Norwegian aid to flood victims on Hispañola
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Published under: Bondevik's 2nd Government
Publisher: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Press release | Date: 27/05/2004 | Last updated: 24/10/2006
The money, NOK 1 million , will be used immediately for local purchases of food, clothing, medicines and drinking water. (27.05)
Press release
No.: 62/04
Date: 27.05.2004
Norwegian aid to flood victims in the Dominican Republic and Haiti
The Norwegian Government has decided to allocate NOK 1 million (USD 145 000) in humanitarian aid to the victims of the worst floods on the island of Hispañola in 100 years.
The money is being channelled through Norwegian Church Aid and its local partner, Servicio Social de Iglesias, and will be used immediately for local purchases of food, clothing, medicines and drinking water.
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