Aid in Sri Lanka: From Everywhere ….

ONE: A NOTE FROM Upali Obeyesekera Abroad

This is amazing!

More will likely be flowing in during the month from the Sri Lankan expatriate community. It is noteworthy to express my personal views that the catalyst for this inflow of funds is due to the utmost confidence people have in President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. Fiscal accountability means governments (or organisations) must openly report how they raise and spend public money, allowing citizens and legislators to track performance against plans, ensuring responsible use of funds, and holding officials answerable for financial outcomes through clear, timely, and consistent financial statements and budgets. It involves transparency in publishing financial documents, adherence to accounting standards (like PSAS), and systems for legislative review to ensure public funds deliver promised services.

TWO: An EMAIL Note from SKNADAKUMAR in the Heights of Haputale, 7 December 2025

Ho, Michael Haputale was not affected all that badly and I have been monitoring and delivering on all our monthly commitments from Colombo. The issue ahead as I see it is access to basic foodstuffs and I am hoping that the distribution that the Govt and NGOs have undertaken will provide relief so they can be purchased without interruption. Plenty happening on the ground with many well meaning people involved and aid pouring in. Waiting for a clearer picture to emerge while keeping an eye on needs in Haputale and the surrounding areas
Tks for asking and your concern.
Huge challenges ahead no doubt in many other areas throughout the Island. The Southern Coast has seen an easing of weather and reports from there indicate that Tourism is alive which is encouraging
SS

THREE: MESSAGE From President AKD

Sri Lanka President’s address to the nation after cyclone Ditwah disaster

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