Canada, NZ send relief aid

Canada, NZ send relief aid

JAKARTA: The New Zealand and Canadian governments have
extended NZ$50,000 (Rp 63 million) and Rp 45 million worth of aid
relief respectively for the victims of the recent tidal waves in
East Java.

The disaster left over 200 people dead and extensive damage to
residents' property and public facilities in the worst stricken
district of Banyuwangi.

The New Zealand embassy said the contribution channeled
through the UN Department of Humanitarian Affairs would fund
purchases of relief supplies to provide immediate food and
shelter needs for 1,500 families.

The Canadian embassy said its aid relief come from the Canada
Fund for Local Initiatives aimed at community development in the
stricken areas. (pan)