Church raise funds for the victims of typhoon Haiyan inthe Philippines. An initiative ofthe Footprint Seventh DayAdventistu00a0Church,the concert is spearheaded by Finance Minister, James Marape.
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The Concert isthe first effort inthe country in supportingthe relief efforts inthe Philippines.
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A member ofthe Seventh DayAdventist church, Minister James Marape’said this is also a support fromthPNG government.
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The Philippines ambassador tPNG was grateful for the support.
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Right now inthe Philippines, our countrymen are just hopingthe international community will hear our plea for help, said ambassador Tehano.
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Typhoon Haiyan’s sheer level of destruction has left millions homeless and hungry.
Providing basic medical care also remains as top priority.u00a0
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Humanitarian groups such as The Red Cross and Medecins Sans Frontieres, warned of huge logistical challenges in accessing devastated, remote island communities.u00a0
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Entry tothe concert is free and minister Marape is urging all city residents to show support by attendingthe concert.
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Donations in cash will be collected atthe concert andthe Prime Minister is expected to announcethPNG government’s support. u00a0
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