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Aid agency World Vision has raised $50,000 in public donations following the recent Solomon Islands earthquake and tsunami.
"It's such an awesome response and typical of Kiwis' willingness to give in times of need. Over the weekend, our donations absolutely skyrocketed, and we expect this surge of generosity to continue," Lisa Cescon, World Vision CEO, said.
She said the donations would go toward establishing health and sanitation facilities, rebuilding homes and providing emergency supplies such as blankets, soap, basic cooking utensils and buckets.
An 8.1-magnitude earthquake hit the northwest Solomons on April 2, triggering a tsunami that killed upwards of 40 people and left thousands homeless.
- NZPA
