Post by alma on Sept 21, 2017 13:43:55 GMT -5
Dear Ozalot friends,
After the recent tragic earthquakes in Mexico, the solidarity shown by ordinary citizens has been inspiring. Volunteers immediately pitched in to form human chains and remove rubble by hand or in buckets. Some have donated, or gone out to purchase, picks and shovels. Others have collected food to sustain the victims and the thousands of volunteers who are working tirelessly. "Battery brigades" have been set up so volunteers can keep their cell phones charged and stay connected. People have shown up with warm food to feed the volunteers. Hospitals, private or otherwise, are receiving all people who require attention. Doctors have collected first aid supplies and are providing help to victims at the sites. Private schools have offered to receive, completely free of charge for the rest of the year, the students who survived the collapse of their pre-, elementary and secondary school, once classes resume, of course, as they are currently suspended in the entire affected area which spreads across four different states, not just Mexico City.
Countries from all over the world are sending brigades to help in the rescue missions. Groups that have specific training in finding victims amid the rubble of collapsed buildings have flown in from as far away as Japan, Iarael and Germany. People have shown up to donate their services as translators.
This last earthquake happened on the exact 32nd anniversary of the tragic events of 1985. Back then, a heroic group formed spontaneously, and they were affectionately nicknamed "MOLES"(TOPOS), because of their ability to burrow through the rubble to rescue victims. The name stuck. This group continues to this day, running entirely on donations. They have traveled to many countries, donating their services to rescue victims of other tragedies.
UNICEF has set up a way to specifically aid the victims of these tragedies. Alumni associations from Mexican universities, who are now living abroad, have started fund-raising. Even Amazon, Facebook, soccer teams and individual players have donated funds, food or medical supplies.
If you wish to chip in, you may already have heard of local organizations in your communities. If you wonder where you might turn to, the Mexican Red Cross and the organization of the TOPOS (MOLES) each have a way you may contribute.
Every bit is greatly, greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Alma
After the recent tragic earthquakes in Mexico, the solidarity shown by ordinary citizens has been inspiring. Volunteers immediately pitched in to form human chains and remove rubble by hand or in buckets. Some have donated, or gone out to purchase, picks and shovels. Others have collected food to sustain the victims and the thousands of volunteers who are working tirelessly. "Battery brigades" have been set up so volunteers can keep their cell phones charged and stay connected. People have shown up with warm food to feed the volunteers. Hospitals, private or otherwise, are receiving all people who require attention. Doctors have collected first aid supplies and are providing help to victims at the sites. Private schools have offered to receive, completely free of charge for the rest of the year, the students who survived the collapse of their pre-, elementary and secondary school, once classes resume, of course, as they are currently suspended in the entire affected area which spreads across four different states, not just Mexico City.
Countries from all over the world are sending brigades to help in the rescue missions. Groups that have specific training in finding victims amid the rubble of collapsed buildings have flown in from as far away as Japan, Iarael and Germany. People have shown up to donate their services as translators.
This last earthquake happened on the exact 32nd anniversary of the tragic events of 1985. Back then, a heroic group formed spontaneously, and they were affectionately nicknamed "MOLES"(TOPOS), because of their ability to burrow through the rubble to rescue victims. The name stuck. This group continues to this day, running entirely on donations. They have traveled to many countries, donating their services to rescue victims of other tragedies.
UNICEF has set up a way to specifically aid the victims of these tragedies. Alumni associations from Mexican universities, who are now living abroad, have started fund-raising. Even Amazon, Facebook, soccer teams and individual players have donated funds, food or medical supplies.
If you wish to chip in, you may already have heard of local organizations in your communities. If you wonder where you might turn to, the Mexican Red Cross and the organization of the TOPOS (MOLES) each have a way you may contribute.
Every bit is greatly, greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Alma
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