The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development announced that the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah, has received more than Rs. 4.2 billion in financial assistance to date.
Secretary to the Ministry, Harshana Suriyapperuma, said the Treasury has recorded Rs. 4,286 million in total contributions, including Rs. 4,263 million in direct deposits into bank accounts and Rs. 23 million in foreign currency.
“The total is now over Rs. 4.2 billion, with foreign currency contributions exceeding USD 6 million,” he noted.
Suriyapperuma expressed gratitude for the support received from well‑wishers, entrepreneurs, organizations, businesses, and Sri Lankans living overseas.
He added that multilateral agencies such as the IMF, ADB, and World Bank are considering assistance for Sri Lanka’s rebuilding efforts, with details to be shared once finalized.
Highlighting the global response, Suriyapperuma said contributions from North America ranked the highest, followed by donations from Australia, China, the UK, Germany, Bhutan, Italy, the UAE, Canada, New Zealand, the Maldives, Saudi Arabia, and France.
He further noted that South Korea remains among the top contributors in terms of assistance, support, and grants.
In addition to financial donations, significant contributions have been received in the form of goods and services, which Sri Lanka Customs is recording.
“All funds are documented by the Treasury, and goods are handed over promptly to the Disaster Management Centre to ensure they reach affected communities,” Suriyapperuma emphasized. (Newswire)
