BURKINA FASO

03 October 2005

BURKINA FASO NEEDS HELP

The famine afflicting the West African state of Niger is also causing suffering in other countries of the region, particularly Burkina Faso. Children are beginning to be affected by diseases linked to malnutrition and deficiency. Christians in Burkina Faso have appealed to Barnabas Fund for help with famine relief in six zones, especially for women and children.

We are most grateful to those who have already donated to Barnabas Fund to help starving Christians in Niger.

For photos and further details of what your gifts for Niger have done click this link

http://www.barnabasfund.org/news/archive/niger/niger-20050930.htm.

CAN YOU HELP WITH THE CURRENT NEEDS OF THE CHRISTIAN MINORITY

BURKINA FASO?

We are seeking to raise sufficient to provide two months supplies to families in Kaya, Kongoussi, Ouahigouya, Ziniare and two districts near the capital Ouagadougou.

Burkina Faso ranks 175 out of 177 countries on the United Nations Human Development Index of 1993. Christians comprise approximately 18% of the population.

Please click this link https://secure.barnabasfund.org/ to donate online using our secure server.

(Please quote project reference 38-568 when you send your gift.)

If you prefer to telephone dial: 0800 587 4006 from within the UK or +44 1672 565 031 from overseas.

If you prefer to send a cheque, click this link

http://www.barnabasfund.org/donations.htm for addresses of our

regional offices and to print a donation page.

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