The 13th nationwide campaign of the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council (PVCC), titled ‘Adopt’ a family at Christmas, has begun, with the aim of supporting vulnerable families.
According to a PVCC announcement, the campaign aims to provide families with what they need during the festive season. The Council is calling on partners, supporters and organisations across society to contribute, and on non-governmental organisations and other bodies to submit the needs of vulnerable families they serve.
In each district, the District Volunteerism Coordinative Councils and Volunteer Corps distribute donations to families according to needs submitted by volunteer organisations and NGOs that are members of the PVCC or the district councils, as well as by other bodies. Procedures are followed to safeguard good governance and transparency, the announcement says.
The PVCC says the campaign has helped thousands of financially vulnerable families since 2015. Its success, it notes, is based, among other things, on contributions and donations from the Volunteerism Network, which comprises partners and supporters from organisations across society.
Anyone can contribute to the campaign, individually or collectively, according to their means, the PVCC says. Contributions can include gift vouchers from supermarkets or shops, presents for children, Christmas food and items, as well as voluntary services.
Source: CNA
