Press releases

  • Amazing Aussie response to earthquake appeal, as relief effort gathers pace

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    16 January 2009

     

    Amazing Aussie response to earthquake appeal, as relief effort gathers pace

     

    The Australian public has once again shown amazing compassion for those in need, already donating more than $725,000 to World Vision Australia’s Haiti earthquake appeal.

     

    “The generosity of ordinary Australians will make a direct, meaningful difference to the lives of ...

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  • World Vision Launches Haiti Earthquake Appeal

    World Vision Australia has launched an appeal to assist survivors of the powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti today.

    World Vision immediately deployed rapid response teams in Haiti to assess the damage and the agency is preparing a relief response for survivors in affected areas.

    “World Vision will respond swiftly to this disaster,” said Anthea Spinks, the Policy Advisor ...

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