Party with Matt Dillon and Help Refugees Tonight!

     This evening Governor Bill Richardson, Queen Noor of Jordan, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Actor Matt Dillon and CNN Host Wolf Blitzer will gather for Refugees International’s 32nd Anniversary Dinner at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium in DC.  Sam Waterston (aka ADA Jack McCoy) is hosting the event, which will celebrate the work of Refugees International and commemorate late Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke at Andrew Mellon Auditorium.

      Established in 1979, Refugees International  is a non-governmental organization that serves the needs of refugees all over the world.  Each year, the organization conducts 20 to 25 field missions to identify displaced people’s needs for basic services such as food, water, health care, housing, access to education and protection from harm.  Refugees International also works with policymakers to advocate for the needs and well being of refugees.  Currently, the NGO focuses particularly on displaced people in Iraq, Sudan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Burma, and Colombia. 

     Following the dinner tonight, Actor Matt Dillon, who serves on the Board of Directors, will host an after party at L2 Lounge in Georgetown.  Admission is $25 and benefits Refugees International.