The air is full of promise of new beginnings and hopes for Sri Lankans, worst affected by the civil war; A war that has spelled destruction, disruption and death to many and most. Being at the brink of its culmination, war brings with it, humanitarian effects. Effects of newly displaced civilians.
We can only witness the effects of the war as footage on TV, and even that is heart wrenching. Camps that are bursting at the seams with men women and children, infants. These are people who have fled their homes with no belongings that they can call their own except may be the clothes on their back. Some have been lucky enough to have their loved ones intact, others not. These are countless thousands glad to be salvaged, each one, a Sri Lankan with every right to live, a decent life. These are Sri Lankans crying for help.
It is heartening to note that Sri Lankans know not any differneces in race, religion, creed or caste when it comes to lending a hand. many individuals in their private capacities have got together with Government Agencies like the Peace Secretariat, The Ministry of Defence, NGOs, INGOs, Universities and media organisations to collect essentials that are needed to make life marginally tolerable for these displaced people.
It's a time of need, it's time to help!
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