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VIKING SUN GIVES BACK
Delivering $50,000 Worth of Supplies to Mozambique Cyclone Victims
Recently, the crew and guests on board Viking Sun
generously donated $50,000 (USD) worth of food,
clothing, shoes, linen and other supplies to the victims
of Cyclone Idai in Maputo, Mozambique.
ose travelling on the ship, which is currently sailing
our incredible 128-day 2019 World Cruise itinerary,
began to collect items to contribute at the beginning
of April. Following Viking Sun's inaugural visit to
Madagascar, she called on Maputo on April 11, where
15 pallets piled high with donations were unloaded and
presented to Red Cross aid workers.
Among the donations were hundreds of baby hats,
hand-knitted by a dedicated group of Viking world cruise
guests. A local charity organisation and children's hospital
representative personally accepted the generous contribution.
Cyclone Idai was one of the worst tropical cyclones
on record to affect Africa and the Southern Hemisphere,
causing catastrophic damage in Mozambique in early
March. ousands of Mozambicans were displaced by
the disaster and left in desperate need of food, clean
water, shelter, clothing and other essential items.
"Our hearts go out to all those affected by Cyclone
Idai and we hope that our donation provides some relief
to those in need. Of course, this donation wouldn't
have been possible without the hard work, dedication
and generosity of the crew and guests on board Viking
Sun — a huge thank you to them," said Michelle Black,
Managing Director of Viking Cruises Australia and
New Zealand.
The Viking Sun Knitting Club
