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Islamic Relief USA responds to Columbia floods

24 December 2010

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Islamic Relief

Islamic Relief’s USA office is sending clothes to survivors of the recent floods in Colombia, in partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The shipment, valued at over $750,000 will be distributed to Colombians who have survived the heaviest rains to hit the South American country since records began.

An estimated 2 million people have been affected, and over 280 people have been killed. The rains and landslides which have been ongoing since March have damaged of 65% of the 1,102 municipalities in the country, including over 650,000 hectares of agricultural land.

Over 300,000 homes have been damaged, with almost 3,000 completely destroyed.

For more information, visit Islamic Relief USA



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