Thread: Ottawa wants you to help Africa's Sahel

Ottawa wants you to help Africa's Sahel

The federal government is calling on Canadians to join in offering financial aid to a group of West African countries struggling with famine, violence and political upheaval.

Ottawa has established a relief fund for the troubled Sahel region, International Co-operation Minister Julian Fantino said, adding that Canadians themselves will dictate how much money comes out of the federal coffers.

The government will match Canadians' donations to registered charities supporting the Sahel region between Aug. 7 and Sept.
30, Fantino said. Ottawa has already made an initial $10 million contribution to the matching fund.

Ottawa wants you to help Africa's Sahel

It's nice to see that our government has its priorities in order.