100 tons of humanitarian aid collected throughout Georgia to help Ukrainian people on PM's decision
The civil sector was also actively involved in the collection, authorities said. The aid will be sent to Ukraine tomorrow, while the campaign to help the country will continue. Photo: Imedi TV
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A humanitarian aid package for Ukraine has been collected throughout Georgia following a decision by the Prime Minister, with 100 tons of aid prepared to be dispatched to the country on the backdrop of Russia's invasion.
Photo: Government of Georgia
Merab Gamkrelidze, the Deputy Head of the Regional Relations Department of the Government of Georgia, said the humanitarian cargo had been collected throughout the country with involvement from municipalities.
Photo: Government of Georgia
Photo: Government of Georgia
The aid package includes medicines, first aid kits, baby food, hygiene items and other products.
The civil sector was also actively involved in the collection, authorities said. The aid will be sent to Ukraine tomorrow, while the campaign to help the country will continue.
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