WHO: The Caribbean Association in China
WHAT: Charity Outreach Activity for Children of Migrant Workers
WHERE: Pudong New District Chang Lin School
286 Chong Jia Zhai, San Lin Zhen Ling Jiang Cun
Pudong New District
WHEN: Saturday, November 3, 2007. 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Departure from Shanghai South Railway Station
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Dr. Nicoleen Johnson
President, Caribbean Association in China
[email protected]
(86) 21- 5481-2851
This will be the Caribbean Association in China’s second visit to Pudong New District Chang Lin School and the organization hopes to have an ongoing relationship with the children and staff there. The aim is to touch as many lives as possible.
The Pudong New District Chang Lin School provides education to children of mostly unskilled workers who, in search of jobs, have moved to Shanghai from other sections of China.
Classes begin at the elementary level; however there are very few foreign teachers available for English classes and the kids are in need of basic items such as book bags and other supplies.
About the Caribbean Association in China (CAC):
The Caribbean Association in China was started on April 1, 2007 by a group of regional nationals living in China who felt the time had come to establish a Caribbean network and to build an awareness of the Caribbean region in their adopted home.
From an initial group of 11 members, the Caribbean Association in China has grown to include approximately 30 active participants not only from the countries in the Caribbean but from across the globe.
The Association works closely with, but independently of, Caribbean countries’ Embassies in Beijing to promote and foster the Sino-Caribbean relationship, provide a support network for our nationals here, as well as engage in charitable work aimed at benefiting the needy in China and the Caribbean.
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has been advised that the water level in the Bog Walk Gorge is rising and going onto the road. Motorists are reminded to use the alternative routes: Sligoville and Barry.
THE PUBLIC IS BEING URGED TO AVOID THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AREA.
Other reports coming into the ODPEM:
– A section of Benny Pen, a tributary of the Wag Water River in the vicinity of Temple Hall, has broken away. Residents in the houses along the river are being advised to evacuate to safer areas.
– The bridge at Roberts Field in Mavis Bank, St. Andrew is inundated. The KSAC is presently clearing the debris to facilitate access to the community.
– The fording at Georgia, St. Thomas, is partially cut off. THE ODPEM PREFER IF MOTORISTS DO NOT TRAVEL VIA THIS ROUTE. HOWEVER, MOTORISTS WHO NEED TO ACCESS THIS AREA ARE ADVISED TO PROCEED WITH CAUTION.
– Two food airlifts are scheduled for later today:
1. Airlift at Mount Vernon: to provide food for the communities of Mount Vernon, Moffat and Jones Pen.
2. Airlift at Johnson Mountain: to provide food for the communities of Johnson Mountain and Spring Back.
– There is currently no access to Portland from St. Thomas via the Hordley Crossing.
The public is advised to continue monitoring the radio for further advisories and to avoid areas that are at risk from flooding and landslides. Also take the following precautions:
- Be ready to evacuate if you live in low-lying or flood-prone areas. Decide on likely evacuation routes now. Plan to stay with family or friends in safer areas or in a public shelter and move to safety.
- Avoid flooded waterways, gullies, streams or rivers, either on foot or in vehicles.
- Move your refrigerator, stove and furniture to a higher floor, or place them on building blocks and secure to the wall.
- Do not walk outside barefooted during or after the flood event.
- Bury all dead animals right after flooding has subsided.
The Meteorological Service and ODPEM will continue to monitor the situation and further updates will be provided as the situation demands.
Contact: Kerry-Ann Morris, Information Officer, [email protected]
