Help rebuild Kosgoda.

We, like many people, are wary of giving money to a government-run fund (subject to corruption and agendas) or even a huge relief organization, not knowing how the money will be used or where it's making an impact. By focusing on a small part of the affected area, we can efficiently give assistance to people when and how it's needed, and not be overwhelmed by the sheer faceless numbers that we see in the media.

We want to help Kosgoda because we know these people, and we know what they need to rebuild their town and their lives. But obviously, that assistance requires money to fuel it. 100% of all money donated to this cause will go directly to the people who need it; as a group of locals and friends, we have no overhead and we know how best to use the funds. The effect of your donations will be reported on this site.

Offers for other kinds of help are appreciated, but at the moment, money is the most efficient way to send your love. Everything can be bought here as it's needed, without the expense and delay of shipping things halfway around the world. But as the situation changes in the future, we'll let you know of any specific needs.

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We can receive donations in a number of ways.

Online (North America): you can use your credit card, thanks to U-Haul International.

By mail (North America):
Kosgoda Rebuilding Project
c/o Montessori International School
1230 N. Gilbert Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85203
(Checks must be written to Therese Kestner)

By mail (everywhere):
Kosgoda Rebuilding Project
55/1A W.A. Silva Mawatha
Wellawatte, Sri Lanka
(Checks must be written to Mrs. R. S. W. Wickremesinghe)

Bank transfer: Mrs. R. S. W. Wickremesinghe, account #0230196036, Bank of Ceylon, Wellawatte
SWIFT: BCEYLKLX

By phone: Montessori International School in Arizona can take your credit card at (480) 890-1580.