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International Federation Of The Red Cross: World Food Program

Donors Conference Dept: - Canada has contributed more than $1 billion to Haiti: $85 million was provided in humanitarian assistance between Jan. 13-19; $400 million over two years was announced March 31 during the International Donors' Conference at the United Nations; $220 million matched the amount donated by Canadians to the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund; $65 million announced in Haiti on April 8 for humanitarian assistance; $555 million in ongoing funding announced in 2006 through 2011, according to Vancouver Sun. - Canadian funds have helped UNICEF install 7,700 latrines, register 1,676 children separated from their families and distribute 1,400 tents for temporary classrooms and disaster Relief - The Canadian International Development Agency has partnered with non-governmental organizations to provide assistance, including the World Food Program, UNICEF Canada, the International Federation of the Red Cross, CARE Canada and World Vision Canada. As reported in the news.
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