Informes

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The distribution of fortified rice, provided by the World Food Program (WFP) on behalf of the program initiated under the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, to provide a nutritious meal for school students, commenced today, (19)…

Executive Summary This publication describes the history of endemic malaria in Sri Lanka, how the disease was eliminated and the transition to strategies and policies to prevent re-establishment. Special attention is given to the lessons learned from…

In the heart of Sri Lanka, from Homagama belonging to the Colombo District, amidst the trials of an economic crisis, Nandani Weerarathne (52), a resilient mother of two, found herself grappling with adversity. With a blind…

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In Numbers 4.57 mt of food distributed US$1.05 million six-month (April-September 2024) net funding requirements 1,575 people assisted in March 2024 Operational Updates WFP assisted 255 flood-affected households in the district of Ampara with two-week rations (12 kgs of rice, 5…

NATIONAL SOCIETY PROFILE The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society was established in 1936 and admitted to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in 1952. It has been operating a range of humanitarian…

Overview In 2023, WFP began the implementation of its newly approved Country Strategic Plan (CSP) (2023-2027). The new CSP focuses on meeting food and nutrition needs during and after crises, improving nutrition and nutrition-sensitive programmes, improving the…

Sri Lanka's Economy Shows Signs of Stabilization, but Poverty to Remain Elevated COLOMBO, April 2, 2024 —Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to see moderate growth of 2.2% in 2024, showing signs of stabilization, following the severe economic…

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