Tuesday, April 13, 2010

URGENT: Call to Action

I received the following letter from my adoption/placing agency from the Joint Council on International Children's Services (JCICS) regarding the recent horrific actions of one American family to abandon and send their Russian born child back to Moscow all alone.  They are asking for immediate help from any and all people tied to the adoption community to help save intercountry adoptions.  You do not have to be an adoptive parent just a supporter of adoption to sign the letter to both presidents.  Please sign before tonight so that the letter can be given to the Russian President Medvedev before he lives the US.  There are so many children and parents-to-be lives that are hanging in the balance waiting to become families. Please don't allow this one family's wrongful deed end forever million's of children's dreams to be loved by a mommy and daddy. This is urgent and time sensitive.  Please help.  More info on http://www.jointcouncil.org/

April 12, 2010


We Are The Truth

A Campaign and Call to Action

The outrageous treatment of Artyem by his adoptive family has rightfully resulted in outrage by
the Governments of Russia and the United States and all who care about children. The tragedy
has cast a light on intercountry adoption that says it is not safe, the system failed and adopted
children cause insurmountable problems. The heartbreak of Artyem Saviliev’s abandonment has
once again elevated a singular incident to a level which may result in the suspension of
intercountry adoption. Suspending adoption, even temporarily, will only cause thousands of
children to suffer the debilitating effects of life in an orphanage.
You, the community of adoptees, adoptive parents, adoptive grandparents, child welfare
professionals and child advocates know that the outrageous and indefensible actions of one
parent are not indicative of how children are treated by adoptive families. You know that
families who encounter difficulties do not simply abandon their child. You know that help is
available, that solutions are found and that families can thrive. And you know that suspending
adoption does not protect children but only subjects them to the depravity of an institution…and
an entire life without a family.
You, the adoption community know the truth. You live the truth. You are the truth.
Join our campaign to bring the truth to light and help children in need find a permanent and safe
family.

What You Can Do:

1) Sign the letter to President Medvedev and President Obama: The letter asks both
Presidents to ensure that intercountry adoption continues uninterrupted and to
aggressively investigate and prosecute anyone involved in the abuse of children. You can
sign anytime, but doing so before Tuesday night would help us get the letters to both
Presidents before President Medvedev leaves the U.S.  http://www.gopetition.com/online/35485.html

2) We Are The Truth – an adoption blogger day: To ensure the world knows about every
successful adoption, on Thursday, April 15, 2010 blog about your adoption or the
adoption of someone you know. It doesn’t matter if your adoption is with Russia,
domestic or otherwise international. Let the world know your truth!
117 South St Asaph St ' Alexandria, VA 22314 USA ' Tel: +1 703-535-8045 ' www.jointcouncil.org ' jcics@jcics.org

3) Tell Your Truth with Video - make sure the world sees, hears and feels the

thousands of successful adoptions from Russia by:
a. Send Joint Council your successful Russian adoption video via email to
alexa.m@jcics.org.
i. Video should be a maximum of 3 minutes.
ii. A release must be sent to Joint Council or we cannot accept your video.
For a copy of the release, click here.
b. Joint Council will translate the video into Russian and post it on our YouTube
Channel.

4) Tell Your Truth with Words and Photos
a. Send Joint Council your successful Russian adoption story via email to
alexa.m@jcics.org. Send us your stories through:
i. Photos (please do not send more than 10)
ii. Essays (maximum 500 words)
iii. A release must be sent to Joint Council or we cannot accept your story
and/or pictures. For a copy of the release, click here.
b. Joint Council will then compile the stories and pictures, translate them into
Russian and post them on our website and/or blog.

