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CIDA will match emergency relief funds for Burma and China

May 23, 2008

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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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