Sending Abundant Love and Comfort to Stranded People
By Bulgarian Relief Team (Originally in English) In early January 2010, relentless rainfall triggered widespread flooding in the low plains of northern Albania, inundating at least 570 homes and isolating another 200. Thousands of hectares of agricultural land had been submerged. States of emergency were declared in parts of the northwestern regions and mandatory evacuations implemented for thousands of villagers. Gates of a rain-swollen dam on the Drini River also had to be opened for safety reasons, causing flooding in several villages near the Adriatic Sea. Expressing Her heartfelt sorrow and love, Supreme Master Ching Hai immediately asked our local or native Association members to help the afflicted people, and contributed US$15,000 in financial aid. From January 26 to February 1, a Bulgarian relief team went to Shkodra, one of the worst flood-stricken regions, and it was there that much needed food, sanitary supplies, boots and blankets, along with SOS flyers, were distributed to 905 people in 12 villages, with help from the local Red Cross. The recipients expressed their gratitude and happiness for the timely help. One of the locals was impressed with the “richness” of each package. We sincerely thank Master for Her immense love and care
of all the affected people. May Heaven watch over the Albanian people
for the smooth resuming of their regular, day-to-day lives as we hasten
to adopt eco-friendly lifestyles that alleviate such weather extremes.
Expenditures by
Supreme Master Ching Hai
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