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United against Covid-19” fund helps 700,000 people in need

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“The “United against Covid-19” fund has helped 700,000 people in need during the pandemic,” said Krasimira Velichkova, Executive Director of the Bulgarian Donors Forum for the BNR.

The fund, which brings together several organizations, has raised BGN 1 million (around EUR 500,000), money used to implement projects in 300 towns and villages.

“United against Covid-19” was set up on 9 April and concluded its activities on 31 May but the organizations which are part of it stand ready to continue rendering assistance,” Krasimira Velichkova said. 



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