UNICEF, Rotary delivers lifesaving supplies to affected families in Sri Lanka View(s):As the economic crisis in Sri Lanka deepens, UNICEF and Rotary International are partnering to deliver lifesaving medicines, clean drinking water, education materials, and other critical supplies to children and families in the country. The partnership was launched in Colombo by UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, George Laryea-Adjei and UNICEF Sri Lanka Representative, Christian Skoog together with Zone Director of Rotary International, A S Venkatesh, and Sri Lanka Rotary District Governor Ms. Pubudu de Zoysa. “UNICEF is delighted to partner with Rotary International. Complimenting the UNICEF and Rotary teams in Sri Lanka, Rotary International’s Zone Director A.S. Venkatesh said: “I was very happy to support the idea of this unique partnership when the Rotary International Board met to discuss this proposal. Our Board fully endorses this project and is happy that Rotarians in the country are playing a critical role in supporting Sri Lanka in this time of distress.”The crisis in Sri Lanka has impacted 5.7 million people, including 2.3 million children.

Source: Sunday Times September 04, 2022 12:57 UTC