‘Manudam Mehewara’ Distributes Emergency Relief Worth Rs. 200 Million to 80,000+ Families in Need

Launched to support over 200,000 vulnerable families and communities across the country amidst the ongoing economic crisis, the ‘Manudam Mehewara’ emergency relief initiative has reached its next milestone of providing emergency relief worth Rs. 200 million to over 80,000 families in-need across the island, as of 11 July, 2022.

This multi-corporation humanitarian alliance initiated by Dialog Axiata PLC, MAS Holdings, Hemas Holdings PLC, CBL Group, Citi, Sunshine Holdings PLC and Huawei Technologies Lanka Co Pvt Ltd along with execution partner Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement and independent auditor PwC Sri Lanka, aims to support those who do not have access to essential supplies and basic necessities. ITN, Siyatha, Swarnawahini, TV Derana and Vasantham are also supporting the initiative as media partners.

Manudam Mehewara invites all Sri Lankans and corporates to join its shared mission and contribute to this cause. Individuals now have the option of placing a donation directly through their credit/debit card, bank transfer, eZ Cash account, Star Points transfer, genie or via a mobile top-up to 077 642 1421. For more information, please visit https://dlg.lk/don_E.

Emergency relief is currently being distributed across all 25 districts, and the Manudam Mehewara programme will conduct its relief efforts until a sustainable benefit transfer system is established through an effective recovery plan. More information about the Manudam Mehewara initiative can be accessed via https://www.dialog.lk/corporate