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The Lithuanian Red Cross will provide the first package of basic measures for arrivals in the near future (taking into account the flow of arrivals), until it is hoped that state institutions can ensure the systematic provision of these services or other possible resources. will be found to provide these services.
Under the grant agreement, the allocated funds can be used to purchase the following equipment and items: hygiene products; clothes (for people without a change of clothes); food packages; essential drugs, etc.
Part of the financial support will also be used to prepare additional volunteers and to pay for the services of translators and other specialists used by the Lithuanian Red Cross to provide assistance in the reception of foreigners (as state institutions still have a significant lack of resources for translators ). ). According to the Lithuanian Red Cross, after basic physical needs (accommodation that meets the minimum conditions of hygiene, food and, most importantly, medical services for the most vulnerable), the need for information is one of the most important to avoid tensions and disturbances in detention. centers.
Therefore, according to the Lithuanian Red Cross, the services of interpreters and other social workers are not a “redundant service” for people arriving in Lithuania; if properly delivered, these services would prevent most of the unrest in the camps and help save our officials now. areas.
Representatives of the Lithuanian Red Cross emphasize that the support and support of the international federation is currently very important for our country. However, taking into account the number of immigrants arriving in Lithuania, other support mechanisms should be activated.
“This is the first case in the history of the country in which the Lithuanian Red Cross requested international support. We thank the International Committee of the Red Cross for their support during this difficult time, not only with financial resources, but also with the support of experts that we receive continuously. We believe that this assistance will continue if the situation worsens even more, “said Kristina Meidė, head of the Lithuanian Red Cross.
“This week I visited Lithuania and the centers established here; some people have come with a minimal amount of things, including children, adolescents and women. It is very important that they receive humanitarian aid. Therefore, we are pleased to be able to provide financial support to the Cross. Lithuanian Red Disaster Response Fund This allows the National Society to respond quickly to the humanitarian needs of the newcomers: water, hygiene, clothing, ”said Birgitte Bischoff Ebbesen, Director of the International Federation’s European Office.
According to K. Meidė, the participation of civil society and responsible companies in solving existing problems is equally important.
“We note that the main issue discussed in the evaluation of the migratory situation is the protection of borders and the prevention of new migratory flows. And this is really extremely important when it comes to more scenarios. Still, the cold season is approaching and it is no less important to take proper care of people already in Lithuania. Non-governmental organizations, coordinated by the Lithuanian Red Cross, are doing their best to help resolve the situation. However, until the state consistently takes over a significant portion of services, assistance will continue to be needed, ”said K. Meidė.
“We cannot allow ourselves to forget that the people already in Lithuania are, first and foremost, people. And among them, a large number of women and children, people with various diseases. They should be provided not only with adequate living conditions, but also medical services and security ”, emphasized K. Meidė.
According to the Lithuanian Department of Statistics, 4,112 migrants have already arrived in Lithuania this year illegally crossing the Lithuanian-Belarusian border (according to data from 5 August). A quarter are minors (26%) and almost a third (29%) are women.
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