Gibraltar Red Cross raises close to £150,000 for Morocco earthquake appeal

The Gibraltar Red Cross has raised an impressive almost- £150,000 for its Morocco earthquake appeal.

The Chair-designate Tim Bristow, said the significant contribution is a testament to Gibraltar’s humanitarian DNA, as well as its strong links with Morocco.

Donations were made by local businesses, the Chellaram Foundation and many individuals.

The charity's Lois Soiza told Radio Gibraltar the money will be channelled through the British Red Cross/ Morocco Red Crescent, who spearheaded the charity’s assistance with immediate aid and are now working with the Moroccan Red Crescent and the Morocco authorities on the longer term recovery programme.

The Gibraltar Red Cross also financed the transportation costs of the physical aid organised for the earthquake appeal by Gibraltar’s Moroccan Community Association, in collaboration with the Government of Gibraltar’s Civil Contingencies unit.