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Flood Relief is ongoing but not especially coordinated. The best thing to do at this point is A) give cash to reputed organizations (we list some below) or B) coordinate with people on the ground for what they actually need (see the ReadMe list here). To repeat, either
While a lot of goods are coming in, distribution remains a problem. This means vehicles, but also boats for affected areas. Sarvodaya has mentioned a specific need for this.
You can help with flood relief by making your donations to the following charities. There are many needs and different collection points. If you find more, do include them in the comment section.
The simplest thing to do is to donate online via Sarvodaya or Red Cross Sri Lanka. Both are reputable and have experience in this type of relief.
You can also donate online through Sri Lanka Unites, Daily Mirror or Takas. Otherwise please go through the list and find something close to you. Whatever you're doing, please coordinate with people on the ground (see contacts here), but also be aware that they may not have time for that much coordination. If in doubt, give cash which can go towards what's actually needed.
Sarvodaya is a long-established and recommended organization. They are also one of the few places where people (including those abroad) can donate online. You can donate online here. Locally, they are partnering with Siyatha TV, Siyatha FM, Varnam TV, Varnam FM, Kiss FM and Real Radio to support the affected people. More than 20 Sarvodaya District Centres in affected districts are ready to accept donations of clothes, dry foods, water bottles etc. For more information contact them on 112 655 255.
The Sri Lanka Red Cross are urgently in need of the following items to be distributed among many temporary camps across Sri Lanka for people who have been affected by floods and landslides. They need rations (dhal, rice, canned fish, biscuits, sugar), cereals – baby food items, baby milk powder, cooking utensils, jerrycans, clothes (only new clothes will be accepted), blankets & mats. Please box them and drop it off at the National Headquarters located in - 104, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 07. Call 112 691 095 is working in the affected areas. To find out more about what work they are doing and where and the needs. To donate, go here
PickMe has joined hands with Swarnavahini aid. You can send relief through their PickMe app by selecting 'Flood Aid' button on the app and you can choose 'Book Now' or ' Book Later' to place a donation and an agent from PickMe will contact you regarding the collection procedure. They also have a Flood Aid boat option on their app though we're not exactly sure how that works.
UPDATE PickMe together with the Defence Ministry, has started Air-lifting people in critical condition (Eg: pregnant women, children, sick or wounded and the elderly), from thee flood affected zones. In order to commence, they need the GPS coordinates of the people who are in need for evacuation. You can provide the coordinates by placing the 'i man' icon in the PickMe app on the exact location and pressing on the 'Air Lift' button. If you have friends, family or knows anyone in the above condition who needs immediate attention. Please provide us the required information so we can extract them to a safer area.
Uber's outreach for the flood effort is straightforward. Collect and pack/bag dry rations or supplies (a full list of required items is on their page), and swipe to "UberCARE" on the normal Uber app. An Uber car will arrive at your location to pick up the supplies and drop them off at the SL Red Cross Office - for free. Furthermore, 10% of all rides on Friday the 20th will go to the CMC's Flood Relief Operations.
RED 107.8 ‘RED RELIEF’ will be assisting those affected by floods and landslides. You can donatione dry rations, water & medication to the main office located at 136 B, Stanley Tillekeratne Mawatha, Nugegoda or the city office located at No.1, Castle Avenue, Colombo 8. For more details, contact 115 551 078.
Takas is partnering with Flood Relief #LKA to allow them to accept donations online for the flood victims. To donate online go here. Flood Relief #LKA is an initiative by a collection of Sri Lankan Volunteering Organizations, Youth Clubs and Social Service Organizations. for more information contact 771 405 814, 715 651 502, 774 311 176, 772 517 512.
Kollupitiya Methodist Church has opened a flood relief collection point. They are collecting rice and dhal, mineral water bottles, new undergarments, clothes, sanitary napkins. Drop them off at 252, Galle Road, Colombo 3.
Path is collecting the following items: Rice, grains( dhal), soap, toothpaste, tooth-brushes, sanitary pads for women and babies, canned food, noodle packets, biscuit packets, water bottles, bed sheets, new clothes, Panadol, plasters and other first-aid items. To make your donation contact 767 833 389, 777 315 521, 771 511 984, 779 641 184. Make your donations before May 20.
