The number of deaths reported in floods and landslides was increased to 202 while 96 people had gone missing, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said today.
The United Charities Flood Relief is a group of charities working together in various and flood affected locations. Keep an eye on their FB updates to find out their needs.
The Alliance Development Trust requires volunteers to help on the 1st of June, at 9 AM to pack relief items. Contact Andrew on 0772428442. The office is located at No. 95, Galle Road, Dehiwela.
UPDATED#UnitedCharities require assistance of volunteers on 31-05-2017, from 9 AM to 9 PM. Drop in at 465, Sri Jayawardanapura Road, Welikada, Kotte. Contact Shifan: 0757848181, 0777101133 Akila: 0773104181 Moses: 0772512374.
Voice Foundation requires large vehicles for transporting rations from markets to centres (so you can volunteer within Colombo itself), along with people to help sort/pack. Account No: 101000432815Account Name: The Voice FoundationBank/Branch : NDB (National Development Bank) Battaramulla, Sri lankaSwift: NDBSLKLX | Bank code: 7214 | Branch code: 8090
The people at Volunteers.LK need help too, so fill in the form available here.
SocialService.lk Urgently require volunteers to help with packing. JCI Colombo, 108/10, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07. Contact 0772381981, 757848181 477710113
IMCD requires transportation immediately to transport large quantities of relief. Contact 114 248 220.
People's Church There is an urgent need for clothing and a requirement for volunteers to transport relief items to various locations. Contact 112 588 881.
Keep an eye on Gudppl's FB page as they update the volunteer needs and appeals as an when it comes in.
LEAD Sri Lanka is in urgent need of volunteers. LEADS will be We will be carrying out various projects for children affected by the disaster. To be of assistance, contact: 114 000 259, 117 398 105.
IVolunteer: IVolunteer International is partnering with Disaster Relief Project “United as One – එකාවන්ව එකමුතුව” . You can keep an eye out for volunteer and donating opportutnities here.
Follow our previous blog Flood Relief 2017 which provides information about where to donate and the dire needs. This blog is updated as and when information comes in. You can add in volunteer needs and updates in the comments section and we will add it on the blog.