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Oxfam reassures Australian donors
2006-03-17
Oxfam Australia says Australians who gave money after the Asian tsunami can be assured their donations are being closely monitored. Oxfam has suspended some of its operations in the Indonesian province of Aceh after discovering the possible theft of thousands of dollars of aid. Emergency work, including the delivery of water and rubbish removal will continue, but operations including house building and livelihood support have been suspended.

The executive director of Oxfam Australia, Andrew Hewitt, says a full investigation into the financial irregularities is under way. "We believe its our responsibility to inform donors about what's happening with their money," he said. Where there have been irregularities we believe it's important to inform donors of those. We want to make sure that they're kept fully in the picture. It's been the result of our thorough monitoring that we've been able to uncover these instances."
Posted by:Fred

#1  Oxfam Australia says Australians who gave money after the Asian tsunami can be assured their donations are being closely monitored.

Yes, Mr. and Mrs. Australia. We monitored that money as it went into the waiter's pocket for his tip and that lap dancer for her tip as well.
Posted by: badanov   2006-03-17 00:14  

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