Relief for Sri Lanka

WANTED - Goodwill Ambassadors

2011-07-16T14:09:00.004+05:30

Looking for Goodwill Ambassadors to join us in our efforts to 'HEAL THE WORLD' Thursday's @ 12:45pm at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (Ridgeway) - Colombo, Sri Lanka + 94 77 736 8820 | rotarycolomboregency@gmail.com

Site-Visit by RCCR

2011-05-21T14:04:00.007+05:30

Rotarians Sepalika and Asha of RCCR visited Kalmunai in the Ampara District to get a first hand look at the Well Cleaning Process and speak with the project implementors, recipients and relevant authorities.They were able to visit both '500 Well Cleaning' Projects of Stretchline & CandleAid. The RCCR Members were bombarded with words of praise and acknowledgement towards the donors and

1st 500 Wells Cleaned!

2011-03-24T15:10:00.003+05:30

500 Wells of the 1st 500 Wells Cleaning Project sponsored by Stretchline (Private) Limited have been cleaned. out of this, over 250 wells have already been certified by the PHI (Public Health Inspector). Awaiting the balance to be certified.Below are a few pictures of the inauguration day.Quality of the well water is tested and report submits to the P.H.I’S for these areas.Vellavely D.S and M.O.H

JAPAN - Tsunami Relief Effort

2011-03-18T15:46:00.002+05:30

RCCR is Coordinating a Relief Effort in Japan via the Matsusaka Rotary Club in Japan - RI Dist 2630.We are currently looking at providing monetary support towards the Rotary Club so that they may purchase the required relief items as needed.If you CAN or would LIKE to help through our Rotary Club, please contact us ASAP.Thank YouRCCR - JAPAN Tsunami Relief Effort Team

1st 100 Wells Completed!

2011-03-15T12:29:00.003+05:30

The 1st 100 out of the 500 Wells Sponsored by Stretchline (Private) Limited, for De-Contamination due to the Floods have been successfully completed.District - BatticaloaDS Division - VellavelliGN Division - Porathivu

Tsunami in Japan

2011-03-11T22:12:00.000+05:30

We would like to offer our thoughts and prayers to the people and victims of the Tsunami in Japan.

Acknowledgement - Stretchline!

2011-03-10T10:37:00.004+05:30

We wish to Thank and Acknowledge the receipt of the following Cheques from Stretchline (Private) Limited towards the de-contaminating and cleaning of the 1st 500 wells in Kalmunai/ Batticaloa:HSBC Cheque #'s - 048032 & 048033

Cleaning of 500 Wells!

2011-03-06T15:50:00.000+05:30

RCCR together with Stretchline (Private) Limited will commence a Project to Clean & Purify 500 Wells in the Kalmunai/ Batticaloa areas that were contaminated due to the recent floods on Monday, 7th March 2011.The 500 Wells will require an estimated 25 days to complete. We are grateful to Stretchline and its staff for the full sponsorship extended towards this Project.Project estimate is LKR. 1.2

Update on Contributions Received

2011-03-06T15:49:00.001+05:30

We have now reached LKR 3.35 Million in Donations and Pledges thanx to Rotarians and Friends of Rotary.

RCCR Releases More Funds to RCK

2011-02-09T11:56:00.002+05:30

RCCR Flood Relief Effort Committee just authorized and released a further LKR 200,000/- to Rotary club of Kalmunai to purchase emergency relief items.We felt the funds released to RCK would speed up relief efforts as sourcing and transporting from Colombo would delay our efforts by 2 days minimum, which we cannot afford to incur due to the urgency of the requirement!

Death toll rises!

