About the Canadian Association for United Sri Lanka |
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| The Canadian Association for United Sri Lanka (CAUS) is a non-profit organization incorporated in May 2000 under the Societies act of British Columbia . CAUS membership comprises of Sri Lankan Canadians and expatriates with Links to Sri Lanka . It's membership is also open to anyone with an interest in the betterment of Sri Lanka . |
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| CAUS has raised and mobilized funds towards humanitarian projects in Sri Lanka for the past 5 years. Some of the notable projects include |
- Building of a Community Health Office (A Dispensary) in association with SUCCESS, a local NGO, in rural Eastern Sri Lanka in July 2002.
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- Provision of emergency relief material to victims of flash floods in Southern and Western Sri Lanka in May 2003 in association with Sri Lanka Red Cross
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- Sponsoring of Artificial limbs for War amputees in Sri Lanka on an ongoing basis such that they could integrate with the society and continue their vocations
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CAUS raises funds via community events and member and public contributions. CAUS has a policy of maintaining zero overheads and does not maintain offices or other assets. The objective is to utilize 100% of the funds raised for projects. CAUS has a voluntary Board of Directors who are appointed annually. |
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