It is hard to do from the US. I can donate directly to my family and have them give to local aid groups but have not been able to donate directly except to grou

It is hard to do from the US. I can donate directly to my family and have them give to local aid groups but have not been able to donate directly except to groups that have a US presence (and no doubt much higher aid overhead). But longer term, having Sri Lanka goods be valued on the world market will help the island. Dilmah employs a lot of people on the island.