2011-02-09T11:51:00.002+05:30

The death toll due to the latest wave of floods has gone up to 16 while an estimated 1.2 million people had been affected and 172,535 people were displaced as of today.- http://www.dailymirror.lk/news/9666-death-toll-goes-up.html

Update re. Floods from Rotary Club of Kalmunai

2011-02-08T10:13:00.002+05:30

Pictures sent in by the Rotary Club of Kalmunai (RCK), who are actively coordinating on-site Relief Efforts in Kalmunai areas show the results of a sudden shower that resulted in the surrounding areas.The submerged Jeep is the RCK vehicle used to distribute the Relief items, which according to RCK needed rescuing.Current round of rains have resulted in many people being left homeless and in-need

Sat Image Update

2011-02-08T09:40:00.006+05:30

The above Sat image of Sri Lanka clearly shows the permanent cloud formation over the Island.Temperatures range from a high of 31C to a low of 24C with specific areas in country dropping to much lower levels!Storms and Thundershowers are forecasted for the next couple of days!- www.weather.com

Relief Distribution at Valathapitty Refugee Camp

2011-02-05T11:11:00.003+05:30

The Rotary Club of Kalmunai distributed Lunch Parcels, Mineral Water Bottles and Used Clothes for the Refugees accommodated in Valathapitty Vidyalayam. These peoples are displaced from Mallikaithivu, and Valathapitty low land areas. Valthapitty is approximately 20Km from Kalmunai Town. RCK members generally pass through Sammanthurai, however, yesterday they we could not travel through

Floods reach dangerous level!

2011-02-04T13:02:00.003+05:30

As of Friday, 04 February, 2011 "The flood situation in the country reached dangerous levels with the number of affected families increasing by over 100,000 within hours, bringing the total of affected families to 230,000, causing six deaths, official said. The number affected stood at 100,000 late Thursday evening. Bad weather took its toll in 17 districts while it was reported that those

Thank you Stretchline!

2011-02-03T17:51:00.005+05:30

Stretchline (Private) Limited - Sri Lanka, together with their Staff have come forward towards the complete sponsorship of cleaning 500 wells in Batticaloa/ Kalmunai.RCCR would also like to acknowledge the receipt of Clothing and Mineral Water Bottles by their staff towards the flood affected in the East Coast of Sri Lanka.Thank You!

Acknowledgement - SIRC

2011-01-31T12:25:00.005+05:30

RCCR would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank the Stockholm International Rotary Club (SIRC) for their valued contribution of LKR. 33,380/- towards the flood relief efforts of our Club.

Donation of Rations at Pandirippu

2011-01-30T12:16:00.000+05:30

The Rotary Club of Kalmunai distributed Dry rations and Bed Sheets for the Flood affected people from Pandiruppu Tsunami village around 2 Km from Kalmunai town. This is also a small village Constructed for Tsunami affected people who lived 65m from the sea.These houses were constructed in very low-land paddy fields after filling earth to a minimum required level. During the flood all the

Relief to Students in Aligambe

2011-01-30T11:55:00.004+05:30

The Rotary Club of Kalmunai (RCK) distributed Exercise books and Biscuits (Contributed by RCCR) to the flood affected students from Aligambe village around 45Km from Kalmunai town.according to RCK, prior to 1948 this area was completely under forest cover, and these people lived without clothing/ dresses. Rev. Fr. Kook (an American) entered this area and helped improve this forest into a small

Cleaning of 500 Wells

2011-01-27T19:38:00.003+05:30

The Rotary Club of Colombo Regency is looking at cleaning 500 wells in the areas of Batticaloa. Once the cleaning is complete, residents will be able to use the well water for drinking purposes and other livelyhood

More Dry Rations being Donated

2011-01-25T11:37:00.004+05:30

The Rotary Club of Kalmunai distributed Dry Rations provided by the Rotary Club of Colombo Regency to the flood affected Media persons from the areas of Thuraineelavanai and Kalmunai Kudi areas.24 Flood affected Media staff received Relief packs worth of minimum LKR. 1000/-

Contamination of Wells

2011-01-24T14:35:00.004+05:30

With the rains coming to an end and the flood water levels receding, a lot of mainstream attention has moved away from the people who were affected by the floods.We have been received ground reports that out of a total of 64,000 wells in Batticaloa District alone, about 15,000 have been contaminated due to the severe floods.Since, the contamination of these wells result in residents not being

Rotary Medical Camp at Annamalai

2011-01-23T10:44:00.003+05:30

Today the Rotary Club of Kalmunai (RCK) members arranged a Medical Camp at Annamalai where one death registered during the flood. It is a village far from Kalmunai town and no medical facilities available. This medical camp treated 358 patients from that area and villages around Annamalai.Medicines valued at over LKR. 350,000/- was contributed by the Rotary Club of Colombo Regency and the Rotary

Distribution of Dry Rations & Bed Sheets

2011-01-22T11:29:00.004+05:30

The Rotary Club of Kalmunai distributed Dry Rations and Bed Sheets donated by the Rotary Club of Colombo Regency, to the Flood affected peoples from Thiravanthiyamedu, and Karithivu Tsunami Housing scheme.

