Tsunami Victims and Orphans Relief Fundraiser

Beneficiary organizations:

The proceeds of the fundraiser will be sent to accountable and reputed organizations that have a history of capabilities of work in relief areas. These organizations have proven records of public service and are equipped with the experience and resources to help in the massive rehabilitation effort. Some more information about these organizations:

Why AID?

Association for India's Development, Inc. (AID), established in 1991, is a 501(c)(3) US Federal Government registered voluntary non-profit organization committed to promoting sustainable, equitable and just development in India, by working with grassroots organizations and movements in India. AID supports and initiates efforts in various interconnected spheres such as education, livelihoods, literacy, micro-credit, natural resources, health, women's empowerment, environmental issues and social justice.

AID has a large network of chapters in the US and in India and dedicated and experienced volunteers to help in the rehabilitation efforts. AID has significant experience in relief and rehabilitation efforts, including the 1999 super-cyclone in Orissa and floods in West-Bengal. AID also supported similar efforts in Gujarat after the 2001 earthquake and the communal carnage of 2002 in the state. AID also launched a similar relief and rehabilitation effort for flood victims in Assam and Bihar in 2004. With the support of generous contributions in times of critical need, AID has disbursed over $600,000 in relief and rehabilitation efforts in the past 5 years.

Over $150,000 has been sent immediately for the tsunami disaster relief and more than $1.5 Million has been raised online as of January 11, 2005.The immediate focus is to help Government relief reach the affected people and to rebuild shelters for the poorest who were affected. Food and clothing for the affected people is also being arranged. Several field volunteers have been working tirelessly and also helping other organizations involved in the efforts.

AID, Inc. has a federal Tax-ID,which is 04-3652609. AID accounts are audited by an independent Certified Public Accountant, as per IRS regulations. The funds collected will be used for:

Long term efforts in education,succour counselling will also be supported by AID through resources and volunteers. More information on AID relief work...

Why Lanka Academic?

All donations are tax-deductible in the USA. LAcNet is a 501(c)(3) organization in the USA. Its US tax Id: 411-69-1170.Some details about the relief efforts being undertaken:

Relief Effort Through University of Moratuwa: LAcNet has dispatched a group of student and faculty volunteers from the University of Moratuwa to the Hambantota area. LAcNet is also working closely with Sri Lanka Disaster Management Center and Government Agencies.
http://www.theacademic.org/tsunami/UM/update.shtml

The North and the East: A group of students belonging to the Tamil Literary Association of University of Moratuwa has started to collect supplies and send them to affected areas in the north and the east. http://www.theacademic.org/tsunami/NE/ne.shtml

Medical Supplies Division, Colombo: A group headed by Harindra Rajapakshe in London is securing the much needed medical supplies to be sent to MSD. This project is a colloborative effort between Sri Lanka High Commission in London and Sri Lanka Airways and LAcNet. Supplies Requested are listed at http://www.health.gov.lk/links/drugs.htm

Well/Outhouse Cleaning: LAcNet has started a project to sanitize, decontaminate and protect wells to control the spread of disease, starting in Tangalle area. LAcNet will also train a group of students from University of Colombo to visit villages frequently and test wells and toilets for coliform bacteria. The diary of this project is at http://www.theacademic.org/tsunami/Well/

For further information on work being done and supported by Lanka Academic, please visit
http://www.theacademic.org/tsunami

Why Nurani Dunia Foundation?

Nurani Dunia was formed to mobilize resources mostly within Indonesia and to implement programs to assist refugees of violent riots. In addition to providing direct relief, the organization promoted numerous peace-building efforts. It has also developed expertise in providing education for children affected by conflict or natural disasters.

Currently, Nurani Dunia is working with local organizations in the Indonesian provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra where the December 26 earthquake and tsunami killed nearly 100,000 people. The organization is responding to needs by distributing food and crucial medical supplies, assisting local authorities with emergency communications, and providing logistical support for various organizations. It expects to shift its energies again to educational programming for the children of Aceh once immediate health and food security issues have been addressed.

Nurani Dunia has built schools in several parts of Indonesia. It has developed a number of creative
education programs for refugee and other disadvantaged children. It has also worked extensively with teachers to provide training for them to handle post-traumatic stress within their student populations. The organization also has experience in installing clean water projects and developing numerous economic development initiatives.

Nurani Dunia is a diverse, non-partisan organization with members and volunteers of many different
ethnicities and religious backgrounds. It works with a wide network of local, national, and International partners. The organization has also been certified by the United States Embassy and US Agency for International Development in the distribution of humanitarian assistance. It operates chiefly through volunteers in order to maintain a very low overhead. For this reason, those willing to contribute funds to the organization can be assured that donations go directly to the purchase and transportation of urgently needed supplies.