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Nonprofit organization for American hostages

Hostage US is a nonprofit organization that was established in 2016 that offers support to American hostages and their families during and after a hostage crisis. The organization offers financial aid, legal advice, and counseling and peer support networks. Hostage US works with government agencies, other nonprofits, and the private sector.

Rachel Briggs relocated to Washington, DC, in 2015 to set up and run Hostage US. He later steps down in 2020 as the founding executive director. In 2017, Briggs and Hostage US were profiled in The New York Times. The executive director of the organization is Liz Cathcart.

References

  1. Johnson, Carrie. "Nonprofit Group Helps Families Of Americans Held Hostage". NPR.
  2. "Liz Cathcart | Most Influential People in Security 2023 | Security Magazine". www.securitymagazine.com. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  3. "Hostage US Launches in DC | The Georgetown Dish". www.thegeorgetowndish.com. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  4. "Written evidence submitted by Rachel Briggs OBE, The Clarity Factory". UK Parliament.
  5. Gladstone, Rick (August 11, 2017). "A British Import: Help for Families of Hostages Seized Abroad (Published 2017)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  6. "#088: Hostage US: Rescued Hostage Jessica Buchanan & Executive Director Liz Cathcart". Green Beret Foundation. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
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