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Charitable donation shortage fears amid pandemic

Wearing protective masks and gloves, volunteers help prepare and distribute donated food to people seeking assistance.

Wearing protective masks and gloves, volunteers help prepare and distribute donated food to people seeking assistance. Source: AAP

Some of the most vulnerable villages around the world have managed to escape the worst of COVID-19 thanks to strong community leadership. But as they cope with the pandemic another threat looms - a shortage of charitable donations.


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By Catalina Florez

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Some of the most vulnerable villages around the world have managed to escape the worst of COVID-19 thanks to strong community leadership. But as they cope with the pandemic another threat looms - a shortage of charitable donations.



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