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March 22, 1974

The Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief Year End Report-- 1973

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Diocesan Press Service

[Jan van Hoogstraten, left...]
Jan van Hoogstraten, left, Africa Service Director for Church World Service, is seen with scientist-entymologist Malguizo Mounkalla, center, in an insectarium examining newly hatched lady bugs which were imported to West Africa to devour worms that infest date palm trees. Millions of West Africans are affected by one of the worst natural catastrophes of this century. A six-year drought has destroyed millions of livestock, cattle, goats, camels and other animals as water and grazing lands dried up under the African sun. Episcopalians support relief work in West Africa through the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief. (Photo Credit: Sid Bliss, CWS).