tsunami

Why Platters?
1 September 2008

The idea of Platters came from the need to respond financially following the devastating tsunami some years ago. A discussion took place at the interim council meeting in Samoa and it was suggested that a recipe book be produced. As Peace Ambassador I took the idea on board and on my return to Australia put into train requests to national member associations for poetry, prose, photos, paintings and platters (recipes) from PPSEAWA members and their friends.

Los Angeles Chapter Report
1 September 2007

We have raised money for our sister chapter in Sri Lanka during 2006-07 through contributions from our own chapter as well as the Toledo chapter to assist the tsunami disaster victims. Shirani visited the recipients of the sewing machines we purchased. She returned from Sri Lanka with many beautifully sewn items that she purchased from the Sri Lankan chapter of PPSEAWA to help them raise funds. These items included table cloths, napkins, sofa cushion covers, nightgowns, blouses, and lace items such as doilies and lace table runners.

Toledo Chapter Report
1 August 2005

Our chapter meetings were varied. At our first meeting, our member Dorothy Zurheide reported on the activities of HEIFER INTERNATIONAL, an organization that provides seed livestock to needy people worldwide to support their becoming self-sustaining. Many of our members have contributed to this worthy cause. An extensive history/geography/cultural report was presented on Sri Lanka, ironically only weeks before the tsunami. We supported International Education Week by manning a booth at the University of Toledo. This event is chaired by Temmulen Sunid, one of our members.

A Special Request
1 April 2005

Shirani Stanislaus, President of PPSEAWA-LA is deeply involved in tsunami relief efforts, collecting medical supplies, dried foods, and essential items for infants. As Secretary/Vice President of the Sri Lanka Foundation in Los Angeles, she helped set up the SLF Disaster Fund to collect monetary donations for Tsunami survivors in Sri Lanka.

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