Food for thought?

The United Nations warned Friday of a food crisis in Sri Lanka's north where some 250,000 civilians are trapped in fighting between government forces and Tamil rebels on the verge of defeat.
Amnesty International called on both sides to declare a cease-fire to allow civilians out and to let food, water and medical supplies be delivered to those who can't leave.

''A quarter of a million people are suffering without adequate food and shelter while shells rain down upon them,'' said Yolanda Foster, a researcher at the London-based rights group.

Two hundred and fifty thousand Sri Lankans do not currently have access to food.
The U.N.’s World Food Program wants to help, but can’t get supplies into the area. The government is saying it’s protecting civilians, but death tolls are rising. Amnesty International is calling for a ceasefire to get innocents out of harm’s way, but have been denied.

And ah! if you would be interested, here's another journal:Angelina Jolie’s Sri Lanka Journal

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I relate to this song so much! Each and every thing that's said n sung

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Tap Project

Dear Friend of UNICEF,

A single glass of water can make a difference around the world.

Clean and plentiful drinking water is a privilege millions of us take for granted. But more than 1 billion people do not have access to clean water, and the effects on children are devastating. More than 1.5 million children die each year as a result of not having clean water or adequate sanitation facilities. UNICEF has saved more young lives than any other humanitarian organization in the world and understands the critical role clean water plays in a child’s survival.

As a way to raise awareness of this crucial issue, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF is proud to announce the national launch of the Tap Project, a campaign that celebrates the clean and accessible drinking water available in the United States while helping UNICEF provide safe water for children around the world.

During the week of March 16 culminating on Word Water Day, March 22, 2008, restaurants across the country will ask their customers to donate $1 for the tap water they usually enjoy for free. Your participation in the Tap Project will help educate others and work to improve water and sanitation conditions for children and their families around the world. And with your help, communities within the U.S. will become more aware of the water crisis around the world and understand how they can help.

Tap Project Volunteers have two major roles:

• Recruit restaurants to participate in the Tap Project
• Promote the Tap Project in local communities

These roles are crucial to the project's success and will help UNICEF save many children's lives. Visit tapproject.org to become familiar with the program and register as a volunteer. You will then be sent a Tap Project Volunteer Activation Kit, which will include all the tools you will need to conduct a successful campaign, including a handbook, and other resources to help you stay organized and establish your legitimacy as a Tap Project Volunteer.

For just $1 UNICEF can provide a child with clean drinking water for 40 days. Donations generated through the Tap Project will fund UNICEF’s water and sanitation programs that give children access to clean water and adequate sanitation facilities.

Change is possible. And you can make it happen. Register as a Tap Project Volunteer today! Visit www.tapproject.org.