APIA: 4 December 2010 -- Don Bosco Technical College, Alafua,
Samoa, has just donated 35,000 Euro worth of furniture to victims of
last year's Tsunami which ravaged the islands, killing nearly 100
people in Samoa alone. One young Salesian from nearby islands
(belonging to Tonga) lost many of his family in the tragedy.
But now, when the world has completely forgotten
about this particular wave, though it would do well to remember that
ninety percent of all major world tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean,
the Salesian community, especially as represented by its Rector and
principal of Don Bosco Technical College, Fr Petelo Vito Pau, has
carried through an extraordinary act of charity. The school chose 60
families affected by the tragedy, and Fr Petelo or members of his staff
visited all of them.
"The donations are for families which are not yet
back on their feet", said Fr Petelo.
"It is another way to show our support and love for
our families and friends who suffered hardship and devastation".
Fr Petelo says the effort was funded by Caritas
Italia and Salesian Missions (ASMOAF) Australia. The work was done by
students of the Wood Technology Department at the school.
The aid includes 40 dining tables, 100 benches, 40
single beds, 20 double beds, 40 wooden trunks, 150 chairs and 30 coffee
tables. A local clergyman spoke on behalf of recipients of the goods,
saying, "We don''t feel like victims anymore. We feel confident and
thankful for your support and everyone who helped us. Thank you Fr
Petelo, and thanks to your students, Caritas Italia and Salesian
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