ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) has contributed $50,000 to Airlink, a disaster logistics non-profit organisation, to support humanitarian relief efforts in Myanmar following the recent devastating earthquake.
In addition, ACI APAC & MID has launched a campaign amongst its members in aid of the relief efforts in Myanmar.
The funds raised through this campaign will enable Airlink to facilitate the rapid delivery of essential aid and responders to the affected regions in Myanmar, providing crucial support to communities grappling with the aftermath of the earthquake.
ACI APAC & MID president, SGK Kishore, said: “The devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Myanmar is truly heart-wrenching, and as an industry that connects people and communities, we believe it is our responsibility to stand in solidarity during times of crisis.
“This contribution of $50,000 by ACI APAC & MID will hopefully incentivise broader support across our network. I urge all our member airports and industry partners to step forward and contribute to this critical humanitarian cause. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected.”
While director general of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, Stefano Baronci, commented: “The value of the ACI APAC & MID airports’ network can go beyond advocacy, capacity building and knowledge sharing to provide concrete support to the our Members, especially in least developed countries.”
Airlink is a global humanitarian non-profit organisation delivering critical aid to communities in crisis by providing free or discounted airlift and logistical solutions to vetted nonprofit partners, changing how the humanitarian community responds to disasters worldwide.
Its network includes over 250 aid organisations and more than 50 commercial, cargo, and charter airlines. Since its inception in 2010, Airlink has flown over 13,700 relief workers and transported nearly 17 million pounds of humanitarian cargo, directly helping over 60 million people impacted by natural and man-made disasters.