UK Diaspora Donates £ 25,000 for Disaster Recovery 📈

British Sri Lankan Muslim organisations have collectively donated £ 25,000 (approx. Rs 10.5 Million) to support the Sri Lankan Government’s National Rebuilding and Disaster Recovery Initiative following Cyclone DITWA, flooding, and landslides. • Financial Contributions: - Direct Donation: £ 25,000 handed over to the Sri Lanka High Commission in London. - Total UK Fundraising: Estimated over £ 250,000 raised by various UK-based Muslim organisations for broader relief and rehabilitation projects. • Key Highlights: - The initiative was led by the Council of Sri Lankan Muslim Organisations (COSMOS UK) alongside 24 other community groups and sports clubs. - Focus areas include emergency relief, long-term rehabilitation, and national recovery efforts. - Reaffirmed support for the High Commission’s “Your Tenner, Their Tomorrow” campaign to encourage wider diaspora participation. • National Impact: This contribution highlights the critical role of the diaspora in supporting Sri Lanka’s humanitarian and development needs during national calamities, transcending racial and religious lines to aid recovery and infrastructure rebuilding.