November 6, 2007
Montreal |
| Development and Peace is closely monitoring the situation in the Tabasco region of Mexico through regular reports provided by its partners in Mexico and Caritas Internationalis, the worldwide international aid organization of the Catholic Church.
For further details see the Caritas Internationalis Press release:
In English: Caritas to help thousands caught in Mexico floods
In Spanish: Caritas ayuda a centenares de damnificados por las riadas e inundaciones en México
Development and Peace is accepting donations from the Canadian public to support its partners in Mexico. Contributions can be made by telephone (1 888 664 3387), or via the Internet at Emergency: Tabasco, Mexico , or by cheque (marked "Emergency: Tabasco") at the following address:
Development and Peace
1425, René-Lévesque Blvd. West, 3rd floor
Montreal (Quebec) H3G 1T7
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| For 40 years, Development and Peace has worked directly with organizations made up of or representing the poor and marginalized in the Global South, and provided $500 million to 15,000 projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are presently active with 200 partners in 28 countries in Africa, Asia, and in Latin America. In Canada, we are a democratic movement for international solidarity - educating the public about the root causes of poverty and mobilizing social action for change - with 13,000 members from coast to coast. Development and Peace is the official international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada. |
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| For Information Contact: |
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| Wanda Potrykus |
| 514 257-8710, ext. 365 |
| wanda.potrykus@devp.org |