Many people from different parts of the islands have either called in at the Red Cross office or sent their contributions. Volunteers from the Red Cross Youth were also at the ready with collection boxes in Victoria last Saturday morning.
One lady who contributed her savings for those affected in Haiti said: “My husband and I wanted to do something and wish that we could be there to provide at least some milk to those in need.
“We know that our contributions will at least help one or two people there; it is something that comes from within – compassion for a fellow human being.”
An RCSS spokesperson said: “I guess this is what it is all about – compassion for those affected in Haiti and bringing about the idea of togetherness, especially during bad times. This is Red Cross values at work in Seychelles.
“We received numerous phone calls from people wanting to help and donate not only cash but clothing, while others wanted to know if there was an opportunity to help on-site with their professional expertise such as medical and psycho-social help, debris clearance etc.”
The public’s strong response to the appeal may be a result of the similarity in our languages, since Seychelles and Haiti are both Creole-speaking countries, the RCSS said.
Whatever the reasons, it is important to know that something positive has indeed come out of this whole disastrous situation, it added.
Meanwhile, the RCSS is still collecting contributions, and donation boxes have been placed in other businesses and organisations such as banks, private clinics and shops. Courtesy - Seychelles Nation
