Germany helps Emergency Assistance Project in Menik Farm

Federal Republic of Germany granted a donation of Euro 135,000 to support the Emergency Assistance Project in Menik Farm, Vavuniya implemented by Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB.) This will benefit  IDPs still remaining in Menik Farm. 

The German Ambassador Jens Ploetner very much concerned about this group of IDPs as they have no where to go says that they are the most vulnerable and therefore, need to be urgently provided with daily necessities and  attention.  

The project launched on August 1^st, 2010 and funded by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide hygienic kits, toilet cleaning kits, material and labour necessary for the repair of shelters and toilets to IDPs in Menik Farm.   

Additionally, the funds will ensure that ASB continues with its water bowsering - the activitiy which has been providing over 120,000 litres of water per day to around 12,000 IDPs in Menik Farm throughout. 

Over 28,000 IDPs in Menik Farm will benefit from this Emergency Assistance Project.  

(25.08.2010)