The Colombo Gospel Tabernacle is collecting bottled water, usable clothes, prepared food or cash donations to help those affected in Baddegana and Grandpass. Drop off point at 80, Manning Place, Colombo 6. Contact 112 581 787. Office is open from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Sri Lanka Unites is collecting water (bottled only), packeted dry rations, clean and usable clothes and towels. Drop off your donations at No 18, Elliot Place, Borella (next to the police quarters). You can fund them online, here. Contact them on 779 264 667, 713 244 819.
The Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies are helping victims affected by the flood. To find out how contact 114 061 461.
SocialService.lk is collecting funds to distribute meals to those who are displaced by the floods. They are also looking for donations of tire tubes (900*20). You can donate cash via EzCash by sending your donation to 769 105 555 to assist the flood victims or call 770 136 068, 772 333 287, 769 105 555, 772 381 981
The Voice Foundation is collecting mats, usable and clean children's clothes, sanitary items, bed sheets for 60 people, milk powder and sugar, biscuits for children, pillows, new undergarments for both girls and boys. Contact 772 512 374 If you would like to donate financially, you can send in your gifts to: Account name: Voice Foundation, Ac No: 101000432815, Bank: NDB Battaramulla.
Drizzling Foundation is collecting dry rations, drinking water (bottles), and clothes. To connect with them, call 773 753 743
My Clean Sri Lanka is working with flood victims and has also opened a drop-off centre at 323, Havelock Road, Colombo - 06, (landmarks: Havelock City, next to Cargills Food City at the Lanka IOC filling station). Contact them on 713 344 466, 778 842 429.
Verbum TV is collecting water, dhal, rice, milk powder, sugar, tea leaves, biscuits, dried fish, salmon, infant milk powder. Drop off the items at St Francis de Sales, Daulugama, Verbum Showroom Ragama, St Thomas International School - Seeduwa, St. Sebastian's Church Wellaveediya, Negombo and St. Mary's Church Dehiwela. For more information contact 776 060 472.
Rotaract Club of Faculty of Management & Finance and Rotaract Club of Colombo North (RCCN) - “Reach Out” is affecting those affected in different areas. You can donate what you think is needed by calling them on the numbers provided. Drop off locations & contact details are University of Colombo, 716 649 788, 772 454 570, 777 143 342, No. 237 / 81, Polhengoda Road, Off Siebel Avenue, Colombo 05.
Leads Emergency Relief Donate the following. Rice 10kg, sugar 1kg, tea 250g, dhal 1kg, sprats 500g, soya meat 250g, green gram 500g, samaposha 3 pkts, biscuits 3 pkts. The hygiene packs require toothpaste, Tooth brush (4), face soap, face towel (4), slippers (4), sanitary packs (2). You can either donate or volunteer to help pack and distribute relief packs. For more information contact 773 187 652 or 773 957 351.
The Ark The community at the Ark Church are collecting donations to feed 1,000 families displaced in the Orugodawatta area. You may contribute cash (preferred as it's practical to order from a place close by) or food packets. To fund them deposit your donations to Acc Name: Reformers Community Trust, Ac no: 8117013048, bank: Commercial Bank of Ceylon, Branch: Pita Kotte, Swift Code: CCEYLKLX. Contact 777 720 247 or 777 678 221 to connect.
You can also contact The Blood Group by keeping an eye on their event page or calling them on 771 405 814
Without Borders Sri Lanka are providing relief to 365 people displaced at Dangampala (due to landslides) and are collecting relief items to take across by 6 PM today (May 18). You can donate rice, dhal, table salt, onions, potatoes, biscuits and snacks (all packeted) and the most pressing need is baby food. Collection point: No 8A, Pepiliyana Road, Gangsaba Junction, Nugegoda,
Newsfirst.lk Sirasa, Shakthi and John Keells Sahana Yathra have begun their collections. You can donate rice, dhal, sugar, tea leaves, instant noodles and biscuits Main collection center: No.330,T.B.Jaya Mawatha,Colombo 10 (open 24 hours).
Giovanni's To help flood affected areas Giovanni's is donating 10% of every pizza purchased to foundations working with the affected. If you wish to help out further for the next two days (May 19 & 20) Giovanni's is also collecting dry rations Contact 770 335 366, 767 438 911 for further details.
COi by Vichalya is donating 15% of the total bill value to those affected by the floods. For more information on this contact 770 122 222.
