Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team

Medical Camp & Distribution of Basic Goods to Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees:  Appeal for Donations

AMURT/AMURTEL will be conducting a medial camp and distribution of basic goods for 500 families of Sri Lankan Tamil refugee families in February 2011.  These refugees, who had suffered horrific hardships in their home country, continue to face great difficulties here in Malaysia where they are not allowed to work. A small number of them are working illegally but in exploitative conditions and their children have not been able to attend school.  There are an estimated 5000 Sri Lankan refugees including about 1000 children living mainly  in Klang Valley. Although they all carry UNHCR Refugee card, no single organization or authorities are currently taking care of their basic needs on a regular basis. Therefore they continued to live in deplorable condition and undergo sleepless nights due to hunger. We appeal to you /your company to help them by donating one or more of the items listed below:

• Rice
• Dhall (Lentils)
• Milk Powder (Including Baby Milk Powder)
• Sugar
• Noodles
• Biscuits
• Cooking oil
• Canned food item
• Milo/ Beverages
• Soap and other Grocery items
• New/Old clothes including shoes.
• New /Old Toys
• Educational materials (Books and Stationeries)
• Cash.

All these items will be presented to 500 Sri Lanka Families on 13/2/2011 (10-2pm) in Palm Court Vinayagar Temple Hall in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. Estimated cost for each pack is Rm100.

Your generous contribution will help them start 2011 with good cheer and spirits and we thank you in advance for your kind help. If you need help to transport the donated items, please call:

Dr Palani-0193374743, Mr Siva-0123300836  Mrs KL Chew-0123822617  Mr Surain -122097561  Mrs YC Chang (for toys,clothes and shoes)-0122882917.