A new non-profit organisation has been launched in Toronto by the members of the Sri Lankan-origin community residing in Canada with the mission to help victims of disaster by providing essential aid and alleviating rural poverty.
The International Human Relief Canada (IHRC) was formally introduced at an event chaired by the IHRC President, Shiraz Mohideen, and graced by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Canada, U. L. Mohammed Jauhar, along with other distinguished invitees.
According to the Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa, IHRC has already commenced operations in Sri Lanka and has donated medical supplies worth over Rs. 25 million to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital in Colombo.
Ongoing IHRC projects include orphan sponsorships, distribution of essential food items to those in need and assistance to underprivileged school children.
Speaking at the inaugural event, the President of the IHRC described the mission as “simple yet profound” to provide humanitarian aid to those in greatest need, particularly in areas affected by conflict, disaster, and poverty, regardless of gender, race, religion, or political affiliation.
He emphasized that the aim was not only to offer immediate relief but to foster long-term, systemic change by collaborating with local leaders and communities. He also announced that the organisation had been recognized as a charitable entity by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Addressing the gathering, High Commissioner Mohammed Jauhar commended the initiative of launching a charity aimed at supporting vulnerable populations, including in Sri Lanka, irrespective of their background. He noted that the objectives of the IHRC align with the priorities of the government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The High Commissioner also highlighted the importance of maintaining the charity status recognised by the CRA by maintaining transparency, accountability, and avoiding conflicts of interest. (Newswire)
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