We have now successfully
completed our initial project for Sokolow, in eastern Poland during May
2005. Three lorry loads of Humanitarian Aid in the form of clothing and medical supplies obtained by Metropolitan
Police officers were packed in robust cartons then forwarded to a
centrally located warehouse for distribution to the poor and needy.
On many occasions tears just rolled down the faces of the very grateful
recipients which triggered even more tears from our volunteers. Thus it
has become clear that if we can raise funding for at least
one more lorry, much can be achieved.
Project Convoy is now raising money and materials to carry out
the following work in Sokolow:
1. To provide equipment in a special school for
physically disabled children that will allow those caring for them
to do so in a more inclusive lifestyle within their
community.
2. To provide equipment and training for the local
volunteer Fire Brigade units in and around the District of
Sokolow.
3. To provide Computers and Playground Equipment for
schools in this very rural part of Poland which does not have any of
the resources that are now standard in UK schools.
Project Convoy is always interested to hear of other areas in
which we can provide humanitarian aid using the expertise and
resources supplied to us by those Companies who
support the many serving and retired Met Officers undertaking
charity work abroad.
The next Project Convoy planning meeting will be 2pm on 10
July 2008 at Skitt Mansions. Please bring any photos you have
and forward any agenda items to Alan as soon as
possible;- ALL YOUR IDEAS ARE WELCOME !!!
If you would like further information, please send an e-mail
to:
Tele: 07979 667 552
Project Convoy ~ providing humanitarian aid for those in need !
