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- Infant mortality; 20 per 1,000 live births
- Children 3 months to 5 years underweight: 38%
The tsunami claimed over 35,000 lives in Sri Lanka, and left at least 500,000 people homeless. The devastation destroyed homes, schools, hospitals and sources of livelihood. Over half the country’s fishing fleet was wiped out and 23,000 acres of agricultural land was damaged. Many of those who survived were left with little means of earning a living.
Islamic Relief in Sri Lanka
Islamic Relief arrived in Sri Lanka two days after the tsunami and immediately began its emergency operation, focusing on the badly affected Ampara district. Essential survival items such as food and hygiene kits were distributed and transitional shelters were built to house the homeless. Islamic Relief also began clearing debris and provided counselling for women who had recently been widowed.
Other long term activities include:
- Over 400 public and private toilet facilities have been built for those living in transitional shelters.
- Approximately 50 tube wells have been installed to provide clean piped water to communities in Nintavur and Karaithivu.
- Nintavur District Hospital, located near the seafront and heavily damaged by the tsunami, has been rehabilitated
- Communities living in temporary accommodations in coastal areas provided training on how to prepare for monsoon floods.
- Internal wiring for electricity was installed in 1,000 shelters
- Computers and office equipment was provided to the Ministry of Health to coordinate better care for mental health patients
For examples of Islamic Relief's work in Sri Lanka please click below:
Islamic Microfinance: Living independently
Rebuilding homes
Islamic Microfinance: Convenience store | |
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