CIDA will match emergency relief funds for Burma and China
May 23, 2008
By pwrdf
Updated dates for eligible donations
For every dollar Canadians contribute to an eligible Canadian charitable organization responding to Cyclone Nargis and the Sichuan Earthquake, the Government of Canada will match their donation. PWRDF is one of the agencies eligible for the match. Donations eligible for match:
Burma Cyclone Relief Fund — May 2 — June 13
Sichuan Earthquake Relief Fund — May 12 — June 23.
More information on the CIDA website
CIDA Cyclone Nargis announcement
CIDA Sichuan Earthquake announcement
More Information
Naba Gurung PWRDF Development Program OfficerAsia-Pacific, Global and Emergencies Phone:416) 924-9199, ext. 321 FAX:(416) 924-3483
*Note: The dates have been changed according to an update from CIDA.
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