The Western Union Foundation is supporting the Red Cross and its efforts to provide emergency services to the affected communities in Sri Lanka where recent flooding and mudslides have displaced more than 600,000 people and killed at least 200 people.
The Foundation will provide USD$20,000 to the response efforts so the Red Cross can provide the following services:
*Western Union makes money on the exchange of currencies.
The Western Union Foundation is a separate charitable corporation that is tax-exempt under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, contributions to which are tax-deductible for US income tax purposes. The Foundation is supported by the Western Union Company, its employees, Agents, and business partners, working to support education and disaster relief efforts as pathways toward a better future.
- Immediate shelter and household items to more than 800 families
- Mobilize volunteers to conduct First Aid services at 30+ medical camps
- Distribute clean water and promote proper hygiene safety
- Help small businesses recover through cash transfers and business planning services
