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admin January 4, 20054th January 2005, Sri Lanka
Dear Friends,
We are certain you must be aware of the tsunami disaster that hit the Sri Lankan shores on the 26th December 2005, leaving a harrowing trail of destruction, and a body count at over 30,000 and still mounting. According to media reports this figure could escalate to nearly a 10,000 more as the rebel controlled areas have not been accessible for successful documentation.
The devastation reportedly has left more than 1.5 million people internally displaced and these persons are currently being sheltered in temples, churches and schools. The outbreaks of disease that surely follow such a debacle is already rearing its ugly head with measles and diarrhea on the brink of reaching epidemic proportions.
A wave of compassion has engulfed the country in aid from every quarter and a massive relief effort is under way with food, medical supplies and personnel being rushed to most areas, but as you will surely understand it will never be sufficient to pull through this catastrophe.
The South Asia Partnership Sri Lanka (SAPSRI) is a non-profit development organization working with marginalized communities towards their empowerment and, like the rest of the world, SAPSRI has been deeply disturbed by the havoc caused by the recent events which have claimed thousands of lives and left millions homeless.
Reconstruction and rehabilitation is seen as the next endeavour in pulling our country people out of this mess. Therefore, SAPSRI plans to resettle 1000 families by building 1000 houses, for which a concept paper is already on the make. It is envisaged that these houses will be built in Trincomalee in the North, Batticaloa and Ampara in the East as well as Galle and Hambantota in the South, the provinces most affected by the disaster. In addition to the re-construction of their homes, funds must be allocated for income generation in order that they may earn a living and lead independent lives.
While a cost cannot be attached to such a colossal loss of family, dwelling and livelihood, the SAPSRI projection is to re-build the home, counsel the bereaved, replace source of revenue and gently nurture these persons back into the main stream of life. The cost of this all-round effort is estimated in the region of US$ 2000/- per family.
Hope this explanation will suffice for your establishment to comprehend our dire necessities. We earnestly appeal to your generosity.
If you require any further clarification or information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Thank you.
Yours most sincerely
Padma Ratnayake PhD
Executive Director
South Asia Partnership Sri Lanka
admin December 27, 2004(10 Jan 05) Message From Dr. W.P.P Abeydeera, Executive Director
Sri Lanka Centre for Development Facilitation
December 27, 2004
TSUNAMI DISASTER IN SRI LANKA
Dear Friends:
Sri Lanka is undergoing a very disastrous situation nationally and around 25,000 people died tragically due to Tsunami (tidal waves). Out of 14 coastal districts 12 districts were badly affected and over a million of people are displaced and homeless. Infrastructure was destroyed and will take a long period of time to reinstall or repair. It is sad to say that Sri Lanka is having the highest death toll in the region.
As civil society and non-governmental organizations we have great responsibility to assist the people during this national disaster by giving immediate humanitarian assistance for their survival as a short-term strategy. We could discuss the long-term strategy with our partners later when the ground situation is more clear after assessing their needs and priorities.
As an organization working in 8 coastal districts we have a strong network to manage and provide these assistance to the needy belonging to all communities (Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim & other). The Sri Lanka Centre for Development Facilitation (formerly Sri Lanka Canada Development Fund), SLCDF, does not have any funds to fulfil this national responsibility and provide whatever support for the community for their immediate needs for existence. Under these circumstances we request you to provide whatever support (medicine, food, clothes, tents, or in cash) to SLCDF. If you are sending any goods please make sure to indicate �SOS Assistance for Tsunami Victims in Sri Lanka� in all related documents including the packages addressed to SLCDF. If you are sending cash donations, the bank account of SLCDF is given below.
Address:
Sri Lanka Centre for Development Facilitation
No.141/2, Vajira Road,
Colombo 5
Bank Account:
Name of Account: Sri Lanka Centre for Development Facilitation
Current Account No.: 01 5119820 01
Name of Bank: Standard Chartered Bank – Bambalapitiya Branch
No.28, Temple Lane, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka
Swift No. SCBLLKLX
Please consider this as an urgent appeal to you for assistance.
Thank you for your cooperation in advance during this national calamity.
