Wait. Think. Before you do something for Samoa.
Post by Mrs. Becerra - sharing the wisdom.Â
âOk, I know this is a serious situation on Samoa and I can already see the âLetâs do somethingâ calls by those of us abroad. Wonderful thought but before you clear out your cupboard of old blankets and dash off to the warehouse to buy a pack of bottled water, sit down and read this:
Wait. Think. Before you do something.
Do NOT send goods. Do NOT send canned anything. Do not send anything unless itâs money, or something that is specifically requested and you can ensure it reaches the requestor without them paying the price fir it. Do not hop on the plane to go help unless itâs your family.
Wait for the Samoan Government who will assess and establish what help is needed.
We see enough Good Samaritan who land at disaster zones who end up being a burden. Stay home. Let Samoa help themselves or ask fir help first.
Your genuine willingness to help by giving goods ends up being the burden for others, or your goods end up rotting at the wharf or worse, more rubbish they didnât need in the first place.
So, - check out what Red Cross are doing. Help them so they can help those in need. You can also transfer direct to Red Cross. - Be wary of politicians /community leaders - they have agendas, if you want to help a family back home, send direct to them.â
