[soc.religion.islam] CALL FOR HELP - IRAN EARTHQUAKE

paryavi@harris.cis.ksu.edu (Saiid Paryavi) (06/29/90)

This is a global call for humanitarian aid for the earthquake stricken
people of northern Iran.


As most of you are aware, an earth quake that registered 7.7 on the Richter
scale shattered northern Iran and as reports come in, thus far, 40,000 people
are estimated to be dead.  In addition, hundreds of thousands have been
injured or left homeless.

Help is pouring in from all over the world.  If you would like to help, items
that are desperately needed are money, medical equipment, blood, blankets, and
medicine.  You may send your cash contribution to:

	Iran-Quake Relief Assistance
	Account No. 5,000
	Bank Meli Iran, New York Branch
	628 Madison Ave.
	New York, N. Y.  10022

and your non-cash contributions to:

	Embassy of Algeria
	Iranian Interests Section
	2209 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.
	Washington, D.C.  20007

or if you prefer, contact your local Red Cross office for information as to
where and how to send your contributions.



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