Appeal for El Salvador
Monday, 10 October 2005, 12:48 am
Press Release: Christian World Service
10 October 2005
El Salvador disaster Christian World
Service (CWS) has launched an emergency appeal for El
Salvador as partner groups call for help.
Central America
has been devastated by Hurricane Stan, which has caused
massive mudslides and extensive damage in Guatemala, Mexico,
Honduras and El Salvador. El Salvador has also faced
volcanic eruption.
CWS has a long-term partner in El
Salvador, now working to help the more than 50,000 people
affected by these catastrophes and will direct Central
American relief to their programmes.
CWS partner Las
Dignas (Women for Dignity and Life) is supplying food,
medicines and clothing. They say the situation is desperate.
CWS has been funding for Las Dignas for over 10 years,
including their emergency relief for the victims of a
massive earthquake 5 years ago. Many communities have never
fully recovered and need urgent assistance to recover from
the latest two natural disasters.
Donations may be sent
by credit card, phone 0800 74 73 72 or to PO Box 22652,
Christchurch or online
www.cws.org.nz
ENDS
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