After several delays and setbacks due to Covid-19 restrictions, and shipping difficulties at the start of the year due to Brexit, a container of humanitarian aid is finally on its way to Chernobyl/Belarus!
Huge efforts were made in the weeks leading up to Christmas to get an urgently needed consignment of medical supplies, PPE, nappies, food, medical equipment, sanitary products and gifts for orphaned children to Belarus, but this eventually proved to be impossible.
Since then, negotiations have continued with transport and shipping companies in Ireland and with health authorities in Belarus and the green light has finally been given to allow the consignment to travel and arrive at Chernobyl Children International’s flagship children’s institution, Vesnova, by Valentine’s Day!
On Monday’s Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to Adi Roche, Chernobyl Children International Voluntary CEO about their continued efforts to help – particularly throughout the Covid crisis.
