Record

LevelSub-sub-series
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)SCF/OP/4/CHL
TitleChile
Extent4 files
Date1964-1989
DescriptionContains correspondence, reports and papers detailing requests from Chilean organisations for support from Save the Children Fund.
Access StatusOpen
Administrative HistoryAllocations: 1923, 1961, 1965-1966; see later annual reports for subsequent allocations.

In 1923, SCF allocated £150 for relief in Chile. In 1960 SCF made a small grant to Chile (£106). The exact purpose is not known. There was a major earthquake in Southern Chile in May 1960. In 1961 SCF allocated £1,300 (£700 in May, and £599 from British Columbia in August) for earthquake victims. In 1964 SCF made a donation to assist the work of a Voluntary Services Overseas volunteer in Chile. After another earthquake in 1965 SCF made a donation towards relief efforts.
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