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Canada to match donations to Red Cross to help earthquake-stricken Morocco

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 13 Sep, 2023 10:54 AM

The federal government says it will match donations to the Canadian Red Cross over the next two weeks to help Morocco recover from a devastating earthquake.

International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says every donation to the Red Cross made by individuals from Sept. 8 to 28 will be matched by the government, to a maximum of $3 million.

Just announced: Canada is matching donations—up to $3M—made to @RedCrossCanada to amplify your support for earthquake relief efforts in Morocco.

Every dollar you give, we match, doubling the impact of your donation. https://t.co/xU6f46iGQM
— Ahmed Hussen (@HonAhmedHussen) September 13, 2023

Global Affairs Canada says the money will help the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement deliver life-saving services, such as emergency food, water, emergency cash and vouchers, and sanitation and health services.

Another $2 million in federal assistance will go toward immediate needs.

The magnitude 6.8 earthquake had caused more than 2,900 deaths and several thousand injuries as of Tuesday.

Global Affairs Canada says it is in close contact with Moroccan authorities and humanitarian partners to respond to evolving needs.

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