Lebanon: the Italian contingent donates health aids and various materials

19/06/15

Lebanon, the ITALBATT Task Force of the Italian contingent of UNIFIL, currently based on the "Genova Cavalleria" (4 ') Regiment, has donated to the local population health aids and various materials: wheelchairs, mattresses, clothing, shoes, toys and food .

The material delivered to the Red Cross, to Caritas, to the Center for disabled people MOSAN, to the SADR Foundation and to the Women's Association for the economic and social development of Tiro, will be used by the receiving associations both for normal institute activities and for the subsequent distribution to people in need, even and especially in the approach of Ramadan, a period that in the Islamic religion increases the events supporting the weaker sections of the population.

The donation was made possible thanks to the Institute for Research Studies for Defense (ISTRID) for the activities of Military Civil Cooperation with the Armed Forces, the "Regina Elena" International Association and the Rotary Club of Cervignano - Palmanova - Aquileia.

Source: UNIFIL