As part of its ongoing efforts to support flood-affected communities in Sri Lanka, Qatar Charity, in coordination with the District Secretariat of Mannar, distributed food baskets on December 1, 2024. This humanitarian aid benefited approximately 1000 families in the Mannar District, one of the regions severely impacted by the recent floods.
Each food parcel contains essential food supplies sufficient to sustain a family for an entire month, aiming to address the immediate needs of those affected by the disaster.
Country Director for Qatar Charity – Sri Lanka Mr. Mahmoud Abu Khalifa, guided the relief efforts in Mannar. District secretary Mr. K. Kanageshwaran and his team fully assisted with the implementation of relief efforts. Qatar Charity contributed approximately 25 million rupees worth of assistance for the flood victims.
The Additional District Secretary of Mannar, Mr. Dilishan Pius, commended Qatar Charity for its timely intervention, stating: "We deeply appreciate the relief aid provided by Qatar Charity to the victims of the flash floods and heavy rains. Their consistent humanitarian efforts to support those in need are truly commendable." In addition to Mannar District NGO coordinator Mr. Parthiban was fully involved and appreciated the efforts.
Qatar Charity’s initiatives in Mannar underline its commitment to delivering vital support to communities in crisis, reaffirming its role as a key humanitarian partner in Sri Lanka.