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19/03/2026

Last Hours of Ramadan… Don’t Miss It 🌙

These final moments could define your Ramadan.

The Prophet ﷺ said "Actions are judged by their Endings"— so finish strong.

Give now and earn reward every time someone prays.

You may contribute via:

🏦 HSBC – Richmond Branch
Account Name: World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims (WFSLM)
IBAN Number: GB49HBUK40381892072246
Branch Code: HBUKGB4112V
Sort Code: 40-38-18
Account No: 92072246

Or donate online:
🔗 https://gofund.me/12dcc262e

For further information:
📞 Hazim Hamza: +44 7300 176090
📞 Rinoz Saliheen: +974 7028 3285

Your generosity drives education and strengthens our global community.

Please donate and share.

Give. Share. End it **

Last Hours of Ramadan… Don’t Miss It 🌙**

These final moments could define your Ramadan.

The Prophet ﷺ said **Actions are judged by their Endings** — so finish strong.

Give now and earn reward **every time someone prays**.

You may contribute via:

🏦 *HSBC – Richmond Branch*
*Account Name:* World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims (WFSLM)
*IBAN Number:* GB49HBUK40381892072246
*Branch Code:* HBUKGB4112V
*Sort Code:* 40-38-18
*Account No:* 92072246

Or donate online:
🔗 https://gofund.me/12dcc262e

For further information:
📞 Hazim Hamza: +44 7300 176090
📞 Rinoz Saliheen: +974 7028 3285

Your generosity drives education and strengthens our global community.

Please donate and share.

Give. Share. End it well..

The World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims (WFSLM) is launching its 202… World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims needs your support for WFSLM Ramadan Fund Appeal 2026

18/03/2026

Eid Mubarak 🌙✨

May this blessed Eid unite hearts across borders, strengthen our faith, and inspire compassion within our global community.

Wishing you and your loved ones peace, prosperity, and barakah.

18/03/2026

Give with Purpose This Ramadan 🌙

This blessed month, the World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims (WFSLM) invites you to be part of something meaningful — a global effort to empower communities and enrich lives.

We are raising £5,000 to support vital initiatives including:
✨ Education
✨ Youth & Community Development
✨ Empowerment & Gender Equality
✨ Community Rights & Environmental Efforts

Every act of Sadaqa—no matter how small—has the power to create lasting impact.

🤲 Let your giving be a source of change this Ramadan.

🔗 Donate now: https://gofund.me/99630eed7

📢 If you’re unable to donate, sharing this post is also a form of charity.

Together, across the UK, Europe, Canada, Asia, Africa, Australia & USA, we can uplift lives and build a stronger Ummah.

The World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims (WFSLM) is launching its 202… World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims needs your support for WFSLM Ramadan Fund Appeal 2026

11/03/2026

Watch the Webinar | A Desire to Inspire

Missed our International Women’s Day Webinar – “A Desire to Inspire”?
The full session is now available to watch on YouTube.

This engaging discussion brought together inspiring women from around the world who shared their experiences, leadership journeys, and perspectives on empowering women and strengthening communities.

Featuring our distinguished panelists:
• Farzana Jameel – President’s Counsel & Former Additional Solicitor General
• Farah Farouque – CEO, ECCV Australia
• Sameera Mehboobdeen – Clinical & Forensic Psychologist
• Tamina Rauf – Elected Official, City Council, Oslo

Moderated by Tassy Dahlan, the session explored meaningful insights on leadership, resilience, and inspiration.

Watch the full webinar here:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMVnMuKQffk

A Desire to Inspire | International Women’s Day Webinar by WFSLMThe World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims (WFSLM) warmly invites you to join our special Interna...

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 🌸

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of women across our communities and around the world.

Women continue to play a vital role in shaping families, professions, and societies through leadership, compassion, and dedication. Their impact inspires progress, unity, and positive change for future generations.

At World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims (WFSLM), we acknowledge and appreciate the many women who contribute to community development, leadership, and meaningful initiatives globally.

May we continue to encourage opportunities that empower women to grow, lead, and inspire.

✨ Empowered. Strong. United.

03/03/2026

WFSLM Fund Appeal – Ramadan 2026

As we enter this blessed month, the World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims (WFSLM) is launching its 2026 Fund Appeal with a minimum target of £5,000 to support education and community development initiatives worldwide.

Through your generous Sadaqa, we aim to continue empowering communities and enriching lives across the regions we serve.

Our initiatives focus on:

• Education
• Youth & Community Development
• Community Rights
• Empowerment
• Gender Equality
• Environmental Initiatives

🎯 Fundraising Target: £5,000

You may contribute via bank transfer or donate online:
🔗 https://gofund.me/99630eed7

Every contribution — small or large — makes a meaningful difference.

We encourage our members and well-wishers across the UK, Europe, Canada, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the USA to support and share this appeal.

02/03/2026

A Desire to Inspire | International Women’s Day Webinar by WFSLM

The World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims (WFSLM) warmly invites you to join our special International Women’s Day Online Panel Discussion celebrating women’s leadership and global impact.

🗓 7th March 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Sri Lanka Time)

International Timings:
🇨🇦 Canada – 5:00 AM
🇬🇧 UK – 10:00 AM
🇳🇴 Norway – 11:00 AM
🇶🇦 Qatar – 1:00 PM
🇦🇺 Australia – 9:00 PM

💻 Live on Zoom

This initiative is brought forward in collaboration with the Gender Equality Subcommittee, with the support of the Strategic Communications and Media team, to highlight and amplify inspiring Sri Lankan women from across the globe.

