Charity organizations collect close to half a billion crowns in aid to flood victims

Charity organisations will distribute CZK 200 million from their collections among the 3, 800 households directly affected by the floods, the ctk news agency reported. In the first phase of the aid program each household that was flooded will receive CZK 50,000 for basic necessities, while the rest will be distributed to those hardest hit. The NGOs Adra, Red Cross Czech Republic, People in Need, Diakonie and Caritas have agreed on a joint procedure for the disbursement of aid. Together they have collected close to half a billion crowns in aid of flood victims.