of us. You saw a need and stepped in, and doing so took a tremendous amount of sacrifice. Your early action made our continued evacuation efforts what they are today. We’ll always be grateful for that.

As sensitive evacuation operations continue every day behind the scenes, we still need you as part of the team now more than ever. Here are a few ways you can help:
Volunteer

If you have a skill you think would be useful to Operation Rescue and are interested in donating the gift of your time, please introduce yourself by emailing us at operationrescue@npraxisinternational.org.
Thank you so much to those who have already emailed in and volunteered,
We appreciate you!

Advocate

The United States Government continues to hold the greatest capacity for both enabling and hindering the Afghanistan evacuation effort. Speaking up with your elected representative is a great way to keep the policy spotlight on the evacuation and advocate for actions that will improve America’s response. Attached are simple talking points to get you started.

Work with Us

Operation Rescue is hiring!
We are currently seeking candidates for an Operations Coordinator position, which will play a key role in streamlining and coordinating areas of effort across our volunteer team. A job description is attached. If you would like to apply, please send a cover letter and resume to operationrescue@praxisinternational.org.

Tuesday Prayer
For anyone who is interested, many of us are setting aside Tuesdays to pray and fast specifically for the situation in Afghanistan and we would love for you to join us.
If you would like to share your prayer time with others, feel free to join our WhatsApp group. See the QR code below

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Have questions about Operation Rescue and the status of our ongoing efforts? Drop us a line at operationrescue@npraxisinternational.org.

With appreciation,
The Operations Rescue Team

SEPT 8 update

9/8/2021

 
Dear Friends,

We hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend with family and friends. As you settle back into your normal weekly routine, we wanted to give you a quick update on where Operation Rescue currently stands. Despite numerous obstacles and delays, we haven’t stopped our daily efforts to find new solutions for getting hundreds of at-risk Afghans out of harm’s way.

The reality on the ground changes frequently--sometimes by the hour. As the new interim government in Afghanistan solidifies and airport operations in Kabul and Mazar-e Sharif gradually resume, the rules for authorizing evacuation flights have become murky. Additional passenger documentation is now required to access the airport, and the international community has been slow to issue approvals allowing Afghan refugees to arrive and be processed on their shores.
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We know you are as anxious as we are for a breakthrough. Time is of the essence. We hear from numerous Afghans daily who are actively fleeing for their lives and who are urgently pleading for evacuation options before it’s too late. The truth is, we wouldn’t still be in this fight unless we thought there was still a chance to achieve our mission. With each new challenge arise new opportunities, and until those opportunities are properly exhausted we will keep on striving to achieve what you have supported us to do. We owe this to the hundreds of Afghans that are counting on us as well as the generous supporters that have placed their faith in our efforts.​

Thanks again for your patience and support. We couldn’t do this without you.
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