Hong Kong Based Charity Cross Roads needs Goods

http://www.crossroads.org.hk/tsunamiresponse

Tsunami Disaster Response
Many
people have asked what Crossroads is doing in response to the crisis
and how they might become involved. We have been asked for shipments
from several of the affected countries and we would value your help in
sending out a series of containers with aid appropriate to those in
need.

If you would like to help, there are several ways you can do so.

1. Goods
   Although we have goods in our warehouse that are appropriate, additional kinds of goods are also needed at this time. For specifics, please see below.
2. Money
   As the situation is dynamic, we need to be able to ship with both
   immediate aid materials now, and reconstruction materials later. We
   have therefore set up a disaster relief fund that will allow us to move
   all of these shipments quickly. Our target figure is USD 50,000 (approx
   HK$400,000). This will cover both shipping costs and the purchase of
   materials that are not ordinarily donated to Crossroads.
3. Volunteers
   We will need extra hands to process the extra shipments and would be
   grateful for additional volunteer support. In particular, we need
   volunteers who can come on a regular basis, rather than those visiting
   as a one-off.

If you would like to assist in any of these ways, please let us know:

Email: enquiries@crossroads.org.hk
Fax: (852) 2771 1715
Tel: (852) 2984 9309 (Elisabeth Ford)
Tel: (852)  6147 4177 (David Begbie)

Goods Needed for Tsunami Victims

Field Kitchen Kits: (For 6 Persons)
The U.N. suggests that relief kits should be prepared for the average
family unit of 6 persons, as often more than the immediate family may
be present.

Place the following in a small red/white/blue striped bag:
(Please note all items should be new.)

• 1 x durable small cooking pot with well fitting lid
• 1 x plastic basin / tub
• 1 x metal kitchen knife
• 2 x wooden spoons
• 6 x plastic eating plates
• 6 x metal spoons
• 6 x plastic mugs
• 1 x box mosquito coils
• 6 x candles (10-15 cms long)

Hygiene Kits:  (For 6 Persons)
The U.N. suggests
that relief kits should be prepared for the average family unit of 6
persons, as often more than the immediate family may be present.

Place the following in a small red/white/blue striped bag:
(Please note all items should be new.)

• 6 x toothbrushes
• 2 x large tubes of toothpaste
• 4 x bars of soap
• 6 x face cloths
• 2 x bottles of shampoo
• 6 x small towels
• 2 x disposable razors
• 1 x packet washing detergent (biodegradable, if possible).
• 1 x packet feminine sanitary napkins

Cleaning Kits:
Place the following in a small red/white/blue striped bag:
(Please note all items must be new.)

• 1 x plastic bucket/ tub
• 3 x pairs rubber gloves
• 5 x face masks
• 1 x bottle household Dettol
• 1 x pack garbage bags
• 1 x packet scrubbing pads

First Aid Kits:
Complete sets, such as sold in local stores.

Food:
(Expiry date must be 1 year from date of purchase.)

• Canned food (EXCEPT BEEF AND PORK)
• Can openers (1 per 10 cans)
• Milk:
  • Full Cream milk powder (for babies 18 months and over)
  • Baby Formula (newborn infants)

Camping Supplies:
(in good condition)

• Tents (all parts included and secured)
• Blankets
• Sleeping bags
• Sleeping mats
• Torches/flashlights (incl. 4 sets of batteries)
• Plastic sheeting (New)

Other Needed Disaster Supplies:

Water Purification Tablets
Often, following a
disaster, many, if not all, potable (drinkable) water sources are
contaminated. This affects not just those drinking water, but those
using powdered milk mixed with water, cooking, washing, etc.

Construction Material

• Bulk supplies are needed of any of the following listed items:
• Small hand tools for construction (ie. Hammers, saws, pliers, drills, screwdrivers, etc.)
• Plywood sheets
• Corrugated iron sheets
• Corrugated fibreglass/plastic roofing
• Nails/screws
• Tarpaulins
• Electrical cabling

(Note: If you have other supplies that you think may be appropriate, please contact Crossroads’ staff directly.)

Email: enquiries@crossroads.org.hk
Fax: (852) 2771 1715
Tel: (852) 2984 9309 (Elisabeth Ford)
Tel: (852)  6147 4177 (David Begbie)