Round Table Sri Lanka is collecting cash donations so that it is easier to purchase what is required. 100% of the funds will go towards helping flood victims. Account name: Round Table Sri Lanka, account number: 106110185847, NDB, Nawam Mw Branch (mention your name in the reference). For more information contact 765 500 600
People's Church Narahenpita is collecting lunch packets.Food to be dropped off at the centre by 11 AM. Centres are located at People's Church 160/3, Kirimandala Mw, Colombo 5, 771 087 177 and 255, Parakrama Mawatha, Peliyagoda, 771 087 416.
Charity Apple is raising funds for both immediate and long-term support for those affected by the recent flooding. Immediate aid is already reaching most people in terms of food, clothing, medicines, clean drinking water etc. You can also donate money.
If you are in the affected areas and need specific help, you can fill this form and help will be sent to you. Call on 775 927 639 or email info@srilankafloods2016.com if you have any questions.
Drop off dry rations including milk powder, sugar, dhal, jam bottles, biscuit packets, salmon tins, clothes (in good condition), towels, sanitary Items – toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, baby items - milk bottles, ladies and girls undergarments (new), bed sheets, pillows and medicine. You can drop them off at Orion City call 716 366 258, - 715 162 201, WTC 772 294 698, IFS - 715 104 647.
These are the hotlines that have been issued by the Office of the Chief of Defense Staff: 112 674 503, 113 075 792. Other numbers include, Army: 112 434 251, Navy: 112 445 368, Air Force: 112 343 970.
If we've missed any other charities or collection points, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it to the post. Stay safe!
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Gracian Balendran
you forgot to add LEADS
Rishani YAMU STAFF
We've added them.
shayomie
Verbum tv is collecting…
Round Table Sri Lanka
Round Table Sri Lanka is coordinating a relief effort with members on the ground carrying out distribution operations. Cash donations are the easiest as we can purchase the specific types of rations needed by the relief camps. No administration or logistics costs are deducted from donations, 100% of the funds go towards helping flood victims.
Yesterday, on the very first day of the project, through the combined effort of our clubs, we were able to send over 2,200kg of rations to feed flood victims.
More information & updates are available on the project Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/502690959938123/
man3la
A-PAD Secretariat at No 1, Gower Street, Havelock Road, Colombo 5 Collects flood relief aid
JaniBee
IMCD, AIESEC Sri Lanka, AIESEC alumni Sri Lanka, Enable Lanka Foundation and several other orgs have joined hands to distribute the following needed items for the people in the areas affected by floods… 1. cooked lunch packets (Can sponsor 90 RS per packet)
2. Drinking water (2L and 5L bottles)
3. Cream cracker biscuits (500 G packs)
4. Sliced bread
6. Jam / Marmite
7. Medicine (Panadol, bandages, plasters, cotton, Betadine and Dettol.
8. Sanitary items (Tooth brushes, soap, sanitary pads)
9. Mosquito Coils.
10. Candles and boxes of matches. the FB event link is here : www.facebook.com/events/1627945907531048/
Nimanthie Ariyasinghe
A joint effort by IMCD , The Blood Group , AIESEC Sri Lanka , AIESEC Alumni Sri Lanka , Without Borders https://www.facebook.com/events/1627945907531048/
Chameera Dedduwage
There's a Facebook group exclusively for exchanging information between aid groups here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SLDisasterRelief/
Navi
LEADS Head office -25, Hospital Road, Dehiwala
contact LEADS on 0773 1876 52 or 077 395 7351
As per Sphere Standards, LEADS Emergency Relief packs for a family would be as follows :
1. Hygiene pack for around Rs. 600/= [Toothpaste, Three toothbrushes, sanitary towels (2 packs), face soap (1 piece), Washing soap (2 pieces)]
2. Dry food packs - [ Rice 10 kgs, Lentil 1 kg, Potatoes 1 kg, Sprats 500 g, Soya meat 250 gms, Tea leaves 250 g, tinned fish 1 tin, Flour 1 kg, Salt 1 pkt, Noodles 2 kg]
Irshath
SRILANKA THAWHEED JAMATH,
HATTON NATIONAL BANK
MARADANA BRANCH
A/C NO : 108010104971
Contact 0774781477, 0773951616, 0774781479
RANMALI
Sri Lanka Girl Guides Headquaters is also collecting.
Mal De Silva
Srilanka Girl Guides are collecting stuff and transporting them to the affected areas too.
Nadeepaws
Rupavahini had a collection point. Check with them. Will be useful for folks in colombo.
Dasgun
From personal experience with the consortium of humanitarian agencies I would stay well away from them as donations are more likely to go into 'admin' than to the needy.
