The Cabinet has approved the proposal by President Wickremesinghe to create a “Children of Gaza Fund” in aid of Gaza violence victims.
All Ministries & Government Institutions directed to forego Ifthar celebrations & contribute to this fund.
The Government’s donation of US $1 million will be distributed through official UN agencies to aid affected children with citizen contributions encouraged.
The Presidential Secretariat urges donations from citizens for the “Children of Gaza Fund” during the month of Ramadan to account number 7040016 at Bank of Ceylon (7010), Taprobane Branch (747) by 11th April & deposit receipt to be forwarded to 0779730396 via WhatsApp, the PMD adds.
