Salvation Army donates to Region Three residents
DPI, Guyana, Thursday, April 12, 2018
The Salvation Army on Thursday distributed one hundred food hampers and mattresses to flood-affected persons in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara).
Some of the persons receiving the hampers.
In brief remarks, Regional Executive Officer (REO) Denis Jaikaran thanked the Salvation Army representatives, headed by Major Matignol, for their kind gesture, noting that the initiative was welcomed. He added that any further assistance given to the affected persons who are slowly returning to a life of normalcy, will always be welcomed.
The REO expressed optimism that future collaborations with the organisation will not only benefit the residents but also boost the region’s development. A representative from the Salvation Army said the initiative is in keeping with their mission of assisting those in need.
On December 28, 2017, officials, from the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) and Region Three, visited Canal Number One and began delivering assistance to some 200 families whose homes and farmlands were adversely affected by heavy rainfall.
During that visit, it was reported that three sluices were fully functioning, along with two additional pumps, to discharge water from the affected areas into the Demerara River. Public Health Ministry team also visited the Manram Memorial Health Centre in Canal Number One, to ensure it was equipped with the necessary drugs to address any possible waterborne disease outbreak, and to prevent related illnesses.
Regional Executive Officer (REO) Denis Jaikaran and a representative of the Salvation Army distributing the food hampers.
Regional Executive Officer (REO) Denis Jaikaran and a representative of the Salvation Army distributing the food hampers.
The food hampers.
Some of the persons receiving the hampers.
By: Neola Damon