The Cabinet of Sri Lanka has approved the establishment of the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, a critical initiative aimed at reconstructing the nation in the aftermath of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’, one of the most devastating natural disasters in the country’s recent history. The Fund will operate as a statutory entity under the Presidential Secretariat and will be governed by a Management Committee comprising representatives from both the public and private sectors.
Leadership of the Management Committee
- Chairman: Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning
- Convener: Mr. G. M. R. D. Aponsu, Senior Additional Secretary to the President
Members of the Management Committee
- Mr. Hanif Yusuf, Governor of the Western Province and Special Representative of the President for Foreign Investments
- Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance
- Mr. Duminda Hulangamuwa, Senior Economic Adviser to the President
- Mr. Sugeeshwara Gunawadhana, Director General at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Mr. Mohan Pandithage, Chairman, Hayleys Group
- Mr. Krishan Balendra, Chairman, John Keells
- Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director, Aitken Spence
- Mr. Ashroff Omar, Group Chief Executive Officer, Brandix
- Mr. Ishara Nanayakkara, Executive Chairman, LOLC Holdings
Responsibilities of the Management Committee
The Management Committee will oversee the effective administration of the Fund, including:
- Assessing recovery needs and priorities
- Allocating resources efficiently
- Disbursing funds for approved recovery projects
- Ensuring full transparency in all financial operations, including financial management and auditing
How to Contribute to the Fund
Contributions to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund are welcome from donors locally and internationally. Donations can be made in Sri Lankan Rupees or any foreign currency through the following accounts:
Bank of Ceylon Account Details:
- Account Name: Deputy Secretary to the Treasury
- Account Number: 2026450
- Bank: Bank of Ceylon, Taprobane Branch
- Swift Code: BCEYLKLX
Foreign Currency Accounts at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Donors wishing to contribute directly to foreign currency accounts of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka may use the following account details:
1. US Dollar (USD)
- Bank: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, New York, USA
- Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
- Account Number: 04015541
- Routing Number: 021001033
- SWIFT: BKTRUS33XXX
2. Euro (EUR)
- Bank: ODDO BHF Bank, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
- Account Number: 0000739854
- IBAN: DE39500202000000739854
- SWIFT: BHFBDEFF500
3. Pound Sterling (GBP) – Account 1
- Bank: HSBC Bank Plc, London, UK
- Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
- Account Number: 39600144
- Sort Code: 40-05-15
- IBAN: GB48MIDL40051539600144
- SWIFT: MIDLGB22XXX
4. Pound Sterling (GBP) – Account 2
- Bank: Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd, London, UK
- Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
- Account Number: 88001249
- Sort Code: 40-50-56
- IBAN: GB89BCEY40505688001249
- SWIFT: BCEYGB2LXXX
5. Japanese Yen (JPY)
- Bank: MUFG Bank, Tokyo, Japan
- Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
- Account Number: 653-0407895
- SWIFT: BOTKJPJTXXX
6. Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Bank: Reserve Bank of Australia
- Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
- Account Number: 81736-4
- BSB: 092 002
- SWIFT: RSBKAU2SXXX
Supporting Sri Lanka’s Recovery
The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund represents a collective effort to restore the nation and rebuild lives affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’. Contributions from individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide will play a vital role in ensuring a resilient and sustainable recovery.
For further information, donors are encouraged to contact the relevant authorities or banking institutions. Together, we can help Sri Lanka rise stronger in the face of adversity.