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"Both the China Christian Council and the Amity Foundation have immediately joined with the local governments, Sichuan Christian Council and other partners in the affected areas in relief and rehabilitation efforts" for the victims of the 12 May devastating earthquake which killed over 41,000 people and left some five million homeless. Also, Action by Churches Together (ACT) International has "began a process to mobilise its members in various countries to extend all possible assistance to the people in affected areas".
This information is contained in a 21 May letter sent by the World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia to President Hu Jintao of the People's Republic of China. Expressing "great sadness" and "most sincere condolences" Kobia assured the Chinese president of the "thoughts and solidarity of millions" among the Council's member churches.