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Discouragement

n his () Dinyar Godrej makes the unsubstantiated allegation that charitable organizations provide coarse $2 blankets to refugees after disasters. I have a leaflet sent to me by UNHCR in which they state that they provide high-thermal fleece blankets, warm winter clothing including thick socks and shoes, tarpaulins to help families insulate their shelters, and stoves suitable for both heating and cooking. The list of all

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