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Latter-day Saint, Islamic Leaders Share Relief Efforts

A recent story in the Deseret News covered a visit by leaders of Islamic Relief USA to humanitarian aid facilities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Islamic Relief USA lauded the efforts by the two organizations that have relieved the suffering of thousands.(See the full story in the Deseret News .)

In 2004 the Church and Islamic Relief USA worked together to fly medical supplies, hygiene kits and clothing to areas stricken by the devastating tsunami in Southeast Asia. In 2006 the two organizations worked together to provide relief to earthquake victims in Indonesia.

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