IN MEMORIAM
We are deeply saddened to announce that iACT lost our visionary co-founders in a tragic accident on November 23, 2021. Gabriel Stauring and Katie-Jay Scott were a shining light for so many. They created a global family that worked collectively and mindfully to improve the lives of refugee communities around the world. For those of us who were fortunate enough to know and work with them, we have lost dear friends. The world has lost two amazing human beings.
Gabriel and Katie-Jay’s compassion and spirit will forever be the foundation of iACT. While our hearts are heavy, we are committed to continue to work toward a world where the dignity, humanity, and agency of conflict-affected people are recognized, affirmed, and supported. Please help us ensure that their dream lives on.
IN MEMORIAM
We are deeply saddened to announce that iACT lost our visionary co-founders in a tragic accident on November 23, 2021. Gabriel Stauring and Katie-Jay Scott were a shining light for so many. They created a global family that worked collectively and mindfully to improve the lives of refugee communities around the world. For those of us who were fortunate enough to know and work with them, we have lost dear friends. The world has lost two amazing human beings.
Gabriel and Katie-Jay’s compassion and spirit will forever be the foundation of iACT. While our hearts are heavy, we are committed to continue to work toward a world where the dignity, humanity, and agency of conflict-affected people are recognized, affirmed, and supported. Please help us ensure that their dream lives on.
REFUGEE-LED SOLUTIONS.
Help break the cycle of violence for communities affected by mass atrocities.
Support iACT’s work to identify new solutions that can be co-created, managed, and led by refugees.
IMPACT
As a result of our programs, hundreds of male and female refugees are trained and employed to adapt and lead education, sports, and human rights programs in their communities.
17 years
is the average length of stay for a refugee in a refugee camp
304,650
Darfur refugees living in eastern Chad
21 million
refugees worldwide
12
refugee camps in eastern Chad
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Dr. Elliot Salloway Fund for Empathy
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Supporting hope in the Central African Republic
By the afternoon, the consensus was encapsulated by what one humanitarian worker in Bangui told us, “This is CAR. It is always high risk.”
Discussing iACT with Fr. Vazken Movsesian
Fr. Vazken Movsesian, from In His Shoes, interviewed Katie-Jay and Gabriel about their shared journey as anti-genocide activists and about iACT’s work, from its inception to our recent trip to Armenia to work with communities affected by the 2020 war in Artsakh.
Revving Our Engines for CAR
We are excited to announce that iACT has secured initial funding for our team to return to the Central African Republic (CAR) this fall, for the first time since 2017.