The Taiwanese SimplyHelp Foundation in partnership with another non- profit
charity organization in Taiwan donated one 40 ft container and two 20 ft.
containers to the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines.
The containers include 1-thousand boxes of essentials, 482 rolls of fabric, tables
and chairs, working uniforms, new clothes as well as sporting equipment. The
distribution of the materials is being done through the Ministry of National
Mobilisation.
Speaking at the handing over ceremony in Georgetown on Tuesday,
Ambassador of the Republic of China on Taiwan, Her Excellency Fiona Fan
said the complete donation amounts to 207 thousand US dollars and she was
grateful to be partnering with the Minister of National Mobilisation on the
project.
" …I will like to extend special thanks to the two foundation for their
generosity, it is my great honour to be a part of their kind endeavour…Minister
(Brewster) and I will continue our journey to share with those in need”
Ambassador Fan said.
The Ambassador also used the opportunity to encourage eligible students to
take advantage of the scholarships to Taiwan both undergraduate and
postgraduate opportunities.
Ambassador Fan also stressed Taiwan’s commitment to strengthening close
with the Government and people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, " our
nations stand together stronger and united", she affirmed.