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Thursday 2 May 2019

Statement on Easter Sunday attacks by Save the Children

Statement by: Hassan Noor Saadi, Regional Director Asia, Save the Children and Helen I'Anson, Country Director, Save the Children, Sri Lanka. 
 
"Save the Children is deeply shocked and saddened by the recent attacks in Sri Lanka that led to the deaths of hundreds of people, including children. With many children still in hospital fighting for their lives, our prayers remain with them and their families. We stand in solidarity with all children and families in Sri Lanka, regardless of their background.
 
Thursday 12 July 2018

Save the Children's Good Nutrition on Tea Estates project welcomes the Ministry of Health's Secretary for Nutrition Month

Sri Lanka celebrates National Nutrition Month every June. This year, the Ministry of Health, together with Save the Children’s Good Nutrition on Tea Estates (GNoTE) project, conducted programs in the estate sector to promote awareness and encourage the adoption of optimal nutrition practices. This was a part of an ongoing campaign to raise awareness and ultimately improve nutrition practices among pregnant women, new mothers, and children on the country’s tea estates. 

Thursday 1 June 2017

More than 1.5 million Sri Lankans now affected by weather disasters as drought cripples the north and east, floods ravage the south

Extent of education crisis beginning to emerge after floods

[Colombo, June 1] – The number of Sri Lankans affected by weather-related disasters has hit more than 1.5 million as the nation simultaneously battles crippling drought in the north and east of the island and deadly flooding in the south.

Thursday 1 June 2017

More than 1.5 million Sri Lankans now affected by weather disasters as drought cripples the north and east, floods ravage the south

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Saturday 27 May 2017

Sri Lanka’s deadly floods could exacerbate dengue crisis, warns Save the Children as more rainfall is on the way

Press Release

May 27, 2017 – Communities devastated by the flooding and landslides that have so far killed 100 people in Sri Lanka could have another battle on their hands after almost 53,000 dengue fever cases were recorded across the country since the start of the year.

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