Since the outbreak of COVID-19, over 30 foreign organizations and dozens of foreign friends have sent us letters and videos of sympathy and supported China's anti-epidemic efforts through donation and other activities.
These organizations expressed their appreciation of China's swift epidemic responses. The Rotterdam branch of Friendship Association Netherlands-China noted that “China has adopted appropriate anti-epidemic measures in the most professional and scientific way, which have effectively protected the health of Chinese people, and helped build the world's confidence in the country. The speed and scale of its actions is rarely seen in the world, offering invaluable experience for other countries to draw on.” The Korea-China Friendship Association of Culture & Economy expressed their trust in China's speed, efficiency and unstoppable power, and wished China an early victory in this battle against the epidemic. Italy's IDIS Foundation believed Chinese people's unity and perseverance and Chinese scientists' unremitting efforts will help the country defeat the virus in the end. The United Nations Volunteers praised Chinese volunteers for their relentless work in fighting the epidemic as well as their dedication, passion and sense of responsibility that epitomize volunteerism. “We respect and admire all volunteers and Chinese people for their extraordinary mission and action in the battle against the virus. We will always be standing with the Chinese people.”
US-China Partnerships holds a press conference in Houston to support China in fighting coronavirus.
Some friendship organizations have showed support for China by refuting false or misleading media reports. The US-China Partnerships invited congressmen and famous doctors to a press conference held in Houston in support of China's fight against the virus, and drafted letters for donations. The Association of German-Chinese Societies (ADCG) issued a press release, saying that “the Chinese are not our enemy. Novel coronavirus is.” It called for all the people to give full support, understanding, and sympathy for the Chinese. During the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week hosted by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affair, participants from all over the world made a video “Good Luck China” in honor of China's anti-epidemic work and paid homage to the roles of NGOs in this fight.
Participants in Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week are paying homage to Chinese NGOs for their work against the epidemic.
Since the outbreak, Beijing-based NGOs have taken immediate action to coordinate the delivery of donated supplies from overseas and make sure they are transported to the frontline at the highest speed. As of February 16, we had received about 40 overseas donations. Beijing Dragon Design Foundation worked with the World Green Design Organization to mobilize their branches in different countries to help secure huge quantities of medical supplies. They coordinated in procurement and recruited about 100 online volunteers for communication and liaison. More than a million yuan's worth of supplies have arrived at over 300 hospitals across Hubei Province. Beijing Blue Sky Rescue and China Charity Federation set up a joint warehouse of donated materials in Wuhan's Huangpi District, which has received and distributed medical supplies from more than ten countries, including the US, Britain and Thailand, handling tens of tons of supplies every day.
A joint warehouse of donated materials set up in Wuhan's Huangpi District by Beijing Blue Sky Rescue and China Charity Federation
The virus is ruthless, but people are not. At the critical juncture of battling the novel coronavirus, NGOs around the world have taken action to convey the message of support and confidence, reflecting the international community's support and affirmation of China's efforts to win this battle of epidemic prevention and control.
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