CBC News: Red Cross says it has raised $1.2 billion for tsunami relief

CBC News: Red Cross says it has raised $1.2 billion for tsunami relief: "Red Cross says it has raised $1.2 billion for tsunami relief
Last Updated Wed, 26 Jan 2005 22:02:51 EST
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JAKARTA, INDONESIA - The Red Cross says it is assisting more than half a million tsunami survivors in Asia and will play a part in the region's recovery efforts over the next decade due to record donations collected worldwide.
INDEPTH: Disaster in Asia

Acehnese people look at victims' bodies in Banda Aceh, western Indonesia. (AP file Photo)
About $1.2 billion US, has been raised by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies since the Indian Ocean tsunami struck exactly one month ago"