Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand gives $20,000 to help Gaza

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand gives $20,000 to help Gaza

Tuesday, July 29th, 2014

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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has contributed an initial $20,000 to support a humanitarian response to the emergency in Gaza.

Caritas Jerusalem is providing medical assistance, food and other necessities to the thousands of vulnerable people affected by the escalating conflict.

More than 775 people have been killed during Israeli attacks, with more than 100,000 Palestinians displaced.

The pledge of $20,000 from Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is possible because of the public’s generosity through the Caritas Gifts, Gifts of Peace programme (www.caritasgifts.org.nz)

Much-needed donations are now being accepted to implement the humanitarian response as soon as possible.

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Tags: Caritas NZ, Gaza, Humanitarian aid, Jerusalem, Palestinians

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