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English PageIssue 281 (7) Asian Tribune May 21, 2021Canadian charities join forcesto raise funds for IndiaOttawa, (ATB) – As the devastation broughton by the second wave of COVID-19continues to unfold in India, leadingCanadian aid agencies – through theHumanitarian Coalition – are launching anappeal to raise funds and rush emergencyassistance to people in need.The number of cases of COVID-19has surpassed 20 million and the death tollhas passed 200,000. The deadly surge ininfections is overwhelming health servicesacross the country, leading to a lack ofbeds, healthcare personnel, and oxygen.The wave of critical illness, coupledwith lockdowns and curfews, is having aserious impact on livelihoods and foodsecurity across the country.Humanitarian Coalitionmembers are already actively respondingto the crisis by supporting the healthcaresystem with oxygen, ventilators, fieldhospitals and PPE, promoting COVIDvaccination and safe hygiene practices, andensuring food security and basic survivalfor vulnerable families.QuoteRichard Morgan, executive directorof the Humanitarian Coalition, says, “TheBride Wantedsituation in India is alarming andheartbreaking. Our member agencies areworking tirelessly to respond to the needs.We call on all Canadians to do what theycan to help. Acting quickly and givinggenerously will save lives.”The following agencies aremembers of the HumanitarianCoalition:Action Against Hunger, CanadianFoodgrains Bank, Canadian LutheranWorld Relief, CARE Canada, Doctors ofthe World,Humanity & Inclusion, IslamicRelief Canada, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam-Québec, Plan International Canada, Savethe Children, World Vision Canada.Canadians can give to India COVID crisisrelief at www.together.ca or by calling 1-855-461-2154.The Humanitarian Coalition bringstogether 12 leading aid organizations toprovide Canadians with a simple andeffective way to help during large-scalehumanitarian emergencies.For more information or to requestan interview:Marg BuchananMarg.buchanan@humanitariancoalition.ca514-627-3932Suitable match wanted for 27 years, 6 feet, Namdhari Sikh.Strictly vegetarian. Pharmacy Technician. Settled and ownshouse at Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Gursikh Jat/Sainifamily preferred.Email: harnekp27@yahoo.comPhone/WhatsApp: +1 571 599 5340www.asiantribune.ca. Also, follow us on twitter @AsianTribuneEdm