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Thuli Madonsela offers support to #SAveSyria initiative
The initiative is preparing to put in place a distribution plan to ensure those suffering in Syria receive aid as soon as possible.
JOHANNESBURG - Advocate Thuli Madonsela says there cannot be sustainable peace anywhere as long as there is suffering somewhere.
The former Public Protector was speaking at an Operation South Africa event in Johannesburg on Wednesday morning that saw close to R10 million being handed over to local charities to help people in war-torn Syria.
#SaveSyria Advocate Thuli Madonsela says if you see something wrong and do nothing about it - you're part of the problem. KS pic.twitter.com/Pv9Y1pug9y
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) December 28, 2016
The Save Syria initiative says it's preparing to put in place a distribution plan to ensure those suffering in Syria receive aid as soon as possible.
Madonsela has lent her support to the cause and says the initiative is about understanding that we are all part of one human race.
“When one part of humanity hurts, the rest of us will eventually hurt. It’s really part of ubuntu.”
Madonsela has also responded to the criticism that Operation South Africa should be just as invested in dealing with South Africa’s problems as those in Syria.
“Already they’re making sure that Operation SA is responsive to any need.”
#SAveSyria Madonsela says she trusts Yusuf [Abramjee] & organisations involved to make sure the funds go to the right causes. KS pic.twitter.com/SAvQeJx68h
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) December 28, 2016
Operation South Africa’s Yusuf Abramjee says they've received close to R14 million worth of pledges toward helping people in Syria this week.
#SaveSyria Yusuf Abramjee says the enormous response they've recieved from South African public donations shows the spirit of Ubuntu. KS pic.twitter.com/Ywlc9Fzsgl
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) December 28, 2016
(Edited by Shimoney Regter)
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