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AAC appeal yields results by Anton Nonis An appeal by the Automobile Association of Ceylon (AAC) to foreign Automobile Associations and other worldwide motoring organisations made soon after the tsunami disaster, has started to yield results. The AAC is targeting to build a `friendship village' for victims of tsunami. It also has suggested to create a special `Tsunami Relief Bank Account' with an initial capital of Rs. One million out of its own funds. It has already donated Rs.175,000 to one of its members, Road Patrol C.Wijesekera, victim of tsunami. AAC President Shanti Gunaratne said houses for the displaced would be built on the village with foreign participation. The number to be built would depend on the funds received. Already the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) and National Roads & Motorists Association (NRMA) of Australia have agreed to send funds for the AAC pertaining to the housing project. A tow truck & trailer donated by the NRMA has already been dispatched to Sri Lanka. It will clear vehicles and debris in the affected areas. A team of Australians will visit the country to train locals in the handling of truck & trailer. The AAC has sought assistance of the authorities to waive off duties and taxes on this donation.The Alliance Internationale de Tourisme (AIT) in Geneva has agreed to discuss the `friendship village' with other international clubs at the council meeting to be held shortly. AIT is identified as the largest motoring organisation in the world to
which are affiliated all other automobile associations in the world
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