2017 May 29
Sri Lanka was shaken by catastrophe last year when the monsoons hit us hard. Floods and landslides terrorized everyone and people lived in fear of not knowing what was going to happen next. However, in this time of desperate need, countless people rushed to help and play their parts as good citizens and occasionally wiping out the shelves containing rations in stores.
With the returns of the monsoon this year came the same terror felt by Sri Lanka. An estimate of 500,000 persons has been affected by the weather and over 100,000 have been displaced from their homes. As of today, the Disaster Management Center reported that 164 people are dead and a 104 have gone missing. To stay up-to-date on the prevailing floods, click here. The situation seems to be getting worse, yet everyone is flocking together to provide the help these victims need.
As of now, the most needed items include rice, dhal, water bottles, tea leaves, milk powder, soap, toothbrushes, sanitary items, Panadol, bed sheets,clothes.etc.
To be a part of the relief and donation efforts, read on!
Financial donations can be made to the Manusath Derana program, with the account details as follows;
Account Holder- Manusath Derana
Account Number- 0011 1000 9530
Bank Code (Swift Code)- BSAMLKLX
Bank- Sampath Bank
Branch Code- 011
Bank Address- Sampath Bank, Bambalapitiya, Col 4
You can also donate rations to the locations listed below:
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Royal College Flood Relief Center
The Principal, Staff and Prefects’ Council of Royal College have organized a Flood Relief Program in order to aid the victims of the prevailing weather conditions.
They have urgently requested that the following items be donated to help out the victims;
- Drinking Water bottles
- Sanitary Napkins
- Towels
- Bed sheets
- Batteries
- Candles, Match boxes and Torches
- Panadol, Siddhalepa, Paspanguwa packets
- Sleeping Mattresses, Tents
The food items needed are;
- Infant Milk powder
- Biscuits
- Dry Rations – Rice, Dhal, Dry Fish, Sugar Packets, Cocunut milk packets, Spices
The donation centers will function from 7.30am to 5.30pm from the 30th of May onwards and there will be 3 donation centers located near the College premises,
1. Near the Lalith Athulathmudali Statue
2. Near the War Memorial in front of the College Hall
3. Outside the Basketball Court Opposite Racecourse
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Soup Kitchen Sri Lanka
Soup Kitchen Sri Lanka is attempting to reach those affected in the Kalutara and Agalawatte areas, which are two of the worst affected areas in the South. They are currently in the process of arranging 1500 Rations & Hygiene Packs.
Deadline to receive cash (preferably) donations would be Tuesday, 30th May and the lorry to transport the goods is scheduled to leave Wednesday morning, 31st May.
If you would like to contribute, you can reach out to them on the following numbers:
0777869008
0773345345
0777602384
You could also message them on their Facebook page.
Bank Details for Soup Kitchen Sri Lanka are as follows:
Account Name: F. I. A. Cader/ Q. R. Razeek/ A. Fahim
Account number: 1178005298
Bank: Commercial Bank (Current Account)
Branch: World Trade Centre
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Gold FM Cares
The Gold FM Cares Flood Relief Campaign is calling for everyone to unite in lending a helping hand to the displaced who are suffering due to prevailing weather conditions.
They have requested that
- Dry Rations
- Drinking Water
- Food items
be sent to their collection point located at No.156/2 Nawala Road, Nugegoda.
For more information, call the Relief Hotline on 0773035930
DressFactory will be contributing to flood relief efforts by collecting clothes which will be distributed among the victims of the affected areas.
Both women’s and men’s clothing items will be collected at the DressFactory Flagship store at No. 15, Visakha road, Bamabalapitiya from 29th May 2017 onwards from 10.30 am to 7.30 pm. All collected items will be distributed to those in need through the Voice for the Voiceless Foundation.
Please note that clothes handed over should be in usable condition and any undergarments provided should be new.
For more information, do call 076 352 8630.
Through Dialog’s SMS, eZ Cash and Star Points channels, you can donate multiple times and Dialog will triple your donation.
The non-profit wing of Kapruka.com has made efforts to allow people to donate either goods or money, where you can donate up to $1000 or select what you wish to donate from listed rations.
Takas.lk as arranged three different packages consisting of different rations and essentials that are needed and range from Rs. 750 to Rs. 1000.
The youth organization has organized for donations to be sent to Dodangoda in Kalutara. The project is supported by the National Child Protection Authority and the Sri Lankan Army, who is coordinating with residents at the site to distribute donations. The list of required items and contact details are given below;
The Ministry has encouraged for people to aid in their donations for victims and disaster relief. The account details are as follows;
Details of the Bank Account for Local Donations
Name of Account – Secretary, Ministry of Disaster Management – Disaster Relief Account
Bank – Bank of Ceylon
Branch – Torrington Square
Account No – 7040171
Details of Disaster Relief Fund Account
Account Name- Disaster Relief Fund – DST
Bank- Sampath Bank
Swift Code- BSAMLKLX
Beneficiary- Government of Sri Lanka
Website- www.cbsl.lk
Branch Code- 001
Account No- 1029 6000 2000 (LKR)
5029 6000 2000 (USD)
5029 6100 2000 (GBP)
5029 6900 2000 (EUR)
5029 6600 2000 (AUD)
5029 6400 2000 (JPY)
This event is organized through the collective efforts of Kindness Collective, SocialServices.lk and the Voice for the Voiceless Foundation. There are a series of collection points set up where you can hand over any of the donations listed below;
Online donations can be made through their website, where you can choose to make a single donation or even make a donation every month. The Red Cross Society is one of the most well-known and a credible association that provides assistance during and after the disaster, doing their best to help the victims and get them back to their old lives.
Sarvodya is an NGO striving to help people help themselves. Online donations can be made on their website and goods from the following list can be given to the collection points in Moratuwa and Borella.
Round Table Sri Lanka is usually one of the first groups to respond to emergencies that may occur. They collaborate with armed forces and plan to provide food rations and medical supplies initially, and then move to focus on improving the living standards of the shelters. They aim to help the victims to rebuild the houses and their livelihoods. You can make your generous contributions on their website.
They have also made requests for;
- Water bottles
- Dry rations
- Medicine (Panadol, Siddhalepa, Bandages, Plasters)
- Sanitary Napkins
- Towels
- Bed sheets
Donations can be handed over at 129A Dr N.M Perera Mw, (KOTTA ROAD), Colombo 08.
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Flood Relief powered by AIESEC
The efforts, backed by AIESEC, have requested that donations including;
- Water
- Dry Rations
- Sanitary towels
- Clean clothes
- Monetary support
be given to the collection points as listed below;
1. AIESEC in Sri Lanka Main Committee Office – No. 117, Nagahawatte Road, Maharagama
2. University of Colombo – 071 934 0110
3. University of Kelaniya – 071 332 0034
4. University of Moratuwa – 077 982 3456
5. University of Sri Jayawardenepura – 077 691 3793
6. University of Peradeniya – 077 748 8261
7. University of Ruhuna – 071 908 9402
8. SLIIT – 077 811 1336
9. NSBM – 077 476 5841
The International Movement for Community Development have taken many actions towards giving aid to those affected by floods.
Financial donations can be made to the following account;
Account name- IMCD
Account number- 0175 6000 0626
Bank- Sampath Bank
Branch- City office
Swift code- BSAMLKLX
Type- Current account
Narration- Flood Relief
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PickMe
Even PickMe is providing assistance to anyone who is affected by the floods by allowing users to select a location and click on the SOS icon. If you know anyone in need, you can get the PickMe vehicle to go to the loaction, and in turn, they will forward the request to the Disaster Management Center.
