VP Afif receives donation from Seychellois diaspora in Australia and friends of Seychelles |16 February 2024

Marcus Mitz handing over the cheque to VP Afif (Photo: Office of the President)

Vice President Ahmed Afif received a donation of five thousand Australian dollars yesterday morning at State House to help victims affected by the CCCL blast that occurred on December 7, 2023.

The donation was handed over to the Vice President Afif by Marcus Mitz, a young Seychellois representing some of the Seychellois diaspora in Australia as well as friends of Seychelles.

Marcus stated that as a Seychellois, he was saddened to see the destruction that this caused to our beautiful country. He stated that many people he spoke to overseas were willing to help in whatever way they could and this is where the idea to collect funds and hand over to Seychelles began.

“I was touched by the generosity of people who were touched by the many scenes of wrecked houses and destroyed livelihoods. I hope this donation will help in some way to help the government to restore normality after the disaster,” said Marcus.

He said Seychellois overseas follow the progress happening in Seychelles and always want the country to prosper.

Vice President Afif thanked Marcus as well as all those who helped to make this donation and assured him that this would be put to help in the recovery effort in the affected areas.

He said he was touched by the kindness of those living overseas including many Seychellois who obviously care about their country and their fellow citizens.

He wished Marcus and his relatives all the very best and a safe journey back to Australia.

Press release from the Office of the President