Sri Lanka
Appeal
Sri Lanka Appeal
The Situation
The recent economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka has pushed its healthcare system to the brink.
Since 80% of Sri Lanka’s medicine is imported, there has been a severe shortage of medicine across the country, and there is no relief in sight.
According to the UN, More than 6.3 million people, 2.3 million being children, are food insecure and on the brink of hunger which leads to additional health problems and complications.
At the same time, almost 383 medical items are in shortage, including 90 essential, life-saving drugs of all kinds. Since January 2022, 3 in 4 households have reported worsened health conditions.
23%
of essential medications required across the country are in shortage
75%
of people are reporting a decline in their health over the last six months
How is IDRF helping
Thanks to our localized approach, IDRF in partnership with International Human Relief Canada is providing medical supplies and medicines to local children’s hospitals.
IDRF will begin by helping first responders meet peoples’ immediate needs for medicine.
$100
Medical supplies to last one month
If you would like to donate by cheque, please mail a signed cheque to:
IDRF
23 Lesmill Rd, Suite 300, North York, ON M3B 3P6
Memo: Sri Lanka Appeal
Every donation above $10 will receive a tax receipt by email upon donation.
