FRIDAY, August 20, I was making enquiries as to which office is accepting help for the flood victims in Pakistan, and I was informed that the local Red Cross Office might be accepting and I do hope to visit that office soon.
Guyana Times’ image of a Pakistani child bedevilled by flies in its August 21 publication was very touching to look at, and I really hope to learn that Guyana will be making some sacrifices and extending our hands in help in whatever shape or form to the 20 million homeless.
Not so long ago, there was a reading in the dailies to the effect that when donations are to be given, one has now got to make some sort of application to a government office, and approval must be given. Maybe someone can elaborate a little more on that for a better understanding of the system.
The floods in Pakistan should be a stern warning to the general masses that we here in Guyana are also prone to such disasters (God forbid!) and that we all have got to be more proactive with our contribution to any project/s that can help to control or prevent such an event. I say this as an independent member of society with no affiliation to any government office.
I am also making reference for support to the office or agency (Guyana Mangrove Restoration Project) that is currently executing a project of mangrove restoration throughout Guyana.
I fully support this national venture.