This was sent to me from a friend of mine at work who goes down to El Salvador every summer to do volunteer work. They're in desperate need of help since the earthquake, so whatever you can give, please do.
Russell
>From: KathyBougher@cs.com
>To: coronelrendon@hotmail.com, carlacarino@hotmail.com
>Subject: El Salvador
>Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 23:09:33 EST
>
>Hi--Here's more info similar to what Patty Lawless handed out at school.
>Will you forward this to anyone who might be interested? Thanks.
>
>Kathy Bougher
>
>Dear Friends,
>
> Please help pass the word about the need for direct aid to the people of
>El Salvador in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake there. I have
>worked with Las Dignas in El Salvador for several years and can assure you
>that any money sent to them will be put to the best possible use. I have
>received several emails and communiques in Spanish and English from Las
>Dignas and others who are in El Salvador now. If you would like me to
>forward them to you, let me know.
>
>Thank you,
>
>Kathy Bougher
>
>
> WOMEN FOR DIGNITY AND LIFE
>
> (MUJERES POR LA DIGNIDAD Y LA VIDA, "LAS DIGNAS")
>
>
> AID TO THE PEOPLE OF EL SALVADOR
>
>
>Women for Dignity and Life (Las Dignas) is an internationally recognized
>feminist non-governmental organization in El Salvador which has mobilized to
>provide direct support to women and families in Usulatan, a poor rural area
>that was probably the region hardest hit by the devastating January 13
>earthquake. They are sending groups out daily to several communities in
>Usulatan with food, water, blankets and clothing. In some of these
>communities 100% of the homes were severely damaged or completely destroyed.
>
>Las Dignas and several other non-governmental organizations in El Salvador
>have noted that while the people are suffering from homelessness and hunger
>as a result of the devastation, the government is engaging in political
>infighting. They ask that those who want to send money should send it
>directly to a recognized non-governmental organization to be sure that it
>reaches the people who most need it.
>
>Funds for Las Dignas can be sent to Project Salvador in Denver, Colorado.
>Project Salvador will send 100% of the money directly to Las Dignas. No
>administrative costs will be taken out.
>
>To learn more about the work of Las Dignas prior to the earthquake, see their
>website (in Spanish) at www.lasdignas.org.sv/
>
>OR call or email Kathy Bougher at 303-623-3544 or kathybougher@cs.com
>
>Donations to Las Dignas should be sent to:
>
>Project Salvador Attention: Earthquake Relief
>P.O. Box 300105
>Denver, Co. 80203
>
>WRITE 'DIGNAS' ON YOUR CHECK
>Donations sent through Project Salvador are tax-deductible
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