A commitment from The Hunter Foundation ("THF") has been brokered in a unique agreement that will see THF's £1m Tsunami commitment fulfilled by UNICEF UK, and £1m will now go to an area where children's lives have been blighted by war for the past 19 years in northern Uganda. THF will support activities aimed at ensuring the wellbeing of children in Kitgum district, many of whom live in camps or make a nightly trek from the countryside to the town to seek refuge.

Commenting Ewan Hunter, Chief Executive of THF stated;

"When we entered into discussions with UNICEF on the Tsunami it became very apparent that our funds would be better invested in Africa where, in real terms, a man-made Tsunami hits every week. UNICEF has agreed to invest £1m in a schools rebuilding programme in Asia and our £1m will now divert to Africa. This is a pragmatic response...

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