Rochester’s parish churches send help to Tanzania

30 October 2015

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From Canon David Kitley

Sir, — Thank you for highlighting the threat of famine in central Tanzania (News, 23 October). The parish churches of the diocese of Rochester have this year raised more than £26,000 towards relief for those affected by this after the rains largely failed last December-January. We have the joy and privilege of being partnered with two dioceses there, Mpwapwa and Kondoa.

DAVID KITLEY
Bishop’s Adviser for Overseas Links
59 Kippington Road
Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 2LL

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