Monika Singh
23 December, 2020, 1:10 pm
Fiji Red Cross Society director-general Ilisapeci Rokotunidau with staff members at the Suva office. Picture: SOPHIE RALULU/FT FILE
Westpac and Kina Bank have committed more than $150,000 to support people and communities affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasa through the Fiji Red Cross Society.
Fiji Red Cross Society director general Ilisapeci Rokotunidau said the combined financial assistance would enable them to respond quickly to immediate needs such as food and shelter, as well as the longer-term rebuilding and recovery of areas hit by Cyclone Yasa.
“We’re donating $A50,000 to the Red Cross to provide much needed shelter and food to anyone who has been affected by Cyclone Yasa,” said Greg Pawson, CEO of Kina Bank.
Villagers of Kia Island receive emergency relief supplies
Villagers of Kia Island receive emergency relief supplies
[Image: Fiji NDMO]
Villagers of Kia Island in Macuata have received relief supplies from the National Disaster Management Office, Australian Government, Red Cross, Vodafone and Republic of Fiji Military Forces.
Kia Island is one of the worst affected areas after Cyclone Yasa.
The Australian TC Yasa relief supplies arrived on Kia Island yesterday.
Kia Island Nurse Losana Yabaki says after the cyclone, they were in urgent need of food and water but they are so fortunate that the very next day they received assistance from some of their relatives overseas, Red Cross and Vodafone. The NDMO also dropped off supplies over the weekend.
Westpac and Kina Bank give around $150,000 for TC Yasa relief
Westpac and Kina Bank give around $150,000 for TC Yasa relief
Chief Executive Officer of Kina Bank Greg Pawson and Westpac Fiji Chief Executive Kip Hanna. Westpac and Kina Bank have given around $150,000 to the Fiji Red Cross Society to support people and communities affected by Cyclone Yasa.
Westpac Fiji Chief Executive Kip Hanna says they have a long history of assisting Fijians and hopes they are able to help during what is already a trying time for the people. Chief Executive Officer of Kina Bank Greg Pawson says the assistance will enable the Red Cross to respond quickly to immediate needs such as food and shelter.