The Diaconia of the ECCB announces a collection to support people affected by the floods

The Centre for Humanitarian and Development Cooperation of the ECCB's Diaconia has launched a collection for the regions affected by the flood disaster caused by storm Boris over Europe. The Czech Republic has been hit by extreme rainfall and strong winds in recent days.

Donations can be transferred to the account with the IBAN: CZ50 2010 0000 0021 0069 1426. 

“In the coming days, we will be in close contact with representatives of the Integrated Rescue System (IZS) and the crisis teams. Diaconia's volunteers are prepared to monitor the damage in the affected areas in accordance with the instructions of the crisis teams, provide initial psychosocial assistance and carry out crisis interventions,” says Dalibor Hála, spokesperson for Diaconia of the ECCB, adding: “We are currently starting our campaign asking donors to give something for the public collection we have announced. We are grateful for every donation. With these donations, we will be able to provide help in the affected areas in the coming weeks. You can find information about Diaconia's activities on the website povodne.diakonie.cz.”

Diaconia has volunteers on standby

After consultation with the emergency services, Diaconia can send volunteers to the areas affected by the floods. Around 140 volunteers are available nationwide for such assignments in the volunteer programme. The programme also includes volunteers trained in psychosocial first aid and a team of crisis intervention workers.

Anyone can take part in the volunteer programme. If you are interested and have free capacity, simply fill in the application form on the above website and the Diaconia will take care of the coordination and the necessary training.

The Humanitarian Centre also operates an information hotline for those affected or interested in volunteering daily from 9.00 to 17.00 on +420 242 487 826.

Source: Press release by the Diaconia of the ECCB