🇰🇷 Korea Provides $500,000 for Cyclone Relief in Sri Lanka 📈

The Government of the Republic of Korea has contributed US$ 500,000 to the UN World Food Program (WFP) to provide emergency cash assistance following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. • Targeted Assistance: The funding will support nearly 32,000 individuals (8,000 households) whose incomes and market access were disrupted. • Financial Mechanism: Assistance is delivered via secure electronic transfers, allowing families to purchase food and essentials locally to maintain dignity and support local markets. • Scope of Support: Each household will receive cash grants aligned with national benchmarks for a basic diet, specifically covering a family of four. • Strategic Impact: This intervention addresses immediate food insecurity and supports the humanitarian & social safety net sector during the recovery phase. The program is a collaborative effort between the WFP, the Government of Sri Lanka, and the Republic of Korea to ensure rapid, transparent relief for the most vulnerable populations. Based on official WFP reports.