Those countries that suffered the natural disaster at the end of 2004 need help. This overwhelming international and human tragedy cannot leave civilised countries and societies, communities to which the Slovak Republic and Slovak post undoubtedly belong, unmoved. Slovak post declares its support for the suffering countries by the issuance of a postage stamp, First Day Cover, and Commemorative Sheet dedicated to “Solidarity with Asia”. The core motif of the stamp is humanity and solidarity, and empathy with the suffering countries and their citizens. Slovak post will donate part of the proceeds from sales to UNICEF Slovensko, which will use the donated funds to support relief programs in Indonesia aimed at the health and nutrition of children and pregnant women. In this way, Slovak post wishes to highlight that it is not only a business entity but is also a company concerned about the elimination of the consequences of natural disasters and personal, human tragedies. And this humanitarian concern applies not only to Slovakia, but also to occasions such as this tremendous disaster in Asia and in the world. The work of art ‘Poor Mother’ by František Studený (pencil, 1944 – 1945) from the Orava Gallery in Dolný Kubín is reproduced in the stamp. It is a drawing which, by its interpretation, elicits participation in the simplest form – sympathy with helpless victims. Its strong social undertone, although caused by different circumstances, acquires general meaning in this context.