After Dominica was badly hit by Tropical Storm Erika last year, ChildFund Caribbean played its part by assisting victims.
On the heels of another hurricane season they have decided once again to give generously to three government departments.
On Monday, 23rd May, at a handing over ceremony at the Office of Disaster Management in Jimmit, a presentation was made to the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and the Local Government Department.
Gelina Fontaine, Officer in Charge of Childfund Caribbean remarked that ChildFund has supported Dominica with more than $150 USD, with food, other necessary health and household supplies like clothing. “Now we have water purification sachets, water bottles, pails, solar power lanterns, potable chargers and first aid kits and other items.” she stated.
Hon Minister for Health, Dr. Kenneth Darroux, is grateful for the items and says it will go a long way.
“It is always a pleasure when civil societies can partner with the government of any country especially in times of disasters. There were many lessons learnt from Erika and we hope that these contributions, no matter how small they are, will go a long way in responding to disasters.”
Twenty- four first aid kits and 250 water bottles were presented to the Ministry of Education; 100 solar power lanterns, 45 solar chargers, 40 emergency radios and 24 first aid kits to the Local Government department and over 4K boxes of water purification sachets along with over 700 five gallon pails to the Ministry of Health.
