Greece has joined the many countries and organisations that have donated funds towards the rebuilding efforts in Grenada, following the destruction caused by the passage of Hurricane Ivan on September 7th, 2004. Ambassador Adamantios Th. Vassilakis, Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations, recently presented a cheque in the sum of $100,000 (US) to Ambassador Ruth Elizabeth Rouse, Permanent Representative of Grenada to the United Nations. In handing over the funds, Ambassador Vasskilakis said it was a commitment made by his Government following the Flash Appeal launched by the United Nations on October 01, 2004 on behalf of Grenada. Ambassador Vassilakis said he hoped the funds would help in some way to alleviate the hardship faced by the population in Grenada following the disaster. Ambassador Rouse took the opportunity to thank the Greek Representative on behalf of the Government and People of Grenada for this generous donation, and assured him that the funds would certainly assist with the reconstruction efforts in Grenada. Ambassador Rouse also requested that these sentiments be conveyed to the Government and people of Greece. The Flash appeal for Grenada is scheduled to end on March 31, 2005. Source: Permanent Mission of Grenada to the United Nations