国际英语资讯:Spotlight: Jack Ma Foundation wins Africas applause as donated masks,test kits arrive in E_时事

国际英语资讯:Spotlight: Jack Ma Foundation wins Africas applause as donated masks,test kits arrive in E

"Getting these donations to all 54 African countries, with diverse geographic conditions and different levels of infrastructure, is a great logistical and transportation challenge. We are working around the clock to make the delivery as fast as possible. " according to a Jack Ma Foundation statement.

"With our technology and eWTP Hubs, we are doing our utmost to quickly deliver these donations, so the supplies can reach those who need them most," added Song Juntao, Secretary-General of eWTP.

This donation is part of global efforts that the Jack Ma and Alibaba Foundations have promoted to support the areas of the world most affected by the COVID-19 crisis, sourcing and delivering various types of medical supplies to countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, United States, Italy, Belgium, France, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia.

Established by Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group, the Jack Ma Foundation was founded in 2017 and has been focusing on education, entrepreneurship, women's leadership, and the environment.

AFRICAN APPLAUSE

With a crowd of journalists and crews of different media houses, officials and representatives of national and international offices as well as Africa CDC experts attended the arrival and delivery ceremony held on the premises of the Ethiopian Airlines Cargo terminal in Addis Ababa.

Ethiopia's Minister of Health Lia Tadesse said that the East African country has been receiving medical supplies and also learning experiences from China.