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To All Nationals and Friends of Saint Lucia
We are all now aware of the devastation caused to communities and the general infrastructure of Saint Lucia on 24 -25 December 2013 by a severe weather system which also caused loss of life and are anxious to assist our families, relatives and friends back home. The High Commission in collaboration with a newly formed disaster committee comprising of Unity of UK Saint Lucian Association members and other Saint Lucian nationals will facilitate the relief effort from the United Kingdom. Please note the following:
ITEMS NEEDED
The authorities in Saint Lucia have submitted a list of items that are currently needed. (List attached) Approved drop-off points where items donated could be deposited have also been identified. (Also attached). Prior to making any deliveries, kindly contact respective persons.
The High Commission hopes that the guidelines from the authorities will be taken into consideration for sourcing those items which are urgently needed. We would implore that nationals do not use this as an opportunity to ship unwanted items to Saint Lucia. The High Commission will not be obliged to accept donations which are not included on the list provided. All our donations will go to a central point in Saint Lucia, for distribution to the areas where they will be most needed.
MONETARY DONATIONS
A bank account is available to receive monetary donations. Details follow:
The Saint Lucia Disaster Relief Fund
Account No: 23-83-92-65
Sort Code: 20-35-90
Swift Code: BARCGB22
IBAN – GB34BARC20359023839265
Please, let us all work together for the benefit of our beloved country.
Yours sincerely,
Ernest Hilaire,
HIGH COMMISSIONER
The immediate needs are:
Clothing (adults and kids)
Shoes
Hygiene Kits
Diapers
Canned foods
School supplies
Blankets
Mops
Gloves
Buckets
Water purification tablets
The Main Collection Point is:
High Commission for Saint Lucia
1 Collingham Gardens
SW5 0HW
Tel. +44 (0)20 7370 7123
+44 (0)20 7341 0155
Fax: +44 (0)20 7370 1905
E-mail: [email protected]
Drop off points:
In North London
Ms Jesse Stephens
The West Indian Cultural Centre
9 Clarendon Road
Hornsey
N8 0DJ
The following persons have also been appointed to oversee collections in the following areas:
EAST LONDON – Mr Solomon Alexis – 07761047753
WEST LONDON– Uxbridge to Acton
Mr Dalkeith Charlemagne – 07939809751 / 07716365255
WEST LONDON– Paddington and surrounding areas
Mr Simon Cornibert – 07956847297
SOUTH LONDON– Mrs Rufina Felix – 07533533564
Mr Randolph Regis – 07737996495
FOR PERSONS WISHING TO MAKE DONATIONS OUTSIDE OF LONDON KINDLY CONTACT THE HIGH COMMISSION.
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