The Cabinet has approved the proposal made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to create a “Children of Gaza Fund” in aid of Gaza violence victims.
Accordingly, President Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena have instructed all Ministries & Government Institutions directed to forego Iftar celebrations & contribute to this fund.
The Government’s donation of US $1 million will be distributed through official UN agencies to aid affected children.
The Presidential Secretariat urges donations from citizens for the “Children of Gaza Fund” during the month of Ramadan.
(PMD)
Source:: The Island