Catholic, Reformed, Baptist charities aiding protection efforts

Caritas Hungary, the aid organisation of the Catholic Church, said in a statement on Monday that it is setting aside 10 million forints (EUR ) in emergency aid for the procurement of essential flood protection equipment, mitigating flood damage and supporting those in need.

The organisation is setting up a disaster base at the local parish in Nagybajcs, in north-western Hungary to coordinate the aid efforts.

It is also inviting donations at www.karitasz.hu and via the donor line 1356.

The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid said in a statement that it is assisting the flood defence work at Dunaalmas with 30 people and calling on volunteers for the coming days. They said they will be helping out in the village of Tahi, north of Budapest, from Tuesday, and in the capital, if necessary. The organisation said it is launching a donation drive on the donor line 1358.

The Hungarian Baptist Aid and the HUBA Rescue24 organisation of firemen and rescue teams have also started flood defence work. The aid organisation is recruiting volunteers and organising donation drives at www.baptistasegely.hu and the donor line 1355.