Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to create a “Children of Gaza Fund” in aid of Gaza violence victims.
The President’s Media Division (PMD) announced that all Ministries and Government Institutions have been directed to forego Ifthar celebrations and to contribute to this fund.
The Government’s donation of US $1 million will be distributed through official UN agencies to aid affected children in Gaza.
The PMD further said that citizen contributions are also encouraged for this purpose.
The Presidential Secretariat has urged donations from citizens for the “Children of Gaza Fund” during the month of Ramadan.
The donations could be sent to the bank account of 7040016 at Bank of Ceylon (7010), Taprobane Branch (747) by April 11, 2024.
Those making donations are requested to forward the deposit receipt to 0779730396 via WhatsApp.
Foreign media report that at least 29,782 people have been killed and 70,043 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7.
The revised death toll in Israel from the October 7 attacks stands at 1,139. (NewsWire)