Acknowledgement - NDB Investments

2011-01-21T17:14:00.002+05:30

RCCR Would like to Acknowledge and Thank NDB Investments Ltd., for their cash donation by NDB Cheque# 071128 towards RCCR's Flood Relief Efforts in Batticaloa & Kalmunai.Thank YouRCCR

Breakdown of Items - Batticaloa

2011-01-19T16:34:00.004+05:30

Breakdown of items valued at LKR 200,000/- sent to Kattankudy in Batticaloa via our on-site coordinators on Wednesday, 19th January 2011.250kg Rice100kg Sugar100kg Dhal100kg Flour100kg Dry Fish100 Pkts Milk Powder115 Sleeping Mats500 Toothbrushes500 Canned Fish/ Sardines500 boxes of Mosquito Coils240 Kids Pampers30 Baby/ Kids Shorts225 Bed Sheets500 Lifebuoy Soap

Breakdown of Items - Kalmunai

2011-01-19T00:24:00.006+05:30

Breakdown of items sent to Kalmunai via the Rotary Club of Kalmunai on Tuesday, 18th January 20111. 200Kg Sugar2. 500Kg Rice3. 200Kg Dhal4. 500 Canned Fish/ Sardines5. 100 Boxes Mosquito Coils6. 250 Packs Milk Powder7. 200 Bed sheets8. 22 Packs of Mineral WaterMore details to follow

Update

2011-01-19T00:08:00.004+05:30

Dry rations including Medicines, Mosquito Coils and Bed Sheets worth approximately LKR 300,000/- have reached the Rotary Club of Kalmunai through our volunteers on the ground.The total pledges Regency has received from friends of Rotary near and far up to now is LKR 854,000/- We are very grateful to them for their quick response. The floods in some parts have started receding, and people are

Aid dispatch update

2011-01-15T13:37:00.006+05:30

Sheets & Clothing, Medicines and Dry Rations have been organized to be delivered over the weekend as a immediate action by RCCR.We are getting ground situation updates through the Rotary Clubs in Batticaloa and Kalmunai as well as our on-site coordinators.

More Deaths Reported

2011-01-15T13:34:00.004+05:30

Thirty two deaths were reported, 49 persons were injured and 12 persons are reported missing due to the floods and rain affecting the country. More than 1,056,255 persons belonging to 282,953 families have been affected due to floods and heavy rain in Ampara, Batticaloa, Trincomalee , Vavuniya and several other districts in the Central, North and East. More than 339,200 are currently housed in

Status Update from DMC-SL

2011-01-15T01:39:00.004+05:30

People in 14 district in the island are affected by the floods occurred due to heavy rainfall received during the past few days. A large number of families are affected by severe floods especially in Batticaloa, Ampara, Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa Districts. *As at 13th January 2011, 533,837 persons belonging to 143,352 families in Baticaloa District, 336,470 persons in 88,376 families in

More Pictures

2011-01-14T14:08:00.000+05:30

- Pictures Courtesy - AFP

Status Update!

2011-01-14T13:50:00.002+05:30

With the generous contributions, we have collected over Rs. 500,000/- in less than 24 Hrs.Current death toll reads at 27!Thank YouRCCR

January 2011 - Sri Lanka’s Central, Eastern and Northern provinces under water!

2011-01-13T15:25:00.015+05:30

- Pictures courtesy of ReutersRain and snow have unleashed havoc in many parts of the globe signalling that climate change is real and is already here. Our wish is that those affected will be able to rebuild their homes and restart their livelihoods soon. Rain came down on sunny Sri Lanka from early December 2010, and now we have severe flooding in the Central, Eastern and Northern provinces. The

Construction progress inspection - 23rd July 2009

2009-07-24T21:58:00.000+05:30

Rtn. Nilesh inspecting the bathing area Rtn. Nilesh inspecting the newly constructed temporary toilets Water trough Bio Gas/ Waste Management Plant being completed

