Cyclone Ditwah Emergency Response and Resilience Support Project
Funded by the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP)
On behalf of HOPE – Trincomalee, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to World Vision Lanka and the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP) for entrusting us with the opportunity to implement the “Cyclone Ditwah Emergency Response and Resilience Support Project.”
Through this project, emergency response and resilience support were successfully provided to 500 families of persons with disabilities in the Muthur Divisional Secretariat Division of Trincomalee District and 500 families of persons with disabilities in the Koralaipathu Divisional Secretariat Division of Batticaloa District. The assistance provided has significantly contributed to improving the well-being, recovery, and resilience of vulnerable families affected by the disaster.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the following individuals from World Vision Lanka for their valuable leadership, guidance, and support:
Mr. Jebaraj Jeyarajah – Manager, Humanitarian Emergency Affairs and Program Accountability
Mr. A. Jude Nishanthan – Cluster Program Manager, Chavakachcheri and Chankanai APs
Mr. Linus Fernando – Finance Lead, International Resource Development
Ms. Vivetha Gunaratnam – Senior Programme Officer, Partnership & Resource Development (International)
Mr. Gonzage Anuraj – Manager, Trinco South and Cluster Program
Mr. Raveendran Anthonipillai – Cluster Program Manager, Vaharai & Koralaipathu ADO
Mr. Ledsumanan Thayalan – Development Facilitator, Koralaipathu
Mr. Wimalanathan Sanjeev – MEAL Coordinator, Koralaipathu
Ms. Savini Sirikumar – Technical Advisor, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
Ms. Chrishnthi Sheran – MEAL Assistant, Trinco South & Muthur Cluster Area Program
Mr. Rechman Lenin – Development Facilitator, Muthur AP
We would also like to express our special thanks to the government authorities and field-level officers whose cooperation ensured the successful implementation of the project:
Muthur Divisional Secretariat
Social Services Officers
Grama Niladhari Officers
Koralaipathu Divisional Secretariat
Social Services Officers
Grama Niladhari Officers
Their commitment and support were instrumental in reaching the most vulnerable families within the target communities.
Our sincere appreciation is also extended to the HOPE Community President, Secretary, Treasurer, members, volunteers, and all project stakeholders for their dedication, commitment, and cooperation throughout the project implementation period.
Special Appreciation to the HOPE – Trincomalee Project Team
Mr. S. Kirubaharan – Program Manager
Ms. Sathursika Easwaran – Project Coordinator
Mr. Pathmaraj Krishny – Accountant
Ms.K.Kobisha -Data documentation (University of Peradeniya.)
Facilitators
Their tireless efforts, professionalism, and dedication ensured the successful completion of this project and created a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of families of persons with disabilities.
We deeply value the trust placed in us and remain committed to serving vulnerable communities with dignity, inclusion, and compassion. We look forward to continuing our partnership in building resilient and inclusive communities across Sri Lanka.