Lankans in US raise funds for displaced

The Sri Lankan community in Houston, US, organized an event to raise funds for the displaced people of the north living in IDP camps.

They raised over US$ 36,000. The funds were remitted to We Care Sri Lanka to purchase of milk for IDP children.

Among the events organized by the Sri Lankan community in Houston was a band of children presenting songs and local dances of both Sinhalese and Tamil communities.

They also organized a charity dinner and US nationals and Sri Lankans of all ethnic groups attended these events. US citizens including Houston Mayor Bill White, Houston Sports Authority Chairman Kent Friedman, Former Congressman Lick Lampson and Houston University President Dr.William Staples attended the event.