Home | Business News | Browse by Publication | M | M2 Presswire

Millions of children's future blighted by funding crisis in Southern Africa.

Publication: M2 Presswire
Publication Date: 27-FEB-04
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
M2 PRESSWIRE-27 February 2004-UN: Millions of children's future blighted by funding crisis in Southern Africa(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

RDATE:02262004

GENEVA, (OCHA) -- The future of millions of children in six southern African countries is being put in jeopardy by a massive lack of funds and international support for crucial aid projects, according to a warning issued today by eight United Nations agencies at the launch of the Mid Term Review of the Consolidated Appeal for southern Africa.

The United Nations has so far received $324 million, of which only $24 million is for non-food activities. This represents just 14 per cent of the estimated $164 million requirements to cover the urgent needs...

View this article FREE - Now for a Limited Time, try Goliath Business News
Free for 3 Days!



More articles from M2 Presswire
Secretary-General saddened by tragic death of President of former Yugo..., February 27, 2004
CPSC, Schylling Associates announce recall of Wooden Music Radio boxes..., February 27, 2004
Contracts., February 27, 2004
American Airlines suspends service between the U.S. and Port-au-Prince..., February 27, 2004
esource2office clicks on at eWorld; New service solution offers greate..., February 27, 2004

Looking for additional articles?
Search our database of over 3 million articles.

Looking for more in-depth information on this industry?
Search our complete database of Industry & Market reports by text, subject, publication name or publication date.

About Goliath
Whether you're looking for sales prospects, competitive information, company analysis or best practices in managing your organization, Goliath can help you meet your business needs.

Our extensive business information databases empower business professionals with both the breadth and depth of credible, authoritative information they need to support their business goals. Whether it be strategic planning, sales prospecting, company research or defining management best practices - Goliath is your leading source for accurate information.