Lakitha
Hi,
Sorry I haven't had the time to thoroughly read through the article, but is there a way to send funds from abroad? Through a card payment or similar?
Dharshi
http://www.sarvodaya.org/donate
tariq3366
https://www.gofundme.com/24vec3ck
Nadula
http://floodreliefsrilanka.info/
Watz
Is there a way for Sri Lankans who live abroad, can donate money to any of these organizations?
Dharshi
http://www.sarvodaya.org/donate
tariq3366
https://www.gofundme.com/24vec3ck
Ron P
People suffering Raja traveling to Kenya to Meet ( Idi Amin) let the Foreign ministry pay the bills to the suffering. ( Tongue and Cheek) I don't want this to be like the Tsunami finds ending up at Presidents bank account. … I don't see Red Cross. How do you filter all the charitable organization. Let me know which is the best one to donate from overseas.
Rishani YAMU STAFF
Ron P, the charities mentioned in the blog are registered with Social Services and you can visit the relevant FB pages to check back on their past and present projects. We have included the latest updates from the Red Cross. This blog is being updated as and when we receive updates so do keep refreshing the page.
sindu
im a srilankan ……im working in dubai…. we ready to help them please give some details a……bout the victims ppl…where they are staying now.how we can send?????
tariq3366
https://www.gofundme.com/24vec3ck
SUBHAW
We also collection some stuff for people around Malabe-Near Kahantota Road around 15-20 houses were flooded.
you can contact me for donations -0712980595 or Grama Niladarini -0718204575
Spartan9012
Hi, could you highlight any charities that accept online donations for flood relief? I am sure that that the many Sri Lankans living overseas would like to contribute to flood relief efforts.
Kinita
Try Takas.lk's online portal http://takas.lk/tag/product/list/tagId/134/?dir=asc&mode=list&order=name or redcross.lk
tariq3366
https://www.gofundme.com/24vec3ck
Ven. Holland Sri devamitta Maha Thera
The Manacare foundation in Sri Lanka. You can find them also on Facebook. All donations come directly to the needed.
Ven. Holland Sri devamitta Maha Thera
the manacare foundation in Sri Lanka you can find them on fb also. all donations come directly to the needed
Karthiga
https://www.facebook.com/freemytimelk/photos/a.937827119567176.1073741830.937718926244662/1358300887519795/?type=3
Karthiga
https://www.facebook.com/freemytimelk/photos/a.937827119567176.1073741830.937718926244662/1358300887519795/?type=3
hashini
Can I volunteer to help
hashini
Sam liyon
I have noticed International Institute of Knowledge Management company launched the mission for flood affected region "Lend a Hand" ,Check out their face book page, https://www.facebook.com/TIIKMSriLanka/ . If you are willing to lend try to contact them through Nipuni Karunarathna on +94 77 6478 957 or on nipuni@tiikm.com
sam.goonetillake@gmail.com
Helplanka non profit making organisation in Sri Lanka and UK Registered charity no 1110306 with 10 years of experience in helping the most vulnerable in Sri Lanka are looking for financial donations that can be sent to Helplanka Childrens Guarantee Ltd Bank of Ceylon Ja Ela account number 71414382 or to our UK Bank Helplanka Cooperative Bank sort code 089299 account number 65172889 HELP US HELP THEM HELPLANKA we will be providing urgent supplies to special needs children and families with young children with your donations Thank you
ACJU -All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama is collecting too
Dinesh De
ANCL - Lake House "Senehase Sathkaraya" LAKE HOUSE-ANCL https://www.facebook.com/groups/info.lakehouse/?pnref=story
Diriya Neth - Neth FM
Manusath Derana - Ada Derana
Sri Lanka Rupavahini (TV) Corporation
TNL Radio - TNL Radio
Dumi
oxfam too
Thilini
Thank you for this. I am living in Australia and I used TAKAS above. Hope it reaches the folks who need the goods!
Usuf
An appeal from the National Shoora Council
The National Shoora Council acknowledges with great admiration the yeoman service rendered up to now by the several Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs), Community Based Organisations (CBOs), the Police, Armed Forces and the government Agencies to the distressed people affected by the floods and landslides in various parts of the island.
The initial exercise which is still continuing is focussed on saving lives and providing those affected with food and temporary shelter. The NSC thinks that what is being done is the first step in disaster management and there are the secondary and tertiary steps which remain to be implemented. Attending to the immediate needs like health, hygiene etc. and the long term solution of facilitating their return to their homes.
