China grants disaster relief equipment to replenish stocks (Linked to Record ID#39202)

Funder	China (People's Republic of)
Recipient Organization	Tonga
Country	Tonga
Start Date	Mar 10, 2012
End Date	Sep 17, 2028
Duration	6,035 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`39217`

Grant Description

On May 8 2012, China handed over disaster relief tools and equipment to Tonga's Ministry of Works' National Emergency Management Office and Disaster Management Unit (NEMO). The People's Republic of China's Ambassador to Tonga, His Excellency Mr.

Wang Donghua presented these equipment and tools, clarifying that the aid is not for natural disaster reduction but to help provide relief to disaster-stricken areas. This grant was meant to replenish their stocks to increase disaster preparedness. The equipment included tents, boots, stretchers, tools, water pumps etc.

The value of this aid is unknown. This project provided the CT scanner referenced in Record ID#39202. Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.