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The people of Madagascar have experienced great affliction after the Island 
was hit by two cyclones

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Our Ref:     March 12, 2004

PRESS RELEASE

The people of Madagascar have experienced great affliction after the Island 
was hit by two cyclones in the last two months. Elita, which was the first 
cyclone, destroyed major infrastructure including churches and homes.

As efforts were being made to settle the displaced victims to begin the 
process of reconstruction, another more intense cyclone known as Galifo 
struck the northern part of the country and left about 100,000 people 
homeless.

Today a ferry which went missing in the cyclone off the shores of 
Madagascar and more than 100 crews including women and children on board
sank.

The ecumenical family in Africa through the AACC hereby express deep sorrow 
and solidarity with the churches and peoples of Madagascar during these 
very difficult times. On behalf of the All Africa conference of churches I 
hereby appeal to all well-meaning institutions of goodwill including our 
ecumenical partners to come to the aid of this wonderful people and nation.

The process of rebuilding amid the possibility of more calamities will 
require not only our compassion but also the unique courage and hope in 
Divine providence. May help come now without delay to renew the faith and 
confidence of the people of Madagascar in the new future, which ultimately 
belongs to God.

Rev Dr H Mvume Dandala, GCOB KStJ

General Secretary  All Africa Conference of Churches