Minister Oda to Launch a New Fund-Matching Campaign for Afghanistan

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Ottawa, Ontario - On May 14, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation and co-chair of the Cabinet Committee on Afghanistan, will launch a campaign to match funds donated by Canadians for development projects in Afghanistan.

Minister Oda will be joined for the campaign launch by representatives from partner organizations CARE Canada, World University Service of Canada, Rotary, and the Mennonite Economic Development Associates.

Date:
Thursday, May 14, 2009

Time:
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Location:
TELUS Building, main lobby
215 Slater Street, Ottawa

Information:

Michelle Coates
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Cooperation
Telephone: (819) 953-6238

Media Relations Office
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
Telephone: (819) 953-6534
E-mail: media@acdi-cida.gc.ca