Baithulmal Fund helps flood victims in Kinniya

The Ceylon Baithulmal Fund has assisted victims of the recent floods in the Kinniya area, which was one of the worst hit areas with over 10,000 people being affected. Many householders had lost their agricultural livestock and fishing resources which were their only source of income, while most families have lost their entire livelihood and were desperately in need of help.

The Baithulmal Fund had addressed the long-term needs of some of the victims by providing the needed resources, to assist them generate a regular income and support their families. Fishing boats with equipment, goats and sewing machines too were distributed to many families with school books, including school bags also being presented to 650 students, the total assistance amounting to nearly Rs 4.6 million.

The Ceylon Baithumal Fund which had been established in 1957, supports the needy with emergency relief, medical aid, education and shelter. It also assists the poor with sustainable livelihood programmes to make them self-sufficient.