Day 18 Tuesday 5th October

While we are waiting for the negotiations in Damascus which could take a day or two, we decide to use our time at the camp in Lattakia more wisely. The leadership decides to form several groups from amongst us and delegate duties to each group to take care of many different issues that need to be dealt with.
Each team will take responsibility for an area delegated to them eg
Security of our camp
Security of all vehicles and aid. Which total to over more than 20 million dollars worth.
Cleaning around the camp especially toilet and shower areas to cut down any potential illnesses.
Media teams who will deal with the press
Medical teams who will take care of any issues relating to the well being of all volunteers. I am appointed as the person responsible for psychological well being together with doctor Abdullah from France who is a medical doctor. We share the same room and hold consultations every day.
Late in the evening a large group if volunteers from Jordan and Algeria arrive. Around 150 in total with more than 50 vehicles packed with aid. They are welcomed to the camp to join us.