Specifically, in Kilinochchi, where we run projects, we support those affected by purchasing relief supplies such as tarpaulins, mosquito nets, mats and bed sheets.
Unfortunately, in our projects we repeatedly experience first-hand what the poorest people have to go through in such emergency situations. They often lose all their belongings and access to health, which is otherwise already difficult, becomes impossible. It is therefore extremely important to us that we can respond quickly and unbureaucratically to crises and disasters.
We are able to do this thanks to our local employees. They live close to the affected areas and can respond to new challenges within a few hours. They are well connected with the local authorities and know how to organize relief supplies.