For Manipur IDPs Meiteis Association in America donates $20,000

Imphal: The Association of Meiteis in America (AMA) has donated $20,000 (roughly Rs. 16,50,000) for relief efforts for the victims of the recent communal clashes in Manipur.

The donation will be used to provide essential resources to people who have been forced to leave their homes due to conflict.
The AMA is a gathering of conscientious objectors across the United States. The organization is dedicated to preserving Meitei culture and heritage, promoting cultural understanding and providing assistance in times of crisis.
AMA spokesperson, Richmond Eve said, “We are deeply saddened by the recent violence in Manipur. We want to do our part to help those affected by this crisis.
This donation will be distributed to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and clubs that are actively involved in relief activities. These organizations are working to meet the immediate needs of homeless people, such as providing food, shelter and medical care.
“We are grateful to the generous donors who made this donation possible. We hope that this donation will help the victims of the conflict to rebuild their lives.
About 130 people have been killed and more than 60,000 displaced in communal clashes between Kukis and Meiteis in Manipur. The Manipur government has opened 352 relief camps across the state to accommodate the displaced people.
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti had earlier said that the US is ready to help India deal with the unrest in Manipur. Manipur is a ‘humanitarian concern’ for the US. If there is peace, it can attract more investment,” Garcetti said.