AFRO-NETS> Mozambique disaster, where do we stand? (22)

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Mozambique disaster, where do we stand? (22)
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Dear Tirelo,

Thank you for the forwarded letter. It is sad that relief efforts lag 
so drastically behind these people's pressing needs. I've also heard 
that another cyclone is expected to hit the area soon. Certainly this 
can only increase the misery and needs of those who survive. 

In the hope of getting the word out, I have included a document: 
Brother's Brother Foundation's press release for March 2nd. It may be 
of some comfort to know that a woman called today to give a donation 
to the flood relief efforts. When I asked her how she found out about 
us, she said she called Channel 4, which had video showing people be-
ing rescued. Apparently the people at the switchboard were able to 
tell her that we are accepting donations! 

We've received calls from donors in Atlanta, Illinois and Oregon be-
cause BBF is listed on some relief sites on the Internet. More came 
in today, but I don't know what states they were calling from. Please 
let anyone know if they'd like to find out more about Brother's 
Brother Foundation they can check out our website at:
http://www.brothersbrother.com

We are hoping to use the Internet more, so if you have the press re-
lease, maybe more people will read about our effort and increase the 
response!

If you have any questions or other people to notify, please let me 
know.

Michele Fonda
Development Assistant
Brother's Brother Foundation
mailto:BBFound@aol.com


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SUPPLYING RELIEF TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

Pittsburgh, March 2, 2000 - Brother's Brother Foundation is appealing 
for cash contributions to aid people affected by torrential rains and 
flooding in four countries in southern Africa. Flooding has left 
thousands dead and a million people homeless in Mozambique, Madagas-
car, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.

Checks and financial contributions should be marked "African flood" 
to indicate that the donation is to be applied to these efforts. 

Contributions may be made to:
Brother's Brother Foundation/African floods
1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 3005
Pittsburgh, PA 15233, USA

Brother's Brother Foundation is working with a number of local chari-
ties in southern Africa. Dr. Robert Hingson, founder of BBF, began 
his humanitarian efforts in Africa in 1958. BBF will channel re-
sources through Baptist World Aid, and other charitable and relief 
agencies in the affected countries as resources become available.

Brother's Brother is NOT accepting clothing or canned goods from in-
dividuals for this relief effort. Donations of money will be used to 
send or purchase specific, vital supplies requested by BBF's partner 
agencies in Southern Africa.

Brother's Brother Foundation is a 42-year old Pittsburgh-based inter-
national charity which has provided 63,000 tons of medical supplies, 
textbooks, food, seed and other humanitarian supplies to those in 
need in over 100 countries since 1958. BBF has responded to five dis-
asters over the past year: Hurricane Mitch in Central America, the 
conflict in Kosovo, earthquakes in Turkey in August and November, and 
devastating mudslides in Venezuela in December. To date, over 1,350 
tons of relief supplies have been sent by the BBF to the survivors of 
these disasters.

Brother's Brother Foundation
Contact: Michele Fonda
Luke Hingson
1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 3005
Pittsburgh, PA 15233, USA
Tel: +1-412-321-3160
http://www.brothersbrother.com

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