#SaveLivesSriLanka

An Initiative by the Harvard Club of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health

Sri Lanka is facing an unprecedented economic crisis due to a combination of the 2019 Easter bombings, the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic, and structural imbalances within the Sri Lankan economy.

This crisis is affecting the lives of every Sri Lankan in many ways and its most profound and immediate impact is on the health sector.

The National Health Service is struggling to function due to severe challenges in importing medical supplies.

The country has run out of basic medication and has been forced to pause the import of required specialized medication.

The Harvard Club of Sri Lanka launched the project #SaveLivesSriLanka in June 2022 and through the generosity of the Harvard Community, we have already made a significant contribution towards the cause of saving lives.

The Harvard Club of Sri Lanka has collaborated with the Ministry of Health to identify the most required medicines and has created a model to ensure every donation is delivered to the hospitals most in need.

We will ensure the highest levels of transparency in channelling your generosity.

We appeal to the global Harvard community to join us in our endeavour to help save the lives of our fellow Sri Lankans.

To contribute, please deposit to:

Harvard Club of Sri Lanka

Bank: Bank of Ceylon

Branch: Metropolitan Branch

Account No: 87557061

Bank Code: 7010

Swift Code: BCEYLKLX

Please email the transfer/deposit slip to Kandeban Balendran, President, Harvard Club of Sri Lanka at [email protected]

#FightCovidSaveLives

A Lifesaving Initiative by the Harvard Club of Sri Lanka

Dear Fellow Harvard Alumni in Sri Lanka,

First of all, let us thank you for your generosity and empathy in coming together as a Harvard community to help #FightCovidSaveLives

With all your support, we were able to raise LKR 1,270,000 within a few days and donated lifesaving emergency medical equipment to hospitals in urgent need.

The #FightCovidSaveLives Initiative worked with Dr Anver Hamdani, the Actg. Director, Medical Technological Services, Ministry of Health and Technomedics (Pvt.). Technomedics is a leading supplier of medical equipment in Sri Lanka, and this partnership allowed us to donate the required medical equipment at the best possible price point. Dr Hamdani kindly provided us with information on the most pressing needs and also assisted with the distribution of our donations.

Total Contribution LKR 1,270,000

High Flow Oxygen Unit 1 unit LKR 1,200,000

Adult NMR Masks 100 units LKR 70,000

One high flow oxygen unit and 20 Adult NRM masks were distributed to the Homagama Base Hospital, while the remaining 80 NRM Masks were distributed to a few other hospitals in need.

Once again, we thank you for your contributions and efforts towards this lifesaving initiative.

Stay safe and blessed.