There is a huge task in front of all of us as responsible members of civil society. The NSC therefore, fervently appeals to all Corporate entities, NGOs, CBOs, philanthropists, individuals and others to come forward at this time of need of the people. There is so much that needs to be done and so little is being done constrained by resources. The disaster stricken people out there are waiting in anticipation that you will come to help them.
Please send in your donations to :
- Amana Savings Account No. 010 000 5634 001
- Cheques in favour of : KOLLUPITIYA JUMMAH MASJID, COLOMBO 3.
Contact persons :
Mr. Nizam : 0777 362 585
Mr. Shaffideen : 0778 548 667
Tariq Mahmud
President
National Shoora Council
Nerdynaut
Volunteers for Flood Relief
http://www.nerdynaut.com/nerdynauts/volunteers-for-flood-relief
Nishu Hassim
Help Needed!
Every little bit will go a long way…
As the numbers of those in need increase we at Nehemiah Consultants and Gospel Vision TV are collecting the following items to hand over to families affected by the flood waters.
• Dry rations (dhal, rice, canned fish, biscuits, instant noodles, sugar)
• Baby food items, baby milk powder
• Toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Soap
• Adult and baby panadols
• Sanitary napkins
• Towels and bed sheets
• Drinking water
All collections will be distributed via ITN and the SL Army whom we have partnered with in this endeavor to ensure that the relief gets to those who need it most.
Please drop off in any quantities between 8am – 10pm at 71A, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7.
For more information please contact 0773996060, 0775234333 or 0767055661
Thanks & Many Blessings…
AmyKumz
Any collection point near kiribathgoda?
Lucy
Hi, I'll be in Sri Lanka 30 May I'd like to come help you guys. Please contact me lucille.guo@gmail.com
Wathsala
AMDT (Academy Of Multimedia Design & Technology) also collecting dry rations for flood victims. Address: 317A, Galle Road,, Colombo 04. (Old ICBT Building in front of Bambalapitya Flats)
Andrew Silva
Vista Rooms is providing free accommodation to flood victims. https://www.facebook.com/VistaRoomsSriLanka/photos/a.1741140566099044.1073741827.1739717579574676/1785258958353871/?type=3&theater
K P
Also Ray of Hope trying to save animals https://www.facebook.com/rayofhopesrilanka/
Ahamed Mohamed
Any org that I can donate via Paypal?
Badur
Hi
Are there any collection points in kandy or in suburbs?
George Panicker
Don Bosco Trust (Sri Lanka) has not been included. www.donbosco.lk
Daphne Vivien ROSE
pls give USA & Canadian info for donations… Banks etc?
Ravi
Why are only Christian organisations being listed here? There are many Buddhist and Muslim groups organising relief, please give them some space as well.
Agrani
Do u knw of any remaining places to take dry rations
basith292
Kolonnawa collecting center can any body arrange 3000 dinner contact Haniffhaji
As received…
basith292
Kolonnawa collecting center can any body arrange 3000 dinner contact Haniffhaji
772267377
As received…
Naveka
MAS Active in colombage mw, MDS ratmalana and Bodyline Horana are also drop off points for suppliez
Mahesh De Silva
Dear Sir,
We are the pioneer shoe manufactures in Godagama, Homagama. We pleased to inform that our chairman has decided to give school shoes for cost price. Normally selling price is Rs. 1099.90 and we offer them Rs. 600.00. In addition to that we give every 05 pairs 01 pair free. If you are interested please contact me any time.
Thanking you,
Regards,
Mahesh De Silva
0777 807019
Indrajith S
Global Lifestyle Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. donated 4000 packs to the people who are affected by the floods and landslides:
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/globallifestylelanka/posts/1715824828693193?pnref=story https://www.facebook.com/globallifestylelanka/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1717220398553636
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgtwTB3A5y8
Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/GLLANKA/status/734306097314435072 https://mobile.twitter.com/GLLANKA/status/735031843297189888
Yasmin Diab
IiWords- an online organization for Muslim writers with the collaboration of Sri Lanka Islamic Student's a Movement is successfully fundraising at www.launchgood.com/SriLankaRelief
with the intention of providing school accessories worth for six month per child. Target goal had been 250 Sri Lankan kids but now it's been stretched to 375 kids. Main focus is to create awareness among international community regarding the recent tragedy and raise funds from international community.
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You can use https://www.sahanalk.com to lodge help requests and https://www.sahanalk.com/#/dashboard to view help requests in a map. Use this for coordination.