Reports

JAFFNA, 9 July 2012 (IRIN) - In Sri Lanka's northern Jaffna District, Parameswary Rasakumar, 32, a mother of two, points to an assortment of red plastic containers on the floor of her makeshift shelter, holding what…

COLOMBO, 6 July 2012 (IRIN) - Donor assistance is waning in northern Sri Lanka, where the critical priorities of food, shelter, protection and nutrition are not being covered, and many displaced people still need outside assistance…

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Record harvest estimated for 2012 Maha season paddy crop The 2011 aggregate rice output declined Price of rice has been decreasing since the beginning of the year while price of wheat flour increased sharply in May…

This report indicates the UN and NGO partner response to continuing humanitarian needs and early recovery concerns, in support to the Sri Lankan Government’s efforts to rebuild the former conflict‐affected regions. Activities show progress towards the…

(excerpt) Description of most acute humanitarian needs: Protection – Ensure access to legal services, protection from violence and ensure access to humanitarian aid for most vulnerable. Protection mainstreaming is key in all other sectors of intervention by ensuring…

By Amantha Perera COLOMBO, Jun 5, 2012 (IPS) - When it comes to expressing the threat to food security posed by changing climate patterns and extreme weather events in Asia and the Pacific, the Asian Development Bank…

This report indicates the UN and NGO partner response to continuing humanitarian needs and early recovery concerns, in support to the Sri Lankan Government’s efforts to rebuild the former conflict-affected regions. Activities show progress towards the…

Period covered by this operations update: 13 January to 12 April 2012 Appeal target (current): CHF 6.17 million Appeal coverage: 98 per cent based on current revised appeal budget. Appeal history: This Emergency Appeal was initially launched on a…

By Mervyn Fletcher TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka, 15 May 2012 – It’s the morning rounds of the village mothers’ support group. Today, they’re visiting one of the poorest families in this remote village in eastern Sri Lanka. Video: UNICEF…

Overview A World Bank project in Sri Lanka helped a greater number of boys and girls complete their basic education by the end of the last decade, with students scoring better in mathematics and English across all…