# MSF closes its Asian tsunami emergency appeal

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2005/01/06/msf-closes-its-asian-tsunami-emergency-appeal/
- Published: 2005-01-06T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has announced that it needs no further donations 
for its work in areas affected by the Asian earthquake and tsunami.
MSF has received
about 41 million euros for this appeal, and it judges that “we have received sufficient
funds for to the first phase of our work at this disaster.”

The charity explained: “we have an ethical obligation to explain the use of funds
raised by MSF for the tsunami relief and to ensure that we use all funds for the
purpose for which they were raised.” It added: “MSF will continue to assess the 
financial needs as the scope of our operations in the affected areas becomes clearer.”

Given the need for longer term aid, some organisations have been careful to include
explanatory statements in their appeals. World Vision Canada, for example, makes
it clear in its newspaper appeals that, if it receives more than it requires, it“
will redirect funds to similar activities to help needy people.”

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