The best way for any of us to do that is to support SEWA in its efforts to raise 100,000. I hope Coventry people will help to realise that total. Donations can be made at any branch of HSBC quoting number 91482521. A counselling service will be established to offer support to Coventry people who have lost loved ones, or are still enduring an agonising wait for news of friends and families in the earthquake area. Dedicated telephone lines are being installed at the council's Interpretation and Translation Unit in the Hillfields area of Coventry where trained social service personnel will be able to offer support.
Discussions are underway to ensure staff specially trained to counsel children are also available.
Interpreters will also be available. The council has also responded quickly to the charity's request for old style metal ballot boxes to be used as secure collecting boxes, and will speed the approval of a licence to permit a street collection in the city in aid of the fund.