Cabinet approves ’’Children of Gaza Fund’’, no ifthar celebrations

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Colombo, Feb 26 (Daily Mirror) - The Cabinet has given the green light to President Ranil Wickremesinghe's proposal to establish a "Children of Gaza Fund" aimed at providing aid to victims of violence in Gaza.

As part of this initiative, all Ministries and Government Institutions have been directed to forgo Ifthar celebrations and contribute to the newly created fund.

The President's Media Division said that the government's donation of US $1 million will be distributed through official UN agencies to aid affected children.

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Moham3 Zainudeen Tuesday, 27 February 2024 11:27 AM

Can put KEHELIYA IN CHARGE OF THE FUND

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Abdul Tuesday, 27 February 2024 11:59 AM

That's a really good thing. Thanks Mr. President

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AbdulK Tuesday, 27 February 2024 12:04 PM

Good

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Stephanie Tuesday, 27 February 2024 12:05 PM

Shows the wider awareness and commitment this man has.

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Rajiv DE silva Tuesday, 27 February 2024 12:13 PM

Another fund. Will it be used for what it is intended for? I doubt, going by the history.

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S.H.Moulana Tuesday, 27 February 2024 12:26 PM

Please donate generously. The Palestinian children deserve this help.

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Ah Tuesday, 27 February 2024 12:30 PM

Magnanimous gesture of the govt. It has to be appreciated on humanitarian grounds. Hope and pray that relief will be brought unto our innocent Sri Lankans too, who despite undergoing several hardships will also concur. Await to see signs of full recovery of economic crisis and smile in our nation's faces soon

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Pin Gona 2 Tuesday, 27 February 2024 12:40 PM

Hats off Mr. President, appreciate this gesture of yours, may the Al Mighty makes the lives of every children a great one

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Citizen silva Tuesday, 27 February 2024 01:44 PM

Will this be like the "Help Hambantota" fund or the Bond Scam to raise funds for the elections

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extend your compassion to our poor children too Tuesday, 27 February 2024 02:02 PM

Excellent gesture of goodwill. How about doing the same for our less fortunate families that are struggling to give their kids milk, medical attention and or 3 square meals on the table.

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Hassanda Tuesday, 27 February 2024 02:36 PM

Great

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Lkf Tuesday, 27 February 2024 03:17 PM

Thoughtful idea while other leaders in Europe wither and fear.

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Charlie Hebdo Tuesday, 27 February 2024 11:12 PM

You obviously don't have any idea how much Europeans donate to this UN agency. But we keep quiet about it and don't brag about it.

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48 Yeas a Tax Payer - Retired from Private Sector Tuesday, 27 February 2024 04:06 PM

GOOD - on humanitarian grounds; BUT Charity Begins at Home. Try to Help Individual Income Tax Payers Retired from Private Sector and struggling in Old Age without Pensions - Cannot afford Medicine, Travelling

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Dr.Saleem Karim Wednesday, 28 February 2024 07:17 AM

What a wonderful gesture. A good example for others to follow Thank you Mr. President

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