Boundless Love——Donation by International SHP Participants

   ---On May 26th, a special donation ceremony takes place in the multi-function hall of HRC.
   In all 58 participants from 34 countries are now attending the Training Workshop of Small Hydropower Technology, a program sponsored by the Chinese Ministy of Commerce in this Center. Despite that they are from various regions, with different colors, the participants and the staff of HRC have brotherly care towards each other while staying in the warm family of HRC. At the time when we Chinese are full of grief and sorrow in our heart, when we are tearing and praying for our compatriots in the earthquake hit regions, and when we are concerted in the battle against the earthquake, when we are one heart and soul in our relief efforts, and in helping them rebuild their homes, our international participants offer their assistance and donate money for the quake hit areas.
   Words such as "shocked", "sympathy", "condolence" and "support" are frequently uttered by our participants when they speak of the earthquake disaster in the Sichuan Province of China.
   The participant from our neighboring country Pakistan pointed out at the donation ceremony: "We, Pakistani are greatly saddened at the loss of the precious lives of our Chinese brothers due to the devastating earthquake. The loss of people of China is the loss of people of Pakistan. On this difficult time, we are with China, and will stand by China. What we can do, we will do it for you. This amount of assistance is not a big number, but it embodies our feeling of sharing pains with the Chinese people."
   "I'd like to help victims of disaster, rebuild their communities and their lives and firmly believe that with the strong leadership of the Chinese government and the great assistance of friends from all over the world, China will certainly win the battle against the earthquake!", Silvia Petkova from Bulgaria said.
   "Please accept our humble donation as a sign of our deepest compassion with our traditional friends-----Chinese people. A friend in need is a friend indeed" said Merita from Serbia.
   "I hope China will not feel alone when confronted with this disaster. We are with you. And we will support China…"
   "In 1999, my country Turkey also suffered a serious earthquake. So, I know clearly how you feel now. We will spare no efforts in supporting you."
   Speeches, though short and simple, are filled so much with care and support from the participants to the earthquake affected regions in Sichuan.
   Even before this donation ceremony, many participants from various countries have expressed their compassion and sympathy for the loss suffered by the Chinese people in this disaster to the organizers of this training program. Meanwhile, they have also extended their concerns and supports for China's relief efforts.
   At this donation ceremony, the international participants and some of HRC staff donated 14,085 Yuan and $ 100 in total. Money donated is limited, but the love disseminated is priceless. Join the love relay and help those affected people by the disaster.
   Staff from the Hangzhou Charity Federation, officials from the Jiulian Community where the training program is being held, and some leaders of HRC are present at this ceremony. Journalists from the Zhejiang TV Station Channel 6 interviews some of the participants and HRC leader. (2008-05-27)