Posts Tagged ‘famine’

Catholic Church collects €60 million for the Horn of Africa

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

The Catholic Church is on the front line of the fight against the humanitarian emergency in the countries that make up the Horn of Africa. After Benedict XVI’s repeated appeals (he even donated €400.00 of his own money), via his humanitarian bodies, he managed to collect an impressive €60m for the famine and drought emergency.

 

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Caritas raises $50,000 for Africa

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

The Caritas Horn and East Africa appeal which aims to help millions in the worst drought for 60 years has so far raised close to $50,000 in just over a week. Caritas Director Mike Smith said a concerted effort is being made by Caritas members around the world to raise funds and direct aid to Read more