Humanitarian Aid

November 2011 Aid Convoy

Written by: Mike Allison Posted: December 9, 2011

November Convoy 2011-12-06
The charity recently purchased a left hand drive minibus that was to be a replacement for one at the Gomel office and to be used to carry disabled children to schools, hospital and for outings. The aid team … read more

September 2011 convoy returns

Written by: Mike Allison Posted: September 29, 2011

It was good to welcome home the September convoy led by Ian Lacey earlier this month after another successful journey to Belarus.
Three vehicles left on convoy Sunday 4th September from our base at Thorpe Willoughby near Selby Yorkshire taking almost … read more

April 2011 Aid convoy to Belarus

Written by: Mike Allison Posted: April 26, 2011

After several months of preparation including the collection of over 40 tonnes of items that would constitute a really useful delivery to the institutions and organisations that support the sick, disabled and very needy people in Belarus we were … read more

Loading again for April Convoy

Written by: Mike Allison Posted: January 27, 2011

Aid update
In November 2010 we sent two vehicles to Belarus both carrying over 10 tonnes of aid that would supply organisations and the many needy families they support. The aid included lots of pampers, soap and toiletries, craft material, school … read more

Written by: Mike Allison Posted: June 30, 2010

Visit to Belarus June 2010
From UK. Mike and Jenny Allison
Having sent three very large and varied deliveries of aid since November 09 it was time to make a follow up visit to talk with the receivers and to see … read more

Job Done!

Written by: Mike Allison Posted: May 17, 2010

After an eventful start to the journey when the cab door of the truck was badly damaged, … read more

The Artic Convoy

Written by: Mike Allison Posted: May 9, 2010

The journey across Europe was uneventful apart from the intense cold when temperatures fell to minus 17c during the night. Sleeping was very difficult particularly in the smaller truck as the cab heater did not function.

Loading completed

Written by: Mike Allison Posted: April 20, 2010

The big trailer now fully loaded
On April 10th – Sunday and a bright morning in Yorkshire. The aid team of local and not so local mustered at the warehouse to load the 45 ft sheet sided trailer for the … read more

Now for the March convoy

Written by: Mike Allison Posted: April 4, 2010

Collections and preparations have already started for a one vehicle delivery to Belarus. The main aim is to deliver the support aid for the Sanatorium holidays in July when over 100 severely handicapped children and young adults have a holiday … read more

The ‘Arctic’ Convoy

Written by: Mike Allison Posted: March 20, 2010

Our March convoy to Belarus was sponsored by the Osgoldcross and Elmet branch of the Rotarians. The very cold temperatures throughout the whole journey in what is described in Belarus as the coldest and longest winter for many years makes the title appropriate.
The Journey … read more

Convoy update

Written by: Mike Allison Posted: March 11, 2010

The journey across Europe was uneventful apart from the intense cold when temperatures fell to minus 17 during the night which made sleeping very difficult particularly in the smaller truck as the cab heater did not function. The cab interior … read more

Departure Day March 5th

Written by: Mike Allison Posted: March 5, 2010

After months of preparation the three vehicles and a team of five set off today for Belarus with over 18 tonnes of aid that is to be distributed to schools, hospitals, orphanages and family associations especially those who have disabled … read more

Loading complete

Written by: Mike Allison Posted: February 28, 2010

Alan and John made the collection from Macclesfield and Chesterfield on Monday returning with a van filled with good aid including wheelchairs and new clothing. On Tuesday, joined by Tony Hudson, Chris and Alan Judd we completed the loading of the … read more