Malayagam Canada collaborated with Manidham Foundation in December, 2025, to deliver cyclone relief in the Malaiyaham region.
Our donors’ generosity made it possible for Sri Lankan medical professionals to operate a blood drive.
Donations also made it possible for MC200 members in Sri Lanka to deliver disinfectant supplies and sanitary items, helping to prevent the spread of disease in the Up-Country after Cyclone Ditwah.
(All photos were taken by MC200 members based in Sri Lanka.)
Immediate emergency relief was allocated to the following projects:
Project 1- Malayagam Canada collaboration with Manidham Foundation
Project: Blood Donation Campaign
Where: Hatton UC Hall, Nuwara Eliya District
When: December 20, 2025
Objective: Help alleviate the current blood shortage in Nuwara Eliya
Highlights
- The camp was inaugurated with the participation of the Hatton Court Judge, who contributed as a blood donor.
- A total of 55 blood units were successfully collected.
- The donated blood is being used to support hospitals and patients in need.
- Funds given by MC200 to Manidham Foundation to support this project: 50,000 LKR.
Project 2: MC200 collaboration with Manidham Foundation
Project: Hygiene Program/Campaign
Where: Brookside Silver Kandy School Camp and Kandapoala Temple Hall Camp
When: December 21, 2025
Objective: To promote good hygiene and address sanitation in camps; improve health and safety
Highlights
- Hygiene awareness sessions were conducted by medical students.
- Hygiene and cleaning materials were distributed to families at the camps.
- Helped reduce health risks and supported better hygiene practices among cyclone-affected families.
- Funds given by MC200 to Manidham Foundation to purchase women’s sanitary pads and women’s undergarments to support this project: 40,200 LKR.
Project 3: MC200 initiative to distribute Emergency Relief Packages for the following camps:
- Camp 1: Brookside Silver Kandy School Camp
- Total number of families- 105
- Total number of women- 118
- Total number of children- 33
- Camp 2: Kandapoala Temple Hall Camp
- Total number of families- 520
- Total number of women- 150
- Total number of children- 508
MC200 Emergency Relief Packages included the following items:
- Panadol tablets
- Panadol syrup
- Vitamin C tablets
- Cetirzine
- COS gauze
- Cotton wool
- Omom water bottles
- Gripe water bottles
- Pynol
- Floor cleaner
- Deck brushes
- Mops
- Wipers
- Brooms
- Sleeping mats
- Diapers
- Ratthi milk powder
- Nestle Lactogen baby formula
- Miscellaneous items: transportation/petrol costs, MC200 banner.
- Funds used by MC200 to purchase relief package items: 279,907 LKR
The Board of Directors would like to thank all MC200 members, volunteers, and donors for their generosity and hard work. We are committed to addressing and advocating for Malaiyaham’s needs in all possible ways.
