Staff and students donate to Kadovar Relief Appeal

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(From l-r) Chris Langlagur (Asst Admin Officer, Inland Baining LLG), Tito Tikot (acting LLG Manager, Inland Baining), John Turmarum (Disaster Relief Coordinator), Nicholas Baroro, Prof. John Warren, Alex Nugi and Sr. Nancy Galoko. 
Staff and surrounding communities of PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment have donated in cash and kind towards the East New Britain Kadovar Relief Appeal.
University Vice Chancellor Professor John Warren on behalf of the University presented the donated items to acting Gazelle District Administrator Nicholas Baroro and his team on Monday.
Professor Warren said when the disaster appeal was launched, staff were willing to donate because they felt a huge sympathy for the affected islanders of Kadovar in East Sepik. 
He said this signified that the people of PNG are generous and that giving is part of their culture.
The donation drive team was led by Farm and Estate manager Alex Nugi and Nancy Galoko, sister in charge of the University Clinic.
They collected clothing items, pillows, mosquito nets, shoes and K401.25 in cash.
Receiving the donation, Mr Baroro said it is now East New Britain’s turn to assist because the province faced a similar situation during the 1994 twin volcanic eruptions and had received generous assistance from the nation.
He thanked the University community and said such cooperation strengthens the existing relationship the District has with the institution.
The District has been very supportive in providing funds and medical supplies to the University clinic.
The East New Britain Kadovar Relief Appeal is an initiative of the provincial administration through the provincial disaster office and is supported by the Sepik community in the province.
Donation points have been set up at the fire station in Kokopo town for Kokopo District, Balnataman LLG for Rabaul District, Gazelle District office at Kerevat and Sinivit LLG for Pomio District. The appeal was run for two weeks.

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