THE Country Women's Association of NSW (CWA) will make significant donations to two charity organisations that provide "hands on assistance" to people in need.
NSW Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) received a $100,000 donation to assist drought-affected families, while $50,000 was given to Médecins Sans Frontières to help fight the Ebola epidemic that is affecting both rural and densely populated urban areas in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia.
CWA president Tanya Cameron said the organisations were selected because they "provide on-the-ground, practical help to people who need it".
"We want the families affected by this insidious drought to know that we are still thinking of them and voicing our concerns," she said.
RFCS chairman Rod Cooke said the money had come at an opportune time.
"The CWA is going to make a huge difference for needy farmers during this festive season," he said.
"Some of the areas currently in drought are experiencing their driest conditions on record.
"The combination of low rainfall and high temperatures has created the most severe drought conditions in parts of Queensland and NSW ever recorded."
Médecins Sans Frontières major gifts manager Ruth Molloy said CWA's donation would greatly assist with the organisation's work treating patients and providing logistical and community to help fight Ebola epidemic.
"We are incredibly appreciative of the ongoing help that we receive from CWA members and have great respect for the commitment from the members who do so much to help fund not only our work but the work of others," she said.
