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Message from John Suresh (Chennai, India, AHI ILDC participant in 2004)
1. John Suresh from India - tsunami relief (Dec 30, 2004 2:44) - updated: Jan 8
1.
From: John Suresh
Sent: Thu, Dec 30, 2004 2:44 AM
Subject: John Suresh from India - tsunami relief
Dear friends,
Hearty greetings! I am John Suresh from India. Do you remember me? I was in Japan during 5th Sept 04 to 12th Oct 04 attended ILDC training in AHI, Nissin, Aichi. During that time I have met you. How is winter in Japan now? I hope it is quite bearable.
Friends, our place Tamil Nadu
became a major victim of Tsunami, which occurred on 26th Dec 04. Fishermen
have borne the brunt of the waves our state. Dozens of their colonies
were swept away without trace as the giant waves turned into watery graves
for the men who eked out a living by the sea. The victims lost their homes,
their loved ones, their property and every little thing they had when
the tsunami lashed the shores of Tamil Nadu on Sunday. But what they now
have is the support and affection of people
they have never known or met.
They have not only lost lives, but also their livelihood. No doubt, the demands made on civilian authorities in times like these are enormous, but quite inexplicably some of the villages in Tamil Nadu were untouched by relief operations more than 48 hours after the tsunami slammed the shore. Although the most devastating of the seismic sea waves came and went within 30 minutes, leaving the coast relatively calm and secure thereafter, government agencies were slow to reach some of the fishing hamlets in Nagapattinam and Kanyakumari districts.
It is evident that politicians were keener on winning brownie points for meeting the aggrieved sections than on concerted action to bring effective relief. It is time to coordinate efforts, pool resources and enable the affected families to build a roof for shelter and get their boats and catamarans repaired. A majority of the victims are fisherfolk, and they must be steadfastly helped to resume their livelihood and rebuild their lives. With food, drink, sanitation, shelter and healthcare urgently needed in Tamil Nadu, relief effort was under way.
We would appreciate if you could contribute as much as you can to the affected people in India. We hereby attach the relevant information for your kind help and support to the needy.
Yours sincerely,
R.T.John Suresh,
M.S.W., M.B.A.,
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You can help us!
Bring relief to victims
in Tsunami disaster!
This is a movement of grief
for the whole nation of India. The devastating tidal wave in the ocean
has left behind a trail of death & destruction of a magnitude that
requires relief & rehabilitation on a massive scale.
All along the coast, our victim
families are suffering from the tidal wave that has swept away their loved
ones & their homes. We cannot replace their loss, but we can help
them with immediate requirements like, food, shelter & emergency medical
care. But to provide this immediate assistance, we need you right now.
PLANT's relief workers are
on the affected areas distributing food, providing urgent relief work.
We ensure that your gifts do reach the victim for whom they were intended.
Rush your gifts immediately to save a victim today. And please pass on
this information to your friends who could extend their support to the
victims in India.
PLANT is a Non-Governmental Volunteer Organization working for disadvantaged people in India. It has all the legal status from the government of India holding FCRA (Foreign Contributions Regulation Act) status & exempted from Income Tax of 80G Act.
The Short term & Long term
relief activities:
Short Term Needs:
(1) Rice
(2) Dhal
(3) Oil
(4) Salt
(5) Onions
(6) Turmeric
(7) Kitchen utensils
(8) Medical aid
Long term Needs:
(1) Cotton rolls & Fabrics
(2) Blankets
(3) Bed sheets
(4) Kitchen sets
(5) Petromax lamps
(6) Quilt
(7) Mats
(8) Towels
(9) Sweaters
(10) Plates
(11) Tumblers
(12) Shelters - tarpaulin or plastic sheets, bamboos and roofing equipments
(13) Rehabilitative activities
Please help to rebuild the
broken lives of the Tsunami victims in any form of help like cash or kind.
Your contributions can be sent
in the form of Cheque/Demand Draft to
PLANT (Tsunami Relief Fund),
No-22/10, Kumaran Street,
Vijayalakshmipuram,
Ambattur,
Chennai - 600 053,
Thiruvallur District,
Tamil Nadu, South India.
Yours sincerely,
R.T.John Suresh, M.S.W.,M.B.A.,
Director
PLANT (Participatory Learning
Action Network and Training Trust),
No-22/10, Kumaran Street, Vijayalakshmipuram, Ambattur, Chennai - 600
053, Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, South India.
Ph: 91-44-26570929, 91-44-9444149109, 91-44-9840740929
E-mail: plant.jsa@...
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