Status Update - 23rd July 2009

2009-07-24T21:46:00.006+05:30

Rotarians Nilesh and Prabhu from RCCR visited the IDP Camps to assess the construction progress of the Temporary Toilets and Bio Gas/ Waste Management Plants on Thursday 23rd July 2009. Refer Masterplan (Earlier Post)Toilets: Requirement 140 nos.Block 6a (Front) : 20 Toilets in operationBlock 6a (Back) : 40 Toilets (to be connected to the Waste Management plant, all toilets constructed and

Location of IDP Camp

2009-06-17T17:47:00.005+05:30

For those of you who are un-aware of the location of the IDP Camps; the above Map of Sri Lanka will depict the Location in RED The IDP Camp is aproximately 350Km North of Colombo.

Rotary IDP Camp - Site Plan

2009-06-17T16:10:00.005+05:30

Pictured above is the Rotary IDP Camp (Zone 3 - A, B, C) in Chettikulam, Vavuniya.The site plan depicts a status report after the return of two RCCR members from the site last week.In total, 35 Toilets have been constructed. Money for another 65 were handed over. Of the total toilets to be deployed, 08 units will be constructed to facilitate usage by Elderly and Differently Abled individuals.A

Donor List - Temporary Toilets for IDP's

2009-06-16T14:37:00.007+05:30

Funds Received by Rotary Club of Colombo Regency for Building Temporary Toilets for IDP's at Menik Farm, Vavuniya.Name & Amounts Received (LKR) 1 . Achintha Weerasinghe - LKR 11,325.002 . Ahamed Cader - LKR 17,500.003 . Altaf Ismail - LKR 17,500.004 . Aruni Fernando - LKR 5,000.005 . Azmir Shums - LKR 35,000.006 . Bary & Renuza Jaleel - LKR 35,000.007 . Chamin Bolonne - LKR 10,000.008 . Christo

Toilet Crisis in IDP Camps: UN report

2009-06-15T13:34:00.003+05:30

THE SUNDAY TIMEShttp://www.sundaytimes.lk/090614/News/sundaytimesnews_05.html Toilet Crisis in IDP Camps: UN reportBy Chathuri Dissanayake Only half of the required toilets and one sixth of the entire requirement of bathing spaces are available for the displaced people in Vavuniya camps, a United Nations report said. While about 6,000 toilets are needed in the camps, only about 3,150 have been

RCCR members go back to Vavuniya

2009-06-11T00:55:00.003+05:30

Rtn. Nilesh and Rtn. Gehan are heading to the IDP Camp in Vavuniya today to evaluate the ground situations (Setup & Installation) with regards to the Temporary toilets being provided and to identify other Water & Sanitation based requirements. Water & Sanitation projects are RCCR's focus at the IDP camp. Thank you for your continued and encouraging support extended to us to carry out these much

Temporary Toilets

2009-06-06T15:09:00.003+05:30

Pictures of Temporary Toilets being completed; photo's taken whilst Rtn. Mario, Rtn. Bary & Rtn. Nilesh from RCCR visited the IDP camps.

Status Report after visit to IDP Camp

2009-06-05T14:20:00.002+05:30

We are happy to announce that we have now reached the target of securing pledges for 100 toilets and majority of the funds have started coming in. As of now, 55 toilets are under construction and the balance 45 will commence before the end of this week, bringing the total to 100. We are grateful for all our family members, friends and friends of friend’s who gave generously towards this cause at

Sad News - Demise of our PP. Shantha

2009-06-01T12:17:00.005+05:30

It is with deep sorrow we announce the untimely passing away of our Past President Rtn. Shantha Kenichi Matsuda Warnakulasooriya.The remains will lie at 174/1 Stanley Tilekaratne Mawatha, Nugegoda, till 4pm Monday 1st June 2009.Cremation will be at General Cemetery - Borella at 5.00pm on Monday 1st June 2009.

RCCR Members visit IDP camp

2009-05-29T14:04:00.002+05:30

3 Rotarians from Rotary Club of Colombo Regency ( PP. Mario, PP. Bary and Rtn. Nilesh) are in Manik Farm (IDP camp) overseing the installations of the Temporary Toilets received so far. They are also looking at other requirements needed and will report back to colombo by Sunday, 31st May 2009.AWAIT Ground Situation Updates!

