Chinese Embassy donates food aid to 1,500 families in Colombo, Sri Lanka in April 2023

Funder	Chinese Embassy
Recipient Organization	Government of Sri Lanka
Country	Sri Lanka
Start Date	Apr 05, 2023
End Date	May 26, 2027
Duration	1,512 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`107796`

Grant Description

On April 5, 2023, the Chinese Embassy distributed food packages to 1,500 families at Gangarama Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

This donation was part of the "Faxian Great Wish Charity Project" which was initiated by the Buddhist Association of China.

According to the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, the donation is intended to foster support and cooperation between Buddhist communities in both countries. This donation occurred during the Sri Lanka Full Moon Festival.

📋 Staff Comments

1. The Chinese name for the charity project is '法显大愿慈善计划.'

📚 Sources & References

戚振宏大使与古纳瓦德纳总理共同出席“法显大愿慈善计划”捐赠仪式 Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.