Avalon Holdings, Dilmah distributor in Moscow, Russia generously pledged to enhance the disaster relief activity of the MJF Charitable Foundation with assistance of US$50,000.

Expressing their solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka, Aleksey Guscha, General Director of Avalon wrote, “I recall the saying, "Courage consists of the power of self-recovery". Having many years of friendship with the people of Sri Lanka and seeing how you are approaching the disaster relief effort through the MJF Charitable Foundation I am confident you are on the right path to recovery and rehabilitation for your country and people. Alexander and I are truly moved by the images and words we have seen and read. We feel very close to you all at MJF and hold dearly our memories of our times in Sri Lanka and warmth for all the people we have met over the years. We feel strongly about helping you and would like to assist you in supporting the rehabilitation programme for your people.”

US$50,000

BBC Southern Counties Radio
Project name: Hambantota Fisher Community

BBC Southern Counties Radio is one of the few international organizations which came forth readily to assist Sri Lankan victims of tsunami and then proceeded to deliver on every aspect of their promises. Represented by Lucy Sheppard, the radio station actively pursued its initial interest in helping the people of Hambantota, visiting the community to understand their needs and then communicating these to their listeners.

The listeners of BBC Southern Counties Radio were as generous as the team at the station, donating Sterling Pounds 100,000 towards rebuilding the lives of two fisher communities.

Thank you BBC Southern Counties Radio, and your listeners!

GBP 100,000