Qatar Charity, with funding from the Qatar Fund for Development and support from the Qatari Embassy in Sri Lanka, has launched a Rs. 55 million emergency relief initiative to aid communities hit by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.
The project includes the distribution of food baskets containing essential dry goods and canned items targeting 1,800 displaced families, as well as the provision of search and rescue equipment to strengthen local disaster response capabilities in partnership with the Disaster Management Centre.
The Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Sri Lanka, Ali bin Salem Al Nuaimi and Mahmoud Abukhalifa, country director, Qatar Charity-Sri Lanka, graced the launching ceremony held in Mabola recently (06 Dec), alongside local community leaders.
“These urgent interventions reflect Qatar Charity’s mission to support vulnerable families worldwide, regardless of race or religion, and reaffirm Qatar’s commitment to humanitarian solidarity,” Director of Qatar Charity’s Sri Lanka Office, Mahmoud Abu Khalifa, stated, addressing the gathering.
Qatar Charity continues to play a leading role in humanitarian efforts in Sri Lanka, having previously delivered emergency aid, agricultural support, medical assistance, and social relief to thousands of affected families. (Newswire)