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ELCA generosity eases East Africa drought crisis; more help needed

From <NEWS@ELCA.ORG>
Date Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:59:34 -0500

Title: ELCA generosity eases East Africa drought crisis; more help needed
ELCA NEWS SERVICE

>July 12, 2011  

ELCA generosity eases East Africa drought crisis; more help needed
11-095-JB

CHICAGO (ELCA) -- A severe drought in East Africa -- the worst in 60
years -- has reached crisis levels, putting 10 million people at risk.
Funds provided by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) late
last year are already at work in the region, but a larger global
commitment is needed to stave off a significant famine in the region.

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