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Thu, 04/29/2010 - 15:33
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RCA gives support to humanitarian agencies in 13 countries

Abu Dhabi, April 29, 2010 (WAM)- The Red Crescent Authority granted lump sum aid donations to 23 humanitarian organisations and charities in 13 countries recently. The grants totalling Dh1.6mn were given within the framework of the Commission's efforts to strengthen the capacity of those organizations. RCA is the largest donor among national societies within the system of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent, thanks to RCA's support to its counterparts at the international level. The Foreign Aid Committee of the RCA held a meeting recently under the chairmanship of Dr. Saleh Al-Tai Acting Deputy Secretary General for Relief and Projects at RCA to consider a large number of appeals for aid from societies working in the areas of education, healthcare and other vital programs.

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