🇨🇠Sri Lanka Receives Swiss WASH Relief for Disaster Response 💧
• Switzerland has delivered crucial WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hydration) relief equipment and personnel to Sri Lanka, bolstering disaster response efforts following recent extreme weather. • The consignment, which arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport, includes essential water purifiers to ensure safe drinking water in affected communities. • Swiss WASH Mission Team Leader Martin Bölsterli and Senior Coordinator Yvonne Josy Müller officially handed over the aid. • Former Director of Preparedness at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), Sunil Jayaweera, received the package on behalf of Sri Lanka, with Swiss Deputy Ambassador Olivier Praz also present. • This assistance aims to strengthen access to clean water in damaged areas and support humanitarian agencies in restoring essential services, forming part of ongoing international support for the nation.