The Government of Japan has decided to extend an emergency grant of US$2.5 million to Sri Lanka to support humanitarian relief efforts following widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah, Japanese authorities said Tuesday. The emergency assistance will be implemented through the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), focusing on urgent needs including food, shelter and essential non-food items. Under the assistance package, Japan will provide US$1 million to IOM for non-food items and emergency shelter support, US$1 million to WFP for food assistance, and US$500,000 to UNICEF for water,…
Japan to grant US$2.5m to 3 international agencies for Sri Lanka relief
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