Stall on Ashton Market on Saturday 29th January 2005

As an organisation whose main aim is to alleviate the plight of homeless people, Emmaus Mossley is responding urgently to the needs of those who have been affected by the South East Asian tsunami in India.

Emmaus Mossley is part of Emmaus International which already has several projects in Tamil Nadu in India. The coastline of Tamil Nadu was particularly affected by the tsunami. Emmaus International has therefore been able to provide emergency aid directly to those affected in the area.

Emmaus Mossley ran a fund-raising market stall selling second-hand goods on Saturday 29th January on Ashton Market. All the funds raised were sent to the Emmaus International appeal to help the victims in Tamil Nadu.

Paul Misik, Emmaus Mossley's Project Director, said, "like everyone else, the Companions at Emmaus Mossley were moved by the suffering caused by this natural disaster and, in line with Emmaus's policy on showing solidarity with all those in need throughout the world, they are keen to send aid."

We hope you were able to support this event on Ashton Market. Alternatively, if you missed it, you may wish to bring or send a donation directly to Emmaus Mossley, marking the envelope "Tsunami appeal".

Nearly £13,000 has been raised so far by Emmaus Communities throughout Britain to help the work of the Emmaus projects in the Tamil Nadu area of India. Your donations can help to add to this!