5) Share Your Truth
a. Joint Council will post, forward and share your stories via Facebook, Twitter, and
blogs. Joint Council will be updating our YouTube Channel and Facebook page
as the stories get compiled and translated, please subscribe to us on YouTube,
Twitter and Fan us on Facebook.
b. You do the same by posting on your Facebook, Twitter, blog and website!
Want to help more?
• Are you willing to speak to the media about your Russian adoption? If so, please email
betheanswer@jcics.org with the following:
o Your name(s)
o City, State of residence
o Contact Phone Numbers
o Contact Email
o Short 4 sentence bio about your adoption
• Do you speak Russian?
o We are in need of individual volunteers who can help our staff translate the videos
and text quickly. If you are interested in helping, email Joint Council at
intern@jcics.org.
• Do you live in the Alexandria, VA area?
o Joint Council is in need of short term volunteers over the next two weeks, email
rebeccah@jcics.org if you would like to volunteer.
 
 
117 South St Asaph St ' Alexandria, VA 22314 USA ' Tel: +1 703-535-8045 ' www.jointcouncil.org ' jcics@jcics.org

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi friends, its wonderful piece of writing about educationand completely defined, keep it up all the time.



Here is my web site ... Tarifrechner private krankenversicherung

Anonymous said...

I like what you guys tend to be up too. Such clever work and exposure!

Keep up the very good works guys I've you guys to my blogroll.

Feel free to visit my website - entrepreneur ideas for teens

Anonymous said...

When I initially commented I clicked the "Notify me when new comments are added" checkbox and now each time
a comment is added I get three e-mails with the same comment.
Is there any way you can remove me from that service?
Cheers!

My web-site: best free hosting provider

Anonymous said...

You can certainly see your skills in the article you
write. The sector hopes for more passionate writers such as you
who are not afraid to mention how they believe.

All the time go after your heart.

Feel free to visit my webpage popular island vacations

Anonymous said...

It's the best time to make some plans for the future and it's time to be happy.
I've read this post and if I could I wish to suggest you some interesting things or suggestions. Perhaps you can write next articles referring to this article. I wish to read even more things about it!

Here is my website ... Ideas for a new business

Anonymous said...

I was suggested this web site by my cousin. I'm not sure whether this post is written by him as no one else know such detailed about my problem. You're incredible!
Thanks!

Visit my site :: private krankenkasse gesetzliche krankenkasse
Also see my web page: wiki private krankenversicherung

Anonymous said...

Excellent article! We are linking to this particularly great post on our website.
Keep up the good writing.

Here is my web-site - how can i get a home equity loan

Anonymous said...

Link exchange is nothing else however it is simply placing the other person's webpage link on your page at proper place and other person will also do same for you.

Feel free to surf to my webpage :: electronic document management

Anonymous said...

This information is worth everyone's attention. How can I find out more?

Also visit my web blog - private versicherung studenten

Anonymous said...

Excellent blog you have got here.. It's hard to find quality writing like yours nowadays. I really appreciate people like you! Take care!!

Take a look at my website - Florida Bad Credit Mortgage

Anonymous said...

I'm impressed, I have to admit. Rarely do I encounter a blog that's both educative and
entertaining, and let me tell you, you've hit the nail on the head. The problem is something too few folks are speaking intelligently about. I'm very happy
I came across this in my search for something relating to this.


Also visit my weblog: seo expert bangalore

Anonymous said...

It is [url=http://www.tasty-onlinecasino.co.uk/]online casino[/url] online casino It gave out no because I claimed a bonus I Feature to hold performing before final climb-down. http://www.onlinecasinotaste.co.uk/

Anonymous said...

Simply because that was the best rate for any of your playing cards for cash improvements doesn't mean is it doesn't best pace for balance transfer deals [url=http://www.vejhi.co.uk/]quick loans[/url] uk quick loans The particular Steps so you can get Easy Payday loans online http://www.pihquickloans.co.uk/

Anonymous said...

most Try shoe cosmetics christian louboutin trainers the not about http://www.ghdoutletcenter.co.uk/ Once are Insulated tell varied ghd flat iron talk at items travelpro landmark http://www.toms2013outlet.net/ in offer citing devastating get http://www.raybanzone.com/ on luggage outlet

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...