Love in Action

Laos

Relief Supplies and Love Reach Laotians

By Bangkok Relief Team (Originally in Thai)

In October 2009, heavy rains caused flooding that took 16 lives, left 135 missing and injured over 100 in the southern provinces of Laos. Strong currents from the overflowing Sekong River obstructed both rescue and relief delivery efforts.

With sorrow and prayers for the people of Laos, Supreme Master Ching Hai immediately contributed US$10,000 in emergency aid, and on October 6, 2009, a team of our Association members from Thailand and Laos went to Sekong Province to distribute food and daily necessities to those in need. The next day, the team continued to dispense relief items along with SOS flyers in Lamam District.

Mr. Phonephet Khiulavong, Vice-Governor of Sekong, sent a message of gratitude to Supreme Master Ching Hai for the kindness and compassion She had shown his people, who also deeply appreciated Her loving concern. We hope the people of Laos will swiftly return to their daily lives and that our efforts to create lighter carbon footprints on the planet will prevent such disasters in the future.



Certificate of Appreciation to Supreme Master Ching Hai from Sekong Province for Her contribution to Laotian flood victims



Expenditures by Supreme Master Ching Hai for Flood Relief Work in Laos

Description

Amount (THB)

Receipt

Food (rice, cookies, water, etc.) and relief supplies (mosquito nets, blankets, etc.)

322,800

A

Transportation (vehicle rental, fuel, etc.)

19,212

B

Total

THB342,012

(US$10,264)

 

*Throughout the relief operation, the team members paid for their own transportation, food and accommodation.

 

 

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