Monday, July 25, 2011

Ottawa to match donations to Horn of Africa famine - thestar.com

Ottawa to match donations to Horn of Africa famine - thestar.com: "OTTAWA—The federal government has committed $50 million in emergency aid for people suffering from famine in East Africa and will match donations from Canadians.

“Canadians have a history of generosity and willingness to help those in need, and our government has a strong record of support for Africa,” International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda said in a news release issued as she visited the Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya on Friday."

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