The Commissioner of Citizens Mr.Panagiotis Sentonas and the President of the Cyprus Red Cross (C.R.C.) Ms Fotini Papadopoulou made statements today, 11 April 2022, regarding the provision of humanitarian aid by the Red Cross to the Ukrainian people and Ukrainian refugees coming to Cyprus. The press conference took place at the Administration Offices of the Cyprus Red Cross.
The Commissioner for Citizens, Mr. Panagiotis Sentonas said. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Red Cross again for this assistance.
I would also like to thank the Cyprus Red Cross for everything it has done and offered so far in relation to refugee support and in particular for its readiness to offer humanitarian assistance to refugees arriving in Cyprus following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Cyprus Red Cross has proved, once again, how valuable its presence is. Not only through the provision of humanitarian aid, but also through all its multifaceted actions, which are always aimed at relieving human suffering and protecting human dignity.
I warmly thank the President of the Cyprus Red Cross Mrs. Fotini Papadopoulou, the Vice President Mrs. Lida Koursouba and the Director General Mrs. Christina Kaparti for the sincere and excellent cooperation to date."
The President of the Cyprus Red Cross Mrs. Fotini Papadopoulou said. The Cyprus Red Cross, as the Auxiliary Body of the Public Authorities for Humanitarian Affairs, has been in full readiness and action from the very first moment to provide all kinds of humanitarian assistance to the suffering Ukrainian people. Always with respect and love for our fellow human beings in need.
Our first action, symbolic and substantial, was to immediately contact the Ukrainian Red Cross, as well as the Ambassador of Ukraine in Cyprus, to whom we conveyed our full support and readiness to support the people of Ukraine.
In addition, we had continuous communication and meetings with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and full cooperation with the Civil Defence to offer humanitarian assistance and immediate support to citizens arriving at Larnaca and Paphos airports.
At the same time, we have been in constant communication with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and are being kept informed of developments by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC and the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC.
The Cyprus Red Cross, responding to an appeal by the Ukrainian Red Cross, through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for financial assistance, decided to contribute the amount of €10.000 from the emergency fund, in solidarity with Ukraine in response to this humanitarian crisis.
We also prepared two types of hygiene kits, both for adults and children, following the Government's appeal for assistance to the Ukrainian people. On March 8, 2022, the first shipment of 1,500 such hygiene kits (1,000 for adults and 500 for children) took place and were sent to Ukraine through the Cyprus Government Mission, courtesy of a sponsorship we secured from a company. The shipment has already reached its destination and the hygiene items have been distributed to the affected and affected people. On 3 April 2022, the second shipment of 1,000 hygiene kits, this time for adults, took place, again through the Government of Cyprus. The cost of these kits will be covered by various sponsorships made to the CPS for this purpose.
All branches of the CPS,
All Branches of the C.C.S., in all provinces, are fully prepared to offer humanitarian assistance to persons affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, whether they are already in Cyprus or are due to arrive in our country in the near future.
So far, the Cyprus Red Cross has responded to a total of 78 such requests, offering humanitarian assistance to 232 persons, in the provinces of Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos. The humanitarian assistance includes food, coupons for supermarkets, clothing, shoes, hygiene kits, baby diapers, adult diapers, toys, blankets, sheets, kitchen utensils and furniture.
Restoring Family Links (RFL) was also activated to restore family links through efforts to communicate between family members, in collaboration, of course, with the International Red Cross.
As you know, all of our programs need financial support. In case anyone wishes to make a contribution to the Cyprus Red Cross, either directly or through a bank, or to volunteer, please contact the Administration Offices at 22504400. Panagiotis Sentonas for his cooperation, as well as the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the competent Ministries, Departments and Services of the State.
We also thank the various companies, organizations and individuals for their valuable contributions, which significantly enhance our efforts. Special thanks go to Phoenix Leaders, RCB Bank Ltd, and Exxon Mobil for their sponsorships, as well as to other companies or organizations that wish to remain anonymous.
We would like to thank the people of Cyprus for their contribution and their interest in supporting our fellow human beings.
Also, a big thank you to the volunteers, the Branches, the Youth Department and the management of the Cyprus Red Cross and our staff, who in every crisis are present to help in our work.
I would also like to mention that an online concert will be held on 13 May 2022 on the initiative of Alex Panagi, under the auspices of the Commissioner for Citizens and the European Commission, in support of those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, in which the Cyprus Red Cross will also participate.
Before closing, I have the pleasure to announce that this year's annual Cyprus Red Cross Pancyprian Fundraiser will take place from 8 to 28 May 2022 and we hope for your support so that we can help our fellow human beings in need and implement the various humanitarian programmes of the Cyprus Red Cross."
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