Welcome to the IAG at UCSF!

The Iraq Action Group is an organization of students, faculty members and staff united in the goal of educating the UCSF community and the public about the health effects of the Iraq War on Iraqis and American citizens.

We sense there are many members of our community who share our interest in staying aware of the impact of the war on both the nation and the international community. To this end, there is a need to create a place of gathering that will allow people to come together, support and empower one another, and access resources.

The group holds weekly meetings on Thursdays from 5 to 6 PM in S-172.

Our meetings are scheduled for: 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/1. Please sign up on our list-serve to receive announcements for when meetings are scheduled.

HELP SEND MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO IRAQ!

Join us on November 1 and/or November 15 from 9AM-5PM (or for as long as you can stay) at the Alalusi Foundation in Hayward, CA for a “Medical Supplies to Iraq” packing event. We need as many people as possible to help reorganize 40 pallets of medical supplies so that they can be shipped to different medical facilities in Iraq. Some familiarity with medical equipment is helpful but definitely not necessary. Please consider donating some of your time to generate a very real, tangible and direct benefit to the citizens of Iraq.

The Iraq Action Group at UCSF will cover gas and tolls if requested, and the Alalusi Foundation will provide lunch and snacks. Directions to the facility are provided below.

Please RSVP to lowenstein@medsch.ucsf.edu so that we know who is coming and can help arrange carpools.

Directions:
The location is at the Pressure Grout Company, 1975 National Ave., Hayward, CA 94545. The Alalusi Foundation offices are in the same building, and the materials are stored in the adjacent warehouse.

The closest freeway exit from I-880 is Winton Avenue. Take Winton Ave. West to Clawiter Road, Left on Clawiter, go to the first light, then Right on National Avenue, and about 1 block down on the Right side. There is a parking lot on the East side of the Pressure Grout building; just go in the door at 1975.

Join us!

If you’d like to learn more about the Iraq Action Group and become involved, we are currently seeking help in planning future events and encourage you to sign on to the list-serve and receive regular updates.