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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Aug 20, 2010 19:51:58 GMT -5
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Post by karencanada on Aug 23, 2010 1:41:22 GMT -5
Thank you MAL for posting this; for some reason, Pakistan is not getting nearly the international attention or donations that Haiti did...it's very puzzling. The Canadian government announced today that they will now match any donations to certain charities ( I'll have to look up which ones, I'm guessing Unicef, Red Cross...) until Septmeber 12th, so if there are any other canadians than you and me, MAL...let's find ways to help
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Aug 28, 2010 12:59:21 GMT -5
You're right, Karen. I suppose because there were not that many deaths initially, but also because it's so hard to fathom 20 MILLION people in need! I'm pasting a message I received from the Care2 organization... Hi Mary Ann, Severe flooding in Pakistan is causing widespread destruction. Many families are separated and homeless. Power lines are down and schools, hospitals and sanitation systems have been destroyed. It's time for the world to help. Support UNICEF's life-saving efforts in Pakistan and the Canadian government will match your gift » With roughly 20 million people affected and 1/5 of the country underwater, the flooding in Pakistan is the worst humanitarian crisis facing the world today. It is a race against time to bring food, water, medical assistance and shelter to the vulnerable families as more monsoon rains are expected this week. Any amount you can give will help save lives » The Canadian government has set up a Pakistan Flood Relief Fund and will match all individual donations dollar-for-dollar between August 2 and September 12. Every dollar you give to our friends at UNICEF will go twice as far to help flood-ravaged children and families. Natural disasters like this one devastate lives, but they also reveal our common humanity and generosity. Together, we can make a difference by donating to UNICEF's Pakistan Flood Relief Fund to support vital emergency relief efforts » Thank you, Andrew Care2 and ThePetitionSite Team The Canadian Government is Matching Your Donations to Pakistan Flood Victims! Take action link: www.care2.com/go/z/e/AF_.k/zKEX/b5wXo
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