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Wednesday, October 12, 2005

The following groups are among those involved in aiding the victims of the flooding in Central America:

The United Nations has been asked for $21.5 million to help Guatemalan villagers who survived deadly rains and mudslides after Hurricane Stan struck last week.

Other agencies providing assistance include:

· World Food Program

http://www.wfp.org

· Mercy Corps

http://www.mercycorps.org

· American Jewish World Service

http://www.ajws.org

· Lutheran World Relief

http://www.lwr.org

· Shrine of the Sacred Heart, 202-234-8000

SOURCES: Alertnet.org, news services



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