Fundraising outcome to support the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
The President of the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council (PVCC), Elias Demetriou, presented on June 12, 2023, to the Deputy Government Spokesperson, Mrs. Doxa Komodromou, at the Presidential Palace, a cheque amounting to €85,901.
This financial relief, said Mr. Demetriou, is the result of the contributions made to the fundraising «We support the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria», conducted by the PVCC, based on article 2 of the Fundraising Law, for the relief of earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
The PVCC President mentioned that the Council responded immediately, from the first moment this major disaster occurred and conducted this fundraising with the support of the Republic of Cyprus, informing that the proceeds of the fundraising will be used to cover the needs, in cooperation with the competent authorities of the state. At the same time, Mr. Demetriou noted that the PVCC also contributed in the humanitarian aid effort, engaging its Volunteer Centre as collection points of humanitarian aid in all districts.
Mr. Demetriou assured the Deputy Government Spokeswoman that the PVCC can support any humanitarian action for the relief of victims both in Cyprus and abroad.