Request for Emergency Aid

The first of a series of tsunami waves hit Sri Lanka in the early morning of 26 December 2004. Thousands have already been killed, and hundreds of thousands more have lost their homes. Whole families have been washed away into the sea in this catastrophe.

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has declared a State of National Disaster, and has already sent out an appeal for international aid. We at SriLankan Airlines also wish to proactively help where we can, to do what little we can to ease the suffering of the people. To that end, we are appealing to you, our business associates, to open your hearts and contribute the following items to be airlifted to Sri Lanka.

1. Tents

2. Food (Pre-cooked or ready-to-eat meal packs)

3. Water Purification Tablets

4. Wheat Flour, rice, other staples

5. Drugs: Paracetamol, anti-biotics, wound dressing, suture material, disposable syringes, vitamins, and vaccinations for diarrhea, cholera and malaria. 6. Intravenous infusions (saline and dextrose) 7. Portable generators 8. Clothes and blankets

For small parcels/items, we would appreciate you sending your donations down to our office at 133 Cecil Street, Keck Seng Tower, #13-02, Singapore 069535.

For medium-sized and large donations, let us know at sin_sales@srilankan.aero and we will make arrangements to collect items from your office either with our personal vehicles or with a logistics operator.

Our grateful thanks,

Johann Wijesinghe

Manager Singapore and Indonesia

SriLankan Airlines