Deadline for accepting donations for Gaza Fund extended till May 31

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Colombo, April 29 (Daily Mirror)- The deadline for the Children of Gaza Fund, initiated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to aid those affected by conflicts in Gaza, has now been extended till May 31, 2024, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Originally scheduled to conclude on April 30, 2024, the extension follows a widespread appeal from across the island.

Irrespective of their backgrounds, citizens have rallied behind the President's call to support this cause, the PMD said.

In the initial phase, on behalf of the government, President Ranil Wickremesinghe handed over USD 01 million to the Palestinian government through the United Nations from the allocations set aside by Ministries and government institutions to hold this year's Iftar celebration. Subsequent donations will also be formally transferred to the Palestinian government.

Donors are encouraged to continue their contributions till May 31, 2024. Those wishing to donate should deposit their contributions to Bank of Ceylon (7010), Taprobane Branch (747), account number 7040016 before the deadline. Donors are also requested to forward the receipt of their deposit to 077-9730396 via WhatsApp, as per the instructions from the Presidential Secretariat.

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Sokrates Monday, 29 April 2024 04:02 PM

It seems a bit strange that citizens should donate to starving children abroad when their own children are starving.

Kais Monday, 29 April 2024 10:36 PM

Good Work

Kais Monday, 29 April 2024 10:36 PM

Good Work

Danny Monday, 29 April 2024 10:43 PM

Please help those affected by the cruel war in this country first!

kondaya77 Tuesday, 30 April 2024 02:12 AM

Who in SL will benefit from these donations?

UAli Tuesday, 30 April 2024 07:11 AM

Srilankans,Make use this opportunity to help Palestinians,there were times ,some ready to sacrifice their lives,that is not sensible , but contribute in millions to betterment of children there

Dinesh Withanage Tuesday, 30 April 2024 12:28 PM

Oil rich, wealthy , mansion/manor-living billionaires of the middle east can simply handle this . Those who messed up a country need not .

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