Harambee Ya Kusaidia Walioathirika Na Mafuriko

PRESS RELEASE

A UNITED CAMPAIGN TO ASSIST THE TANZANIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY TO HELP THE FLOOD VICTIMS IN DIFFERENT REGIONS OF TANZANIA
WHO WE ARE:

We are a consortium of Tanzanian members who belong to http://www.jamiiforums.com/, http://www.mwanakijiji.com/ and http://www.issamichuzi.blog.com/, and supporters of the named online communities. We have united our efforts with the Tanzanian Network of Professionals (TPN.co.tz) to assist the Tanzanian Red Cross Red Crescent Society to raise funds and much need materials to assist the victims of the ongoing flood that has engulfed some parts of the country especially Morogoro, Dodoma, Mwanza, and Shinyanga.
Introduction:

Up to now, over 40,000 people have been affected by the torrential rainfalls that have caused flooding and displaced about 10,000 people and more people are still feared to be affected. The rains have also destroyed infrastructure, workplaces, and farming which will affect food production in the country.

The increase in waterborne diseases such as Typhoid and Cholera is also feared as most people find themselves in unsanitary environment and using untreated water.
The campaigns aim to empower the Tanzanian Red Cross Society with material and funds and other resources to be able to assist the victims of the current flood and enable it to be well prepared to face future disasters and catastrophic situations.

For sometimes now Tanzanians have waited for other generous people in developed countries to give help in time of disasters in our country. While we recognize and appreciate the kindness and good hearts of these people and organizations we believe we too can and must stand united to show each other we really care and are able to assist each other in time like this. We believe Tanzanians are good and kind people and when called to action they will rise up and seize the moment.
Please use the following two documents in your columns.

The first one is the document that shows 8 different ways of contributing and the other is a collection of pictures taken from some affected areas showing the works of the Red Cross helping the victims.
Released:
January 11, 2010
Mr. Sanctus Mtsimbe – Coordinator
TPN President
Phone: 0715 740 047
Email: president@tpn.co.tz

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE
We have different methods of how people all over the world will be able to contribute anything. All the help will be given to the Red Cross Society and updates will be given publicly on how the campaign is going. The most need items are mosquito nets, tents, clothes, medicine (unexpired and unopened), children and female hygiene products.

A: DIRECTLY TO THE RED CROSS SOCIETY
1. Any branch of the Red Cross in Tanzania will be glad to receive any kind of donations you may have. Please contact the Red Cross HQ for any information: P.O. Box 1133 Dar es Salaam
Simu: (00255) (22) 215-0330/ 215-1839/215-0843 Email: logistics@raha.com
B: THROUGH THE TANZANIAN PROFESSIONALS NETWORK (TPN)
2. Bank Deposits or Transfers to:

· Account Name: Tanzania Professionals Network,
Bank Name: CRDB Bank; ·
Bank Branch: Lumumba ·
City: Dar Es Salaam;
Country: Tanzania ·
Swift Code: CORUTZ TZ ·
US $ A/C No: 02J1 007 608 900;
TZS A/C No: 01J1 007 608 901
3. M-Pesa (Vodacom): 0768 777 888
4. Z-Pesa (Zantel): 0773 88 18 88
5. Zap (Zain) 0784 00 88 99

6. Western Union — Send to: Mr. Emmanuel Mmari; TPN Finance and Administrative Manager; Dar Es Salaam; Tanzania. Email the MTCN to president@tpn.co.tz and mwanakijiji@jamiiforums.com

7. Cash: TPN Office — Nyerere Road; TOHS Building; 1st Floor, Next to TBC (RTD) Radio.

8. Contribution via daily deduction of mobile phone Air-Time: “Changia Shs 150 kwa siku kwa waathirika wa mafuriko. Tuma SMS yenye neno TPN kwenda 15522. Utakatwa Shs 250 kujisajili.

9. Contribution of materials: TPN Office — Nyerere Road; TOHS Building; 1st Floor, Next to TBC (RTD) Radio. Or call 0715 740 047 for a pick up assistance.

For more information,
Contact us:
president@tpn.co.tz