All-China Women's Federation sends much-needed relief supplies to Xizang

The All-China Women's Federation and its affiliated foundations have raised funds, and gathered relief supplies for Dingri county in Shigatse of Xizang autonomous region, which was hit by a 6.8-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday.

The federation's China Children and Teenagers' Fund and China Women's Development Foundation have so far collected funds and relief materials valuing about 13.75 million yuan ($1.88 million), among which an aiding fund of 700,000 yuan has been allocated for the region.

The federation has purchased over 4,800 bedquilts and 2,000 coats for people in the disaster-stricken area. Some other relief materials including 500 down jackets, emergency kits for females and children, and 10,000 cases of instant noodles have been sent to the earthquake-hit area, according to a release by the federation.

The federation said it will continue raising funds for females, children and families affected by the earthquake, and keep in close contact with its offices in Xizang to make sure the relief materials are safely transported to the disaster-stricken area.