I see that the Australian branch of Medecins Sans Frontieres or Doctors without Borders has become possibly the first aid agency in the world to ask donors to stop pledging money to its tsunami appeal.
They have posted a note on their site that thanks people for their support but asks that donations stop for now.
Medecins Sans Frontieres thanks its donors for their extraordinary support of our Tsunami Emergency Appeal.
The overwhelming response has enabled us to meet the immediate funding needs of our emergency work in an unprecedented time. For this reason, we are now pausing our appeal for those funds specifically earmarked to the victims of the Tsunami disaster.
I think this shows great integrity. They have all they need to play their part for now. As much as they may need money elsewhere, they’re not prepared to channel funds into other areas that has been designated as for the tsunami relief effort.
We value our honest relationship with our donors and would never jeopardise it by accepting earmarked donations for projects where the immediate need has been met. If the need arises again to specifically redirect funds to Tsunami victims, you can be certain we will do so. As long as relief is needed in the affected area, MSF will be there.
Of course there is still plenty to be done and the rebuilding will take years. Other relief agencies are still desperately in need of funds to continue their work. If you haven’t already given to help those affected, please consider donating today.
Posted by Rodney Olsen
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