Amy Carter
CEO
The Christchurch Foundation/CFNZ Trustee
14 February 2023
If you are wondering how to best help those impacted by cyclone Gabrielle, or the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, here are some considerations based upon our experience and global best practice.
Follow CFNZ on Facebook for links to emergency appeals and other ways to help Aotearoa NZ recover from this nationwide emergency, for now we are sending much aroha and strength across the motu to our friends and colleagues in the North Island. Kia kaha.
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2023
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