The technical Nursing, Volnei Tarcisio da Silva, formed by ACM Region of Hydrangeas, helped homeless, between April 13 and May 5, who suffered the terrible floods that inundated some cities of Ecuador.

The acemista joined the International Brigade, who answered thousands of people affected by the rains and floods in the South American country. Volunteer settled in Porto Viejo, capital of the province of Manabi, which provided humanitarian assistance acemistas with other countries, such as Peru and Uruguay.

The ACM RS, for the victims, accepted the request of the Medical Brigade, sending a volunteer to assist with capacity and expertise for such action. ACM has traditionally respond countries in dire situation, as was the case in Ecuador.

Moreover, in its history, the YMCA played an important role in the care of refugees from the 1st and 2nd World War. Since his arrival in Ecuador, has received special attention Volnei coordination Brigade. Attitudes like this acemista prove the importance of volunteer work.

By João Paulo Amorim