The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) is appealing all people around the world across religions and beliefs to recognize the interconnected and interdependent nature of our shared humanity during the global COVID19 crisis. This is an opportune moment to show compassion and caring as we strengthen and build social solidarity in the face of the greatest global health crisis in living memory. Although our daily lives are filled with uncertainty, we can show compassion, friendship, generosity and kindness by reaching out to others and by reaching across the many social, cultural, ethnic and religious divides that can no longer be allowed to separate us from our shared humanity.
The virus does not discriminate, but people do, and as a consequence, people are affected differently depending on their economic status, race, caste, religion, gender, and citizenship or place of birth. All of us realize how the lockdown around the world has brought the global economy to a standstill, and has put the lives of millions of the world’s poor and marginalized at great risk.
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists – INEB, based in Siam/Thailand, was formed in 1989, by a group of Buddhist thinkers and persons of other beliefs, plus social activists. INEB’s vision, mission and activities integrate Buddhist principles with social activism in order to establish a healthy, just and peaceful world.
INEB urges everyone to stand together in social solidarity at this time to confront this common threat to humanity by upholding the core beliefs that promote and support living in peace and harmony. It is only through genuine cooperation and joint action that we can save lives by minimizing social disruption and acts of discrimination; plus ensure equal access to needed resources and health care services.
INEB also appeals to all governments to end any discriminatory practices and segregation of communities and to support each community as an essential part of our shared humanity. INEB appeals to relief agencies to equitably distribute relief aid and not discriminate based on race, caste, religion, citizenship or place of birth, and gender. Additionally, INEB makes a universal appeal to maintain communal harmony and offer loving kindness to all human beings everywhere.
INEB is responding specifically by:
- Calling for an end to policies that inflict suffering on vulnerable and marginalized groups and encouraging action to provide immediate and long-term support to these groups
- Forming an emergency response fund as a resource to help the most vulnerable groups in affected countries in INEB’s network
- Developing a long-term plan for the sustainability of a more just and compassionate post COVID19 world
Visit INEB’s website at https://www.inebnetwork.org// or https://www.facebook.com/INEB.BuddhistNetwork/
Visit site Buddhistdoor Global (BDG) INEB Issues Public Statement for a Compassionate Global Response to the Coronavirus Crisis
Great, it is an excellent suggestion to the people of the world. Any government of the world and any progressive leaders will appreciate the INEB organization.
best wishes for all
We really appreciate the stand and propagation initiated INEB for living in harmony
This the base for understanding and subsequently success
We like to work together promoting peace and harmony to the world
Regards
Capt. A G A Barrie SLE, P.Eng
Chairman
World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims
COVID 19 FUND SUPPORT APPEAL
PEOPLES AWARENESS AND LEGAL AID MOVEMENT(PALAM)
HISTORY:
PALAM- NGO had been involved in the relief and rehabilitation work during Tsunami 2004 in Nagappattinam district of Tamil Nadu and successfully completed the construction of permanent houses and public toilets for the affected communities.
DRO-Ngappattinam Appreciation Letter Enclosed)
During the Nisha storm, PALAM NGO joined hands with the district administration of Thiruvaur and involved in relief activities. Similarly, PALAM -NGO did relief activities during 2012 Neelam Strom and 2015 flood and also involved in relief and rescue operations in 2017 at Kannyakumari and distributed food, dress materials and other relief materials by collecting from philanthropists. We also participated in the Tsunami rescue rehearsal organized by State Disaster Management team and also performed demonstration and training’s to communities.
In Tamilnadu State,Thiruvarur District,Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk area,
.Corona fight activities :
Our PALAM NGO working with Thiruthuaripoondi Municipality Administration(Municipality Letter Enclosed)in Social Distance Programs in Vegetable markets,Fish markets&Grocery shops regularly. Our PALAM NGO, Volunteers involved in Disinfection Spray program to all Municipal area of Thiruthuraipoondi.
-Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund for- DRY Ration Supply to the poor Families:-
As you know, Covid 19 infection is spreading very rapidly all over the country. Covid 19 proved to be deadly and is threatening the entire human race. Till date, over 165 000 and above people have been killed by this lethal virus across the world.
At this time of Curfew is not allowing workers to work and earn. Monthly salary holder and assured workers are getting alternative from Department, Company or Industry. But daily wages workers are belonging to unorganized sector are losing their earning and their daily wage is only Present for their survival and other needs. Now they can’t earn and so their families will fall under severe crisis and Hunger.
So Govt/NGO/CSR company must give bread to them immediately for averting from starvation and its impacts. Food and other essential need should be provided. It will save their family members from crisis, hunger and other health issues.
This project give Food Supplies (Dry Ration)support for 550 daily wage workers Families, who are being without work and no wage and so their survival under crisis due to Corvid-19 curfew. They will have food package for 6 months duration. They are belonging to Thiruthuraipoondi Municipal Area of Tiruvarur district.
The six month project will protect 550 families/2750 members of the families from hunger and other issue. Beneficiaries are both male and female but 60 % female are direct beneficiaries. The beneficiaries are as house maid, brick making worker, fish processing, construction workers, laborers in daily market and loading & unloading worker.
Municipalities, Health department and revenue department will be involved in the project. Staff and volunteer are engaged. Rice, Groceries, Dhal, Oil, Vegetable and milk powder are in the package.
Monitoring will be done by Project Coordinator and evaluation & reporting will be prepared and sent in the completion of the project.
By this project, 2750 people are freed from hunger and nutrient deficiencies. So they will have good health and anti-biotic. They will withstand to face the crisis and preventing Covid-19.
we would like to request you to kindly help us by reach out to many more vulnerable community people and save them from Coronorvius infection.
We request you to funding/fundraising support for this urgent requisition..Please do the needful and favour. We are waiting for your reply.
BANK DETAILS:
NAME: PEOPLES AWARNESS AND LEGAL AID MOVEMENT-PALAM
A/C NO: 1225155000009923
BANK:KARUR VYSYA BANK
IFSC: KVBL0001225
SWIFT CODE: KVBLINBBIND
ACCOUNT TYPE: SB
MICR CODE:914053002
Google pay: 9842607609
Thanking You,
With Warm Regards,
K.Senthilkumar
Managing Trustee,
People Awareness and Legal Aid Movement – PALAM,
23/1, Periyanayakipuram, Thiruthuraipoondi – 614 713.Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Phone: Mob: WhatsApp: 9842607609,v 7871527907,.8883625627
Email: palamngo3@gmai.com
Website: http://www.palamngo.org