A shipment of sanitary items for IDPs

Nadira Gunatilleke

The Child Development and Women’s Empowerment Ministry and the institutions under its purview have already sent a shipment of sanitary items for women rescued from the LTTE clutches. About 60 per cent of the IDPs are women and sanitary wear is one of their main requirements, Chairperson, National Committee of Women, Dr. Neela Gunasekara said.

Dr. Gunasekara said private sector institutions, other organizations and donors can donate these items to the Ministry to be sent to women in welfare camps. It is one of the essential items that required to maintain personal hygiene.

According to Dr. Gunasekara, the National Committee and the Women’s Bureau jointly arranged the shipment. Some women who had been held captive by the LTTE for long time do not know much about the importance of maintaining personal hygiene.

Donations can be handed over during office hours to the Child Development and Women’s Empowerment Ministry at No.177, Nawala Road, Narahenpita.

Meanwhile, a Ministry spokesman said that Probation and Childcare Services Department has already sent 5,000 milk powder packs for the use of children in welfare camps. Donors who wish to send relief can obtain more details on 0112368363.