A donation of over Rs 40 million has been handed over to President Ranil Wickremesinghe in support of the ‘Children of Gaza’ Fund.
A total of Rs 40,198,902 was donated by the Chinafort Mosque Society, Chinafort Gem & Jewellery Traders Association (CGJTA) & “GEM SRI LANKA,” with contributions from the Children of Chinafort.
According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), the donation which had been collectively raised to support the ‘Children of Gaza’ Fund, was handed over demonstrating the community’s solidarity and dedication to humanitarian causes.
The ‘Children of Gaza’ Fund was initiated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to aid those affected by conflicts in Gaza, Palestine.
In the initial phase, on behalf of the government, President Ranil Wickremesinghe handed over US$ 01 million to the Palestinian government through the United Nations from the allocations set aside by ministries and government institutions to hold this year’s Iftar celebration.
Donors are encouraged to continue their contributions until May 31, 2024. Those wishing to donate should deposit their contributions to Bank of Ceylon (7010), Taprobane Branch (747), account number 7040016 before the deadline. Donors are also requested to forward the receipt of their deposit to 077-9730396 via WhatsApp, as per the instructions from the Presidential Secretariat. (Newswire)