Independent Media Centre Ireland     http://www.indymedia.ie

Religious Groups Call for Aid and Debt Relief for Puerto Rico and Dominica

category international | economics and finance | news report author Sunday October 22, 2017 23:49author by Kate Zeller - Jubilee USA

More than 130 faith communities across the United States are praying and acting for hurricane victims ‎during religious services this weekend.

More than 130 faith communities across the United States are praying and acting for hurricane victims ‎during religious services this weekend. Religious groups are calling for debt relief and "no strings attached" reconstruction aid for hurricane-hit islands.

"Islands like Puerto Rico and Dominica are in critical need of reconstruction funds," said Eric LeCompte, Executive Director of the religious development organization Jubilee USA. "Debt relief is a crucial part of aid for islands affected by hurricanes."

Churches and Temples across the United States are participating in prayers and actions for hurricane victims a part of Jubilee USA's "Jubilee Weekend."


http://www.indymedia.ie/article/106358

Indymedia Ireland is a media collective. We are independent volunteer citizen journalists producing and distributing the authentic voices of the people. Indymedia Ireland is an open news project where anyone can post their own news, comment, videos or photos about Ireland or related matters.