The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is increasing its preliminary appeal to more than R350 million (70 million Swiss francs) in order to bring assistance to some 150,000 families (750,000 people), victims of last Saturday’s devastating earthquake which hit the northern parts of Pakistan, India and Afghanistan. The funds will be used to provide food, tents, blankets, cooking sets and health care to survivors.

All funds collected will be transferred to the Pakistan Red Cross Society to bring desperately needed relief to the survivors.

“This is a natural disaster which will have unparalleled repercussions and South Africans, known for their caring spirit, are being called upon to give generously within their means. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help bring relief to our global brothers and sisters who have lost everything” said Mr Leslie Mondo , Secretary General of The South African Red Cross Society.

South Africans are encouraged to become part of this worldwide relief effort, kindly make your donation to:

Bank: Absa Bank
Account number: 405 2598 774
Branch: Heerengracht Cape Town
Branch code: 632005
Account Name: South African Red Cross Society
Reference: Pakistan Disaster

Please fax all deposits slips with names and contact details to:

SARCS:
Fax number: 021 418 6644

SARCS would like to convey to the public that the South African Revenue Services states that if the funds are not utilised in South Africa then a Section18a tax deduction certificate cannot be issued.

For more information:

Mr Lesley Mondo
Secretary General of South African Red Cross Society
Mobile: 083 286 2589
Tel: 27 21-418 6640

Issued by: Ann Bown, Charisma Communications
Mobile: 083 271 0572
Tel: 27 11-795 3271
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