As Mainers, we have a great, heartfelt talent for embracing and helping those in dire need. As we watch the heartbreaking collapse of Afghanistan, the one thing I hope we can all agree on is that we must help the innocent children, women and men brutalized by and fleeing this horrific war.

If you would like to donate to an internationally respected organization directly helping these fleeing refugees, please consider a donation to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) at Rescue.Org.

David M. Carew

Waterville