The federal government says it will match up to $4 million in public donations toward earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela. An MP overseeing Canada’s foreign aid program says the measure is intended to support Venezuelans still dealing with the aftermath of recent earthquakes. The announcement comes in addition to other federal funding the government says it provided last week. According to reporting, the donation-matching framework is designed to increase the impact of Canadians’ contributions through established relief partners. Aid organizations mentioned by outlets include the Canadian Red Cross and the Humanitarian Coalition. Together, the sources describe Ottawa’s plan as a supplementary commitment that pairs direct public-donation matching with previously announced government assistance. The government’s stated aim is to enable greater support for humanitarian response efforts on the ground in Venezuela while encouraging public participation in relief fundraising.
Ottawa to match up to $4 million in public donations for Venezuela earthquake relief
The federal government says it will match up to $4 million in public donations toward earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela. An MP overseeing Canada’s foreign aid program says the measure is intended...
- Ottawa will match public donations up to $4 million for earthquake relief in Venezuela.
- The matching funding is in addition to other federal government aid announced earlier.
- The program is overseen by a federal MP responsible for foreign aid.
- The Canadian Red Cross and the Humanitarian Coalition are among the organizations supported under the initiative.
- The initiative targets relief for Venezuelans affected by recent earthquakes.
Aid organizations supporting earthquake relief that Ottawa will be doubling donations towards include the Canadian Red Cross and the Humanitarian Coalition
1 month agoOTTAWA — The MP overseeing Canada’s foreign aid says Ottawa will match up to $4 million in public donations for Venezuelans still reeling from earthquakes, in addition to funding the federal government announced last week. “Canadians really want to step up and really have a strong affinity and connection to the people of Venezuela,” Randeep […]
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