Steal my stuff, and I shank your shins

The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and neighbouring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. WHO said the outbreak does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency like COVID-19, and advised against the closure of international borders.

Did you know that since declaring a "ceasefire" Israel has continued to construct permanent military bases in Gaza and attacked Palestinians almost every single day?

(I know this isn't the most even way to represent animal groups but I tried to go off of what I saw mentioned most in the notes)

Below are a few sources accepting donations to provide food, aide, and more to those affected. If you have any means to donate please do so. The Lebanese Red Cross - provides life saving medical services across the country

Lebanese Food Bank - distributing food and essential supplies to those who are directly affected and displaced

Egna Legna Besidet - a women migrant domestic worker run humanitarian and advocacy organization providing humanitarian assistance and emergency aide for migrant domestic workers

The central theme of CPK is basically

"We were only a part of each other's lives for a short time, but the lessons we learned along the way made us both stronger and prepared us for the hardships life would one day throw at us NO. FUCK YOU. You can SHOVE your bittersweet individual growth. I want THE PEOPLE I LOVE to BE IN MY LIFE. Because our human connections to each other are what make life worth LIVING. What good is there in becoming better as a person if you have to do it alone?"

And I am just so very deeply in love with that message. The idea that what makes Iroha stronger isn't just seeing the way Kaguya lives her life and being inspired by it. It's Kaguya. It's having Kaguya and Yachiyo and her friends and the family she's estranged from in her life that motivates her, that satisfies and fulfills her. They don't just help her come out of her shell; They are what lies beyond her shell. They're what it's all for.

In rejecting the bittersweet ending, Cosmic Princess Kaguya rejects the individualism of living for self-improvement at the expense of those connections.

໑ — Random Icons Icons from Cosmic Princess Kaguya!

We have spoken about baby Ayla here many times. Unfortunately, she continues to suffer. Her immune system is still compromised due to malnutrition, as well as a series of illnesses and injuries incurred as a result of the harsh conditions in Gaza. Now she has contracted viral gastroenteritis, something which is afflicting many of our friends in Gaza right now. She has a very high fever, is unable to eat, and suffering from muscle pain. With her immune system already compromised, she is in very poor condition and needs treatment urgently!! The antipyretic and the antibiotic needed for her treatment amount to $1,000, which we hope to raise quickly so we can get her treated ASAP!!

Current: $75,516 out of $75,682 usd—updated 27 February

Need to raise: $166 usd