Appeal Letter to Individuals:

Dear

 We have all been shocked and saddened by the death and destruction inflicted upon so many nations and peoples by the tidal waves that struck on December 26^th. The scale of loss is beyond comprehension in so many places.

 Thailand was one of the nations to suffer serious losses. A huge amount of short term aid has come in, to the extent that storage and distribution have become issues in themselves, but it is believed that, at least here, immediate needs are for the most part covered.

 We at the Rotary Club of Bangkok South have received many approaches asking us how and in what form assistance can be given. Whilst there may still be some short term localized needs that need filling, what we are now more concerned about are the medium and longer term needs of reconstruction and rehabilitation. To that end we are setting up a fund to gather contributions towards that.

 It is, of course, too early now to have specific projects planned. The sorts of things we will be looking to fund from those monies, though, are:

 ·         Infrastructure and equipment for schools (including our well known water purification systems) and other institutions in the affected provinces;

·         Education for children orphaned in the disaster;

·         Replacement of income generating equipment for villagers (fishermen have been particularly hard hit);  and the like. These will be undertaken in consultation and cooperation with local Rotary Clubs in the affected provinces (each has at least one), once they get themselves re-established. Our efforts will focus on children and the poorer sectors of society.

The Rotary Club of Bangkok South has made an initial contribution to this fund, our members are also providing funds for it, and there will be more to come. If you would like to contribute to this effort, then donations can be sent to:

If by mail: If remitted directly, to this account:

The Rotary Club of Bangkok South, Rotary Club of Bangkok South
Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund, Savings Account Number:
C/- 21st Floor, Pan Pacific Hotel, Siam City Bank Pcl
952 Rama IV Road, Thaniya Branch
Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 SWIFT Code: Thailand

(Funds should be sent either by Bank Draft or by Telegraphic Transfer – private cheques take many weeks to clear).

Whilst we are not a registered charity, donors can be issued with a receipt from the Rotary Club of Bangkok South if required. All donations will be acknowledged and accounted for to each donor and we can assure you that each and every last cent will go directly to people in need. That is, there are no administrative costs or anything of that sort involved. The above account has been opened specifically for this purpose and is separate from any of the Club’s other accounts.

Should you wish further information or clarification, please contact me, or our Club’s Vice President, Gary White on email gwhite@loxinfo.co.th.

We hope, with your help, to be able to make a meaningful contribution towards rehabilitating the lives of the children and the less fortunate so dreadfully torn apart by this tragedy.

Yours in Rotary,