Prisoners in England organized a relief campaign for earthquake victims

Aid collected by inmates at Dovegate Prison, which is located an hour and a half from the city of Manchester in the northwest of the country, for the benefit of earthquake victims, was delivered to the Turkish Consulate General in Manchester.

Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), Turkish Consul General in Manchester Seyfi Onur Sayın said that after the earthquakes on February 6, many organizations in Manchester contacted the Consulate General to provide assistance.

“WE ACCEPT THE OFFER”

Mr. Mr. said: “One of the most different was Dovegate Prison, which is an hour and a half from Manchester. The prison officials stated that the prisoners started an aid campaign to support the victims of the earthquake in our country and wanted to deliver the donations they collected to our Consulate General. We thanked him and accepted the offer.” saying.

“IT HAS A SPECIAL VALUE FOR US”

Visiting the prison after collecting the donation, Mr. Sayın said, “We had an opportunity to thank the prisoners and administrators who organized the campaign, and we received the check. We deposited the donation in AFAD’s Ziraat Bank London Branch account”. he used the phrase.

Saying that this donation, which the prisoners collect from their pocket money, has a special value for them, Mr. Sayın said, “This aid is a good example of the solidarity shown by the people and institutions of the two countries. In difficult times. ” made his assessment. (BRITISH AUTOMOBILE CLUB)