Project Overview

Conflict between the Sri Lankan government army and the Tamil Tigers resulted in around 200 persons killed and more than 500 injured, while more than 60,000 people fled their homes. 

Islamic Relief team visited Kanthale area with relief goods for the displaced population and distributed them in partnership with Jammiathul Ulama Association.

The IR team agreed to provide 100 tents and other household items for the displaced people in Muttur and Thoppur.

Project Background

On August 1, 2006, heavy fighting erupted between the Sri Lankan government army and the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) in the North-Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka (Trincomolee District) at Muttur.

As a result, more than 200 people were killed and another 500 injured. More than 60,000 people fled the fighting and settled in Kanthale, Thampalakamam and Kinniya divisions. There are more than 71 refugee camps, while many others are staying with relatives.

Hundred of families were still living on road sides, river banks and public places without any facilities weeks after the fighting.

There are reported outbreaks of diarrhoea, malaria and malnutrition especially amongst the young and elderly.  Respiratory illnesses are also on the increase because of the dusty atmosphere in the camp sites.

Extensive damage has been inflicted on schools, hospitals, banks and homes.

Project Objective

To provide the needy and those displaced by the war with assistance.

Project Activities

Coordination with Disaster Management Coordinating Centre, local authorities, local aid agencies and community based organisations to analyse the situation and collect information;

To provide tents, sanitation and other commodities for the displaced population;

To manage and maintain one refugee site which holds 300 to 350 families

Beneficiaries

Between 1000 to 2000 individuals affected by the conflict will benefit from this project.