Donating is fine, but think about Mother Nature too, says NGO

Mariah Doksil (second left) and Amy Dangin (second right) with the other Borneo Speaks members packing the towels and blankets contributed by WOMEN:girls.

KOTA KINABALU: A women-led platform here has called for those issuing contributions to those impacted by natural disasters, Covid-19 and such, to bear in mind the environmental sustainability and waste management aspects.

Borneo Speaks, a group of like-minded writers who produced community-based stories with a focus on vulnerable and minority groups, said this was a common issue they have found when generally observing non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and government donations to those in need.