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Norway concerned about crisis in Sri Lanka: Norwegian Foreign Minister Source:Dailymirror Norway is concerned about the food and nutrition crisis witnessed in Sri Lanka, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said. ‘I am concerned about the food and nutrition crisis we are now witnessing in Sri Lanka. The grave humanitarian situation has a severe impact on women and children. Norway is providing NOK 13 million to address the acute needs,’ she said. She said unless rapid action is taken, the situation could become even worse in the coming months. ‘Norway’s allocation of NOK 13 million will address the acute need for food, nutrition and protection in Sri Lanka. The support will be channeled through the UN and targeted towards food security and protection efforts,’ said Ms Huitfeldt. ...

Aug 5, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Sri Lanka Current – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website :  www.Doctorharold.com Dhammika calls on Ranil to resign as Finance Min. Investment Promotion Minister Dhammika Perera said Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe should resign immediately as the Finance Minister and from the post of Prime Minister, and the political game he is playing needs to be stopped. Addressing the media today, he said the PM had halted all the projects that could bring in dollars to the country. “From today onwards, I have decided to prepare myself for the struggle. It has been seven days since I joined the government, and I saw what has been going on here,” he said. The PM has no plan for the cash flow of the country. He doesn’t have a plan to feed the people in the country or a plan to bring in dollars to the country. Sri Lanka seeks Credit Assistance from Russia ...

Jul 9, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Supporting Food Security in Sri Lanka Source:foreignminister.gov.au Australia will provide $2.5 million to boost food security in Sri Lanka through the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The COVID-19 pandemic has affected food security globally, impacting food supply chains and contributing to escalating food prices. This $2.5 million in targeted development assistance will support child nutrition, strengthen productivity for smallholder farmers and improve livelihoods in rural areas. The WFP and FAO will work to improve agricultural practices, strengthen market linkages and provide social protection to vulnerable communities, particularly households that are female-headed; with children under five; or that have pregnant or nursing mothers. WFP will also address the immediate nutritional needs of school going children though the provision of meals at school. FAO will support a school garden program. Australia will continue to work closely with regional partners to support health security and economic resilience ...

Apr 8, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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WFP and the SUN Business Network partner with FCCISL to improve nutrition in Sri Lanka Source:-www.ft.lk The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is partnering with the Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) to hand over ownership of the Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SUN Business Network) in Sri Lanka. The handover will enable the SUN Business Network to scale up from its current member base of large private sector organisations to include Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs).  Sri Lanka faces a triple burden of malnutrition spanning overnutrition, undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. Nearly one in two women of reproductive age are obese or overweight, while 15% of children under five were noted as being too thin for their height. These high rates of malnutrition are compounded by the socio-economic fallout from COVID-19, which threatens to further impact the nutrition standards of the population.  “Eradicating ...

Sep 10, 2021 Posted by In Articles, elanka Finance Tagged , , , ,
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WFP and Australia provide funds for 80,000 kids to receive take-home food rations WFP Country Director Brenda Barton handing the letter confirming funds to supply take-home ration packages for school children to Education Minister Dullas Alahapperuma SOURCE:FT The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) are providing $ 400,000 (Rs. 74 million) to the Ministry of Education (MoEd) towards the National School Meal Programme.  Under this measure 80,000 primary school children will receive one month’s worth of food rations to help them and their families cope with the school closures due to COVID-19. ...

May 16, 2020 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , Comments 0
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