Dublin Fire Brigade has kindly donated a 13 tonne fire engine and we are seeking your support to transport it to the Zinder region of Niger, West Africa.

Although twice the size of Ireland, Zinder has just one fire engine to service a population of 2.4 million.

Shipping it to Cotonou in Benin and the 1,700 Kms drive to Zinder will cost in the region of €30,000.

We also hope to raise enough to enable us to train Niger Fire staff in the use and maintenance of the machine.

You can make an on–line donation or send a cheque to Plan Ireland, 126 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2.

Please give what you can.