Kindly join, support, and share the event:

🔹 Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/18LLhExhVg/

🔹 LinkedIn Event:
https://www.linkedin.com/events/adesiretoinspirebywfslm-women-s7433603316321820673

🔹Join our Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83083891510?pwd=5jM3PFxnGqnYqfczn80xOSLxCbNzHT.1

Meeting ID: 830 8389 1510
Passcode: 929201

Let’s celebrate, support, and amplify women’s voices.

Please participate and share ❤️

28/02/2026

On 26 February 2026, WFSLM Qatar members gathered for an intimate Iftar meet and greet, reconnecting, reflecting, and strengthening our shared vision.

Even in small settings, impactful networks are built through conversation and collaboration.

21/02/2026

We are grateful for the collaboration with Dr. Jameel Memorial Hospital - Kalmunai in successfully conducting the Basic Life Support & CPR Programme at the Kalmunai Divisional Secretariat.

Strengthening emergency preparedness and life-saving skills within our communities remains a key priority of our Health & Wellbeing initiatives.

We look forward to continuing impactful partnerships that serve and empower our society.

08/12/2025

WORLD FORUM FOR SRI LANKAN MUSLIMS

Situation Report & Policy Proposal
Landslides, Flooding & Cyclone-Related Devastation in Sri Lanka
1. Introduction
Sri Lanka is experiencing severe landslides, earth slips, and flooding, causing a national emergency with
catastrophic humanitarian and environmental consequences.
2. Humanitarian Impact
Over 300 confirmed deaths, thousands displaced, and widespread need for food, shelter, healthcare, and
logistics.
3. Contributing Factors
Long-term deforestation, unsustainable agriculture, slope destabilization, and extensive destruction of wetlands.
4. Immediate Government Actions Needed
Mandatory relocation from high-risk zones, creation of safe settlements, emergency relief coordination, and
halting harmful development.
5. Wetland Restoration (Critical Priority)
Wetlands must be restored as natural flood buffers. Their destruction has magnified flooding severity. Restoration,
protection, and ecological zoning are essential.
6. Long-Term Mitigation Measures
Reforestation, nature-based solutions, watershed management, and rehabilitation of degraded landscapes.
7. International Collaboration
Sri Lanka must work with global experts, funding agencies, and diaspora groups to implement restoration
programs.
8. WFSLM Role
WFSLM will mobilize global Sri Lankan communities, facilitate partnerships, support restoration, and assist
implementation.
9. Conclusion
A national strategy combining scientific, ecological, and humanitarian action can rebuild resilience and protect
future generations.
WFSLM • Pluralism and Human Welfare

07/12/2025

Appeal to a local MP in UK

Hon. Tan Dhesi MP
Slough

Dear Tan

SUPPORT FOR SRI LANKA

I write with a plea. I respectfully request that you encourage the UK government to extend substantial and sustained financial Orr and political assistance to Sri Lanka, which is now facing a severe economic shock following the extensive flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah - marked by widespread flooding, deadly landslides, displacement of more than 1.4 million people, and nearly 800 individuals either dead or missing. The cyclone has resulted in widespread destruction to infrastructure and livelihoods in several critical sectors of the economy, exacerbating the country’s already fragile fiscal and social conditions.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

We are deeply grateful for the UK government’s announcement on the 3rd of December 2025 of £1 million in urgent humanitarian support for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah. This assistance - delivered through trusted humanitarian partners such as the Red Cross, UN agencies, and local civil society organisations - is both timely and invaluable.

However, Sri Lanka’s needs are far greater. Cyclone Ditwah devastation will cost Sri Lanka billions of dollars. With annual external debt servicing obligations amounting to over £1,000 million, the country urgently requires additional financial support and grants to rebuild essential infrastructure, restore livelihoods, reinforce social services, and strengthen its external reserves.

POLITICAL ASSISTANCE

Sri Lanka’s 17th IMF sovereign debt restructuring agreement provides limited debt service relief. It therefore failed to provide a sustainable solution to Sri Lanka’s debt crisis and left Sri Lanka extremely vulnerable to external shocks - particularly climate-induced disasters.

We respectfully call on the UK government to extend political support to Sri Lanka by:

> Prioritising human welfare, environmental protection, and long-term development: This includes allocating parliamentary time to debate and pass the Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill, enabling the UK to lead by example in advancing fair and humane debt practices.

> Supporting significant debt cancellation within the Paris Club and IMF: Debt relief should be provided without punitive conditions so that Sri Lanka can create the fiscal space necessary for disaster recovery, social protection, and development.

> Acknowledging climate-driven disasters as systemic shocks: Climate impacts are not isolated or exceptional events; they are structural challenges disproportionately affecting vulnerable nations. We therefore call for UK support for global initiatives on climate reparations and climate-justice-oriented financing mechanisms.

Only a fundamental rethinking of the international debt architecture - coupled with climate mitigation and adaptation frameworks grounded in justice and sustainability - can provide Sri Lanka (and other similarly placed countries) with a viable path to sustainable recovery.

Rizwan Wahab

Chairman

World Forum For Srilankan Muslims.