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Article

28 Feb 2012

Author:
Ukrainian News Agency

Coca-Cola Beverages Ukraine unites with Red Cross to bring relief to cold weather victims

Coca-Cola...in partnership with the Red Cross Society of Ukraine, acted swiftly to assist thousands of people at risk from the extreme cold weather which swept across the country…Teams of workers and volunteers went into action to support government relief efforts, installing 3,386 heated tents across the Ukraine, distributing blankets and warm clothing, dispensing food and beverages, and providing direct assistance to approximately 11,000 elderly and homeless people. Through the joint effort, more than 117,000 people were cared for…The Coca Cola Foundation has contributed USD 1 million to support the IFRC's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF). Funds from the DREF provide immediate start-up funding for response to all types of disasters...Coca-Cola...is also investing $2MM in a Global Partnership with the IFRC to expand and enhance the humanitarian impact of their long-standing collaboration.