Monday, January 03, 2005

Scotsman.com News - Latest News - British Charity Chief to Launch Tsunami Appeal

Scotsman.com News - Latest News - British Charity Chief to Launch Tsunami Appeal: "British Charity Chief to Launch Tsunami Appeal

By David Stringer, PA


The British head of a leading international charity was today flying to India to launch a �28 million fundraising drive for victims of the Indian Ocean disaster.

Charles Badenoch, chief executive of World Vision UK, said the relief effort will be the largest in the organisation�s 54-year history.

�This is the greatest human emergency of our time,� said Mr Badenoch.

�World Vision has mobilised its entire international network to help, both in the relief work across the affected countries and in raising vital funds."

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