Dear Alissandra,
ICOM-GUATEMALA wants to express its concern and sorrow for such an
unprecedent disaster. We would like to cooperate and contribute with our
support.
Best regards,
Alcira García-Vassaux
ICOM-Guatemala National Committee
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alissandra Cummins" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 3:37 PM
> Subject: Message of support
>
>
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> Plans to disseminate a message of hope and calm at the end of a
> turbulent
> year, now fade when faced with the suffering of millions of people, both
> Asians and visitors, following the utter devastation recently wrought by
> the powerful earthquake and resulting tsunamis in the Indian Ocean.
>
> The preservation of human life and health, the intensive efforts to
> relieve
> those suffering including those far from home, and the recovery of
> communities in the countries of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India,
> the
> Maldives, the Nicobar and Andeman Islands, and other communities
> affected
> must be the first priority of governments and agencies both seeking and
> offering assistance.
>
> Our thoughts and hearts are with the people of these countries who are
> the
> victims of this appalling disaster. As an organization which seeks to
> conserve and interpret the cultural and natural heritage, we anxiously
> await news of our colleagues, as well as our sister museums in the
> region.
> Indeed any information of this kind now would be much appreciated.
>
> Please be assured that in the coming weeks ICOM in conjunction with
> other
> agencies, will seek to establish the status of museums and museums
> workers
> in the countries affected. We ask that you now give your attention to
> identifying any assistance you may be able to give to the recovery
> effort.
> ICOM will give urgent attention to this critical situation and the
> priority
> of establishing a coordinated relief programme to safeguard the heritage
> of
> the region. Further details will be provided at the earliest possible
> time.
>
> Alissandra Cummins
> President
>
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