SEWA TT Launches Relief Campaign For Venezuela
SEWA TT is preparing to launch a structured relief campaign to support communities in Venezuela affected by Wednesday’s two earthquakes.
The organisation says while search and rescue efforts remain the immediate priority, it is now mobilising resources to help families through the recovery phase, with a nationwide supermarket donation drive set to begin.
SEWA TT President Revan Teelucksingh says the organisation has been coordinating with the Venezuelan Embassy to assess the country’s most urgent needs.
« So, we don’t have the capacity to assist in rescuing, but we are preparing for the relief and recovery stage, which comes immediately after. The things that are required most will be psychological help, medicine and medical help, food supplies and shelter, and water. »
Mr Teelucksingh says the organisation has opted for a financial donation model rather than collecting miscellaneous food items from the public. He says this approach allows relief supplies to be purchased in bulk, packaged into family-sized aid kits and transported more efficiently to those in need.
« By the end of today, we would launch our supermarket drive, which is essentially asking the public to contribute financially through the supermarkets at their convenience. »
The SEWA TT President says the organisation is accepting financial donations to fund aid transport and long-term recovery, with contribution details available on its official platforms.
