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Dear Board of Directors,

I trust you’ve seen the terrible news today from Afghanistan and the attack on one of Save the Children’s offices where three people were killed.

We’re profoundly saddened and know that so many of our board members’ organizations have suffered similar attacks as they work in some of the most dangerous parts of the world. I remain hopeful however – especially on days like today – by the courage of our NGOs and business leaders who continue their humanitarian commitment to save lives.

Our heart goes out to the entire Save family and our board co-chair Carolyn Miles. Her statement<http://www.savethechildren.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=8rKLIXMGIpI4E&b=9540759&ct=15009965¬oc=1> to the press is below.

See you next week. Warm regards,

Liz
Liz Schrayer, USGLC


Update on Attack at Save the Children in Jalalabad, Afghanistan

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (January 24, 2018) — In response to the attack at Save the Children’s office in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, Carolyn Miles, President & CEO of Save the Children said:

“It is with profound sadness that we can confirm three Save the Children staff members were killed earlier today in an attack on our office in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. All other staff have been safely rescued from the office. Four were injured in the attack and are receiving medical treatment.

Save the Children condemns this attack in the strongest possible terms. We are shocked and appalled at the violence, carried out against our staff in Afghanistan who are dedicated humanitarians, committed to improving the lives and wellbeing of millions of children across the country. We are doing everything we can to ensure all of our staff get the support they need in the aftermath of this devastating incident.

Investigations into the nature of the attack are ongoing and the motive cannot yet be confirmed. Attacks against aid workers must never be tolerated and have a direct impact on the children we work to protect.

Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976 providing life-saving health, education, nutrition and child protection programs that have helped millions of children. We have temporarily suspended our operations across the country following today’s events, however we remain fully committed to helping the most deprived children of Afghanistan.”