Cabinet approves ‘Children of Gaza Fund’ to aid violence victims

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Ministries and Govt. agencies directed to forego Ifthar celebrations to contribute fund
Presidential Secretariat welcomes donations from public for initiative

President Ranil Wickremesinghe

The Cabinet of Ministers approved a proposal by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to create a ‘Children of Gaza Fund’ in aid of Gaza violence victims.

The President’s Media Division (PMD) announced that all Ministries and Government institutions are directed to forego Ifthar celebrations and to contribute to the said fund.

It added that the public’s contributions are encouraged and to support the health needs of affected children, the Government’s donation of $ 1 million will be distributed through official UN agencies.

The Presidential Secretariat urges donations from citizens for the ‘Children of Gaza Fund’ during the month of Ramadan to account number 7040016 at Bank of Ceylon (7010), Taprobane Branch (747) by 11 April and deposit receipt to be forwarded to 077-9730396 via WhatsApp.

Foreign media report that at least 29,782 people have been killed and 70,043 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since 7 October 2023. The revised death toll in Israel from the 7 October attacks stands at 1,139.