US embassy provides further support to IDPs

The US government recently awarded over $3million to three organizations supporting resettling communities in the Mullaitivu and Killinochchi districts, A US embassy media release said.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)'s Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance awarded funding to ZOA Refugee Care, Sewalanka, and Practical Action to provide the basic needs that many Sri Lankans urgently require.

The support will provide help to nearly 50,000 Sri Lankans with basic services such as adequate shelter, access to potable water and proper sanitation and food security. The programmes will also put these individuals on the road to a sustainable future, with support to start generating needed income, and connect farmers and fishermen with markets.

The United States welcomes the work by the Sri Lankan government to quickly resettle the large number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) following the 26-year conflict. Through its assistance, the United States is helping resettled people move towards a better future and the US embassy looks forward to continuing to work with the Sri Lanka government provide the services and care Sri Lankans need.