🇯🇵🇱🇰 Japan Extends $2.5 Mn Emergency Grant for Cyclone Ditwah Relief! 🤝

Japan has provided an emergency grant of US$ 2.5 million to Sri Lanka in response to the extensive damage caused by Cyclone “Ditwah.” This timely assistance reaffirms the strong bond between both nations. • Total Grant: US$ 2.5 million • Donor: Government of Japan • Purpose: Humanitarian aid for Cyclone Ditwah-affected areas. • Implementing Partners: International Organisation for Migration (IOM), World Food Programme (WFP), and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Assistance Breakdown: • IOM ($1 million): • Provides 615 sets of shelters, including kitchen, wash, and bedding kits. • Targets severely affected households in Kandy, Badulla, and Kegalle. • WFP ($1 million): • Offers emergency food assistance, enabling households to purchase essential food items. • Supports those in safety shelters in Kandy, Badulla, Nuwara Eliya, and Kegalle. • UNICEF ($500,000): • Focuses on water, sanitation, and child protection. • Targets affected areas in Central, Uva, Eastern, Western, and North Western Provinces. • Aims to ensure safe water, prevent infectious diseases, and repair water supply facilities. Sri Lanka's Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath expressed deep gratitude for Japan's continued support, including earlier relief goods and a disaster relief medical team.