The Fiji Times

Firm reaches out to Fijians in need

- By IAN CHUTE

DIGICEL Fiji staff members hit the road on Sunday on Vanua Levu to provide assistance through the distributi­on of relief rations to many of those families affected by STC Yasa last week.

“An early response is vital to help the affected families in the North to see them get back on their feet in this time of crisis,” Digicel Fiji CEO Farid Mohammed said.

“Our teams moved in quickly to help the most vulnerable in our communitie­s from Sunday and they are still at it today. We responded immediatel­y by sending our engineerin­g team with equipment and sales and distributi­on staff with food ration supplies to the affected areas.”

About 500 relief ration packs were distribute­d in Nabouwalu, Nasarawaqa, Dreketi, Nabiti, Wailevu East, Belego, Nadoiviri and Savusavu. All affected areas were also provided with charging stations so villagers could charge their mobile phones and other devices.

Digicel also facilitate­d communicat­ions for government response teams on the ground.

“Digicel is proud to be part of a community that is coming together in this time of need to support the relief and rehabilita­tion efforts in Vanua Levu. Digicel wishes all families a quick and safe recovery.”

 ?? Picture: SUPPLIED ?? Members of the public who came to support the appeal for STC Yasa victims at Weta Coffee in Suva enjoy kava.
Picture: SUPPLIED Members of the public who came to support the appeal for STC Yasa victims at Weta Coffee in Suva enjoy kava.
 ?? Picture: FILE ?? Farid Mohammed.
Picture: FILE Farid Mohammed.

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