Charity Aid To Bulgaria's Poor From The UK

There are some who say this is a waste of time and there are more deserving people in this world that need the aid. Others say that the cost of shipping is crazy as the food, blankets and toys can be bought in Bulgaria. I must say I agree with the second point, £5,000 is money down the drain and far better spent on aid rather than transport costs. Bulgarians in the main look after themselves even with the dire poverty that many live in. I do wonder where this consignment will end up and whether is will got to those who it is intended for.

Charity workers are urging for one last festive fundraising push to help send essentials to poor people in Bulgaria.
Two 40 foot containers with 45 tonnes of food aid, blankets, bedding and toys have been sent to Bulgaria to help those with next to nothing.
The goods, estimated to be worth £100,000, have been collected by local charity Bulgarian Aid.
Although the content is already on its way to Bulgaria, volunteers had to borrow the money to send it, and need donations to help cover the costs.
Christine Metcalfe, from Bulgarian Aid, said: "We would like to thank everyone who has so far supported us.
The cost of sending the two containers is in excess of £5,000.
Source: Charity workers are urging for one last festive fundraising push to help send essentials to poor people in Bulgaria.
Two 40 foot containers with 45 tonnes of food aid, blankets, bedding and toys have been sent to Bulgaria to help those with next to nothing.
The goods, estimated to be worth £100,000, have been collected by local charity Bulgarian Aid.
Although the content is already on its way to Bulgaria, volunteers had to borrow the money to send it, and need donations to help cover the costs.
Christine Metcalfe, from Bulgarian Aid, said: "We would like to thank everyone who has so far supported us.
The cost of sending the two containers is in excess of £5,000.

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