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Report on Packing of Relief Supplies for Maldives Tsunami Project – 25th February 2005
One sunny afternoon, a group of CRS volunteers mainly comprises of young people came to HighPoint Social Enterprise Ark to pack the second lot of kitchenware for Maldives. The items were meant for 2 of the most affected islands.
Everyone automatically split up to perform various tasks; such as cutting and tearing open the boxes of kitchenware like bowls, plates and pots, and assembling of carton boxes for each household. An assembly line was quickly formed to do the assembly.
Plates, bowls, knife, ladle were put into the pot and stuffed with towels or cloth to prevent shaking and then placed into the carton boxes and labeled. During the process, shower came to break the very hot spell of the last few days to cool down the place which is wonderful.
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By late afternoon, 250 packs of kitchenware were neatly stacked. CRS also have donations of clothing and sandals by well wishers. These were sorted out and packed neatly in boxes, properly labeled and all ready for shipment.
Shipment of First Lot of Relief Supplies
Our first shipment of kitchenware for 200 households was shipped from Singapore just before the Chinese New Year. The shipment consisted of hygiene packs, double gas stoves, pots, plates, bowls, cups, knife, turners and ladles.
A team of 6 left for Maldives on 11 and 14 February 2005 respectively to receive the cargo. They facilitated the clearance and distribution of the relief supplies. These relief supplies were meant for the Guriadhoo island which is located in South Male Atoll, 1 hour fast boat ride from Male. They also met with Government Officials to discuss other areas of assistance such as trauma counseling training, doctors and teachers. The team visited some other affected islands to assess their needs as well.
The second lot of the relief supplies will be shipped out from Singapore around the last week of February 2005. They are for 2 islands; Naalafushi and Kolhlafushi which are 3 hours by fast boat from Male. A second team will be sent in early Mar to receive the cargo and oversee the distribution to these 2 islands.
A big thank you to all CRS volunteers who came to pack for the Maldives Project and also our well wishers who have donated the clothing and sandals. |
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