Food insecurity, debt rise in Sri Lanka's north
COLOMBO, 23 September 2013 (IRIN) - In two northern districts of Sri Lanka, now slowly recovering from decades of conflict, almost seven out of 10 households are "food insecure", according to a...
COLOMBO, 23 September 2013 (IRIN) - In two northern districts of Sri Lanka, now slowly recovering from decades of conflict, almost seven out of 10 households are "food insecure", according to a...
Author: Amantha Perera COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Long-term interventions are essential to stem deteriorating food security among victims of frequent extreme weather events in...
HIGHLIGHTS The Government and the humanitarian partners agree to conduct a Joint Needs Assessment Humanitarian cluster system deactivated Area under High Security Zones reduced Increasing frequency...
FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Record harvest estimated for 2013 Maha season paddy and maize crops Below average cereal harvest in 2012 Prices of rice and wheat remain generally high but stable -Overall food...
COLOMBO, 9 May 2013 (IRIN) - Planners in Sri Lanka should do more to mitigate the effects of extreme weather in order to help those most likely to be affected, experts say. According to Sri Lanka's...
This report covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2012 Overview The year has seen a number of projects completed and new interesting initiatives launched. We have successfully finalized the...
This revised Emergency Appeal is being revised from CHF 1,070,504 to CHF 186,642 in cash, kind, or services to support the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) to assist 20,000 drought affected...
As the conflict in Syria entered its third year, intense fighting was reported across the country, in particular in Damascus, Homs, Aleppo, Idlib, and the area stretching between Damascus and the...
HIGHLIGHTS • The humanitarian response strategy JPA 2012 was reviewed and closed. • The Government appreciated the good collaboration of the humanitarian community and the donors in resettling over...
By Amantha Perera COLOMBO, Mar 12 2013 (IPS) - Sri Lanka has paused for breath after the extreme weather conditions last year that many associate with climate change. The reservoirs had hit new lows...