Democratic Republic of Congo: Irish Red Cross sends Aid
7 Nov 2008
The Irish Red Cross today announced that it is providing €25,000 in aid to the current humanitarian crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo where many children, women and other very vulnerable people have been displaced as a result of conflict.
“This money from Ireland will be used to support the work of the International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Our Red Cross colleagues in Congo report the present situation as precarious with risk that it could deteriorate further very rapidly,” said Noel Wardick, Head of the Irish Red Cross International Dept.
Present priorities are food, water and medical care to displaced populations, many of whom have been worn down by numerous previous displacements including some who already abandoned their homes earlier this year.
The money sent by the Irish Red Cross comes from within the organisation’s own Emergency Relief Fund, but more money is needed in order to keep funds available for this and other emergencies.
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