Rotary Club of Colombo Central gives a hand

2009-05-26T17:37:00.004+05:30

On a appeal made by RCCR to all Rotary Clubs in RI District 3220, Sri Lanka via District 3220 - IPDG Thariq Thulba (Project Chairpeson - Rotary Sri Lanka IDP AID); the Rotary Club of Colombo Central immediately came forward and contributed towards 10 temporary toilets for the IDP Camps.We thank the President and Members of the Club for their generous support.

Rotaract Club of Colombo teams up with RCCR

2009-05-26T17:29:00.003+05:30

The Rotaract Club of Colombo, RI 3220 has teamed up with RCCR to assist the IDP's. They have already confirmed funding for 25 temporary toilets for the IDP camps and are looking at assisting with more. We thank the President and Members of the Rotaract Club of Colombo.

More Temporary Toilets Needed

2009-05-25T18:03:00.002+05:30

Dear friends... due to UN standards in sanitation, the required number of temporary toilets have doubled. therefore, we now need to source 100 units. The standard states that 01 toilets to be used by a maximum of 25 people. Your kind contributions have helped us secure 50 units. That leaves us with a requirement of 50 more units @ USD 150/- each (Including cost of installation) bringing the

Temporary Toilets Deployed

2009-05-25T17:39:00.002+05:30

20 units of Temporary Toilets have already been deployed at the IDP camp thanx to your contributions.We still require more funds to bridge the gap. your continued support is always appreciated.Thank youRCCR

50% Target ACHIEVED!

2009-05-15T15:08:00.002+05:30

Many Thanks to friends of Rotary who have contributed towards the Temporary Toilets requirements.We have achieved 50% of our target (25 Toilets) already.

Situation Update

2009-05-14T18:04:00.000+05:30

District Governor Nalin Fernando had been in Vavuniya for the last 4 days having discussions with the neccessary authorities to formalize the relief efforts of the Rotary District 3220, Sri Lanka. With the arrival of the Shelter Boxes, the authorities have demarcated a specific area in Zone III to set up the Shelter Box Tents. This area would eventually be developed in to a model facility and in

Immediate Role of RCCR

2009-05-14T18:03:00.000+05:30

The primary role of our club at this facility demarcated for Rotary Shelter Boxes will be to provide water & sanitation facilities.There is an adequate supply of water at the moment. However, the need for Toilets is extremely urgent. Other than providing a basic human need a proper toilet will prevent the spread of disease at these camps.The initial requirement is to build 50 Toilets , based on

Lanka Hydraulics donates medicine to RCCR

2009-05-11T10:27:00.005+05:30

Lanka Hydraulics has donated medicine worth LKR 52,000 to the Rotary Club of Colombo Regency to be used for the relief efforts being conducted by Rotary for the IDP’s in the North.RCCR will be handing over stock of medicine to Rotary Club of Capital City who is spearheading the conduct of Health Camps for the IDP’s arriving in the North subsequent to their first Health Camp conducted at Menik

Donation by Akbar Pharmaceuticals

2009-05-11T10:24:00.005+05:30

Akbar Pharmaceuticals donated 20,000 tables of Paracetamol and 100 sachets of Rehydration salt packs to RCCR to be used for the relief efforts being conducted by Rotary for the IDP’s in the North.RCCR will be handing over stock of medicine to Rotary Club of Capital City who is spearheading the conduct of Health Camps for the IDP’s arriving in the North subsequent to their first Health Camp

District 3220 formulates Rotary Response

2009-05-11T10:20:00.008+05:30

The officials of the District 3220 met twice last week to formulate a coordinated response from the Rotary District 3220 for the ongoing relief efforts being provided to the IDP’s in the North. An Apex committee headed by PDG Thariq Thulba has been established to coordinate the efforts of the individual clubs so that duplication of efforts can be avoided and our efforts can be directed where they

Sample of Temporary Toilets

2009-05-07T20:40:00.002+05:30

A sample Structure of a Temporary Toilet was constructed (Squatting Pan not included yet) so as to get an idea for potential donors. We have requested for more ventilation points to be included at the top section of the units. The sample unit can be examined at: Dwellings