Clarendon Foundation Response to COVID-19 Crisis in Sri Lanka
The Clarendon Foundation has already taken action to help the underprivileged in Sri Lanka in the face of this unprecedented crisis.
We are donating dry rations to remote areas in Sri Lanka which are the hardest hit, in terms of the scarcity of funds and food. Last week funds were wired to Gajabapura, where the Clarendon Foundation has been providing a daily lunch to poor rural students. The funds were sent to the Principal of the Gajabapura school to purchase dry rations and distribute to over 100 school families. Funds were also sent to Jaffna through a Catholic Nun, who is the coordinator of a local Clarendon project. The funds will be used to purchase dry rations that include rice, sugar, dhal, tea leaves and soy beans. Dry ration packs will be assembled by volunteers and delivered to families in need. These provisions are likely to last about 10 days while they await government assistance. The Clarendon Foundation will continue to monitor conditions.
In addition to the above the Clarendon Foundation is continuing to fund its ongoing programs in Colombo, Moratuwa, Mount Lavinia, Poovarasankulam (Vavuniya), Seeduwa, Wanathavilluwa, the Katuwapitiya bomb victims and 100 children with cancer.
The Foundation’s work is made possible by generous donors. If you have questions or would like to assist in any manner please contact us:
Manilal/Cherene Fernando: (562) 924-1463
Arjuna Dominic (818) 360-1991
Roy/Valerie Cooray: (310) 781-9334
Amila/Nadhini Silva (909) 609-9787
Here is the secure link for the donation button:
https://tinyurl.com/LankaCOVID-19
