Italy gives Rs. 60m for WFP program

The Italian Government has decided to allocate an immediate voluntary contribution of 400,000 Euros, equivalent to over Rs 60 million, to the World Food Program to contribute to the implementation of the project "Food for peace building and recovery in conflict-affected areas", responding to the appeal for assistance addressed in the last few days to the international community by the Sri Lankan Government.

The project will enhance the availability of food supply for IDPs and people resident in conflict-affected areas, mainly in the Eastern and Northern districts of Sri Lanka.

Special attention in implementing the project will be given to pregnant women and children under five years of age.

In the last few months, the Italian Government has already contributed 250,000 Euros to UNHCR and 20,060 Euros to WHO, to alleviate the conditions of refugees and IDPs in Sri Lanka.