On April 7, 2022, the Australian Fujian Association for Disaster Relief Public Welfare Alliance held a joint donation ceremony for the fight against the 2022 NSW flood at the NSW State House. NSW Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism Steven Kamper MP, State Councillor Li Yixian, Strathfield City Councillor Cai Dingjie, Resilient Lismore representative Katrina Mathieson, representatives of the Australian Fujian Association and Fujian businessmen attended the event.
Katrina Mathieson, the representative of Resilient Lismore, the charity organization that received the donation, introduced the disaster situation of Lismore, one of the most severely flooded areas in NSW, the background of Resilient Lismore and its work in disaster relief. She said that the best way to restore and rebuild the disaster area is by the community led, and a joint donation from the Australian Hokkien Community will be of great help to the reconstruction and recovery of the Lismore community.
Strathfield state MP Li Yixian said that when one part of our community was going through great difficulties, another part of the community offered to help . Your generosity is a model for the community and I am so proud of you.
Steven Kamper MP, Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism in NSW, said in his speech that the past two years have been very difficult for the business community and small business community, but you are giving love to a group of disaster-stricken strangers and raising a considerable amount in a short period of time. donations, for which I am deeply grateful. We are a great multicultural community and this participation of yours is very important.
“Our ancestral home is Fujian, China, and Australia is our second home. We love and appreciate living in this beautiful country,” said Dr. Lin Wendeng, president of Fujian General Chamber of Commerce, in his speech. Suffering from the biggest flood in the past 50 years, when the Australian Fujian General Chamber of Commerce initiated an initiative to set up the Australian Fujian Association for Disaster Relief and Public Welfare to donate money to the disaster area, it received positive responses from 13 Fujian brotherly associations in Australia, as well as Fujian-registered enterprises and businessmen, reflecting Fujian I hope that this love can support the local disaster-stricken people and rebuild their beautiful homes as soon as possible.
Lismore State MP Janelle Saffin MP, who is fighting on the front line of the flood, commissioned Secretary Alex to read a thank you letter “Your donation means a lot to the entire Lismore community. There are so many wonderful people in Sydney who think of them, care for them, and serve the local community. Those affected by the disaster donated money and thank you for your efforts.”
The day’s event was hosted by Lismore State Assemblyman Janelle Saffin Secretary Alex and Strathfield State Assemblyman Li Yixian Secretary Sherry.
Donation Ceremony and Certification
A grand donation ceremony was held that day. Steven Kamper MP, Shadow Minister of Multiculturalism in NSW, and Strathfield State MPs Li Yixian and Resilient Lismore, on behalf of Katrina Mathieson, issued certificates to donation societies and individuals.
It is reported that the Australian Fujian Association for Disaster Relief and Public Welfare Alliance was initiated by Dr. Lin Wendeng, President of the Australian Fujian General Chamber of Commerce. Its first joint donation action includes the Australian Fujian General Chamber of Commerce, the Australian Fujian Southern Association, the Australian Fuqing Association, and the Australian Fujian Ningde Association and Chamber of Commerce. , Australia Fuzhou General Chamber of Commerce, Australia Pingtan Association, Australia Xiamen Chamber of Commerce and Association, Australia Changle Chamber of Commerce, Australia Putian Chamber of Commerce, Australia Zhangzhou Association, Australia Fujian Chamber of Commerce, Australia China Tea Culture Exchange Promotion Federation, Australia Jinjiang Association Such as Fujian background associations, Fujian enterprises and Fujian businessmen.
The Fujian community made a collective appearance in the NSW flood disaster donation and public welfare activity, and issued a strong “Fujian Voice” in the diverse community in Australia, reflecting the fine tradition of Fujian people’s “philanthropy and charity” and the solidarity and mutual assistance among Fujian communities. , Enthusiastic spirit of public welfare.
Attachment: Details of donations from associations, enterprises or individuals in Fujian
1. Australian Fujian associations participating in the joint donation:
Australian Fujian General Chamber of Commerce$12,000
Southern Hokkien Association of Australia$5,000
Australia Fuqing Association $5,000
Australia Fujian Ningde Association and Chamber of Commerce$5,000
Fuzhou General Chamber of Commerce in Australia$5,000
Australia Pingtan Association $5,000
Xiamen Chamber of Commerce and Association, Australia$2,000
Changle Chamber of Commerce in Australia$2,000
Putian Chamber of Commerce in Australia$2,000
Australia Zhangzhou Association $3,000
Australian Fujian Chamber of Commerce$3,000
Australia Zhangzhou Association $3,000
Australian Fujian Chamber of Commerce$3,000
Australia-China Tea Cultural Exchange Promotion Federation$1,000
Jinjiang Association of Australia$3,000
2. Enterprises/individuals participating in the joint donation:
Executive Vice President of Australia Fujian General Chamber of Commerce
Zheng Gaojun $2,000
Executive Vice President of Fujian General Chamber of Commerce in Australia
Lei Jianbin (Mr. Stone Pot) $1,000
Feng Ya Tang Group $2,000
Yang Li, Vice President of Fujian General Chamber of Commerce in Australia$1,000
Executive Vice President of Fujian General Chamber of Commerce in Australia
Gooda Creek Mushrooms $1,000
Chairman of the Australian Fujian General Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Lin Wen Deng (T&R Real Estate Development) $10,000
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