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Flood update: “Here Comes the Rain Again”

Bennett Hinkley — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:45:34 +0000

The monsoon rains that triggered massive flooding in Batticaloa stoped for a week and a half, allowing flood waters to recede, road repairs to begin, and supplies to be trucked into the area. The rains have begun again, however, setting off a new round of flooding. As of yesterday, the 3rd of February, waters had [...]

An Emergency Appeal

Bennett Hinkley — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:21:00 +0000

It is monsoon season in Eastern Sri Lanka, and the east coast is experiencing what can only be termed a “100-year flood.” It has rained continuously for two weeks now, and more downpours are expected for at least a week. The result thus far is that some 75% of the District is flooded, with some tens of people killed, homes destroyed, and hundreds of thousands displaced. The region is cut off; roads and train lines are under water, and so reports are sketchy.

Your attention please: Announcing the formation of ABDF Lanka!

Bennett Hinkley — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 06:31:23 +0000

So there you have it: our current Council. All good people who not only have a history with the conflict and its ramifications, but who also understand the need for Sri Lankans to lift themselves out of poverty and into the 21st Century.

ABDF.org’s Marc Levine Gets Ink

Melton Cartes — Sun, 17 May 2009 20:18:43 +0000

ABDF.org’s own Executive Director, Marc Levine, is in the news. Marc is running for a post on San Rafael’s city council. So far, two candidates have thrown their hats into the ring: Marc Levine and Gary Ford. Levine, a 30ish Sun Valley resident is a progressive serving on the California Democratic Party’s executive committee. Professionally, [...]

Marc Levine named Executive Director of ABDF.org.

Melton Cartes — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:50:47 +0000

Marc Levine of Marin County, California, fresh from working for the Obama campaign in Pennsylvania, has been chosen by the American-Batticaloa Development Fund to serve as the new Executive Director of this dynamic start-up non-profit. ABDF.org is excited to have Marc join and help the organization grow. ABDF.org’s focus is identifying micro projects to benefit [...]