President's Fund for Disaster
Relief
The President of Sri Lanka requests all state
institutions and members of the public to send funds to
the special account specifically for the disaster relief
effort:
Account Name: “ President’s Fund for Disaster Relief”
Bank: People’s Bank- Head Quarters Branch
Account Number : 204 100 190 136245
Type of the Account: Current Account
Swift Code: PSBKLKLX
Sort Cord: 204-7135
Online Transfer: Unavailable
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Contributions to the ongoing Sri Lanka
relief efforts can be made by cash, check or wire
transfer.
Wachovia Bank
1300 I Street, NW,
Washington DC 20005
Swift: PNBPUS33
ABA#: 054001220
Account: 2000024529976
** Please note that the Sri Lanka Disaster Relief Fund
is not tax deductible**. Checks and wire transfers
should be made out to “Sri Lanka Disaster Relief Fund.”
Please note that deposits can be made at any Wachovia
Bank or branch.
For questions related to Wachovia Bank account please
call: 1-800-922-4684
Credit Card Contributions
can be made by calling your credit card company and
providing them with the account information listed
above. At this time Wachovia Bank is unable to process
online credit card payments. We regret any inconvenience
caused.
Sri Lanka Tsunami
Victims Relief Fund
This site facilitates online donations for the Tsunami
victims in Sri Lanka through the Prime Minister's Office
of the Government of Sri Lanka.
Ministry of Health
Provides information on urgent needs for the country of
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Local
Non-Governmental Organizations |
Sarvodaya
Sri Lankan NGO with a vast network in the affected
communities.
Contributions to Sarvodaya USA, a tax-exempt, non-profit
organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal
Revenue Code, are fully tax deductible according to the
IRS regulations. Unless you designate otherwise, all
donations for Tsunami relief will be forwarded to the
Sarvodaya account in Sri Lanka. No U.S. administrative
fees will be taken from your donation.
To make a
tax-deductible donation via PayPal click here
If you want to send to Sri Lanka immediately and tax
deduction is not important, you may donate online via
Sampath Bank.
If you are a United Airlines Mileage Plus Member
you may also donate miles to fulfill the urgent travel
needs of Sarvodaya by calling 1-800-421-4655 or visiting
their website.
Note for U.S. Citizens: To be fully
tax-deductible as a charitable donation subject to the
U.S. Internal Revenue Code, contributions must be made
to Sarvodaya USA. You may also mail your contribution
to:
Sarvodaya USA, 5716 West Manchester Avenue #3, Los
Angeles, CA 90045, USA. Make checks payable to Sarvodaya
USA
The Rotary Club of Colombo Regency
The Rotary Club of Colombo, Sri Lanka will procure
medical supplies/food items from a local supermarket
chain and donate to affected areas. Payment method:
Online/credit card.
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International Non-Governmental Organizations |
Oxfam America
and Oxfam UK
Oxfam UK has had a field office in eastern Sri Lanka for
many years. If you wish a US tax deduction, contribute
to Oxfam America.
CARE
Projects directly assist survivors of
natural disasters and conflict through both immediate
relief and longer-term community rehabilitation,
including food, temporary shelter, clean water,
sanitation services, medical care, family planning and
reproductive health services, and seeds and tools.
CARE began operations in Sri Lanka in
1956.
Donate on-line or via phone by
calling:1-800-521-CARE ext. 999
Sri Lanka Red Cross Society
Specializes in bringing emergency relief to refugees and
victims of poverty and disasters.
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For questions
or comments on this site, contact
Christopher E. Carter, MPP '06
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