Keeping our children and communities safe

World Vision launches global response to protect children from the impact of COVID-19 and support them and their communities through the crisis.

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Sri Lanka reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19 on January 27, 2020. The patient was a Chinese national who was visiting Sri Lanka. She was treated and she made a full recovery and returned to China. On March 11, the first Sri Lankan to be confirmed within-country – a tour guide was reported.

As the number confirmed began to rise, the Government declared island-wide curfew to control the spread of the virus.

World Vision Lanka commenced distribution of dry rations to families especially those depended on daily wages and could not afford to buy food due to the haltering of their livelihoods.

So far we have provided dry rations to over 100,000 families spread across the country. View map here

We have mobilised teams to provide these items to support the government’s response.

4 mobile toilets provided to the new quarantine centre in Chilaw

2,000 water bottles provided to Chilaw quarantine center

111,532 families provided with dry rations

78,654 masks and gloves distributed to frontline workers, Community Health Workers

9,152 Personal Protective Equipment provided

59,263 Hygiene and disinfectant kits provided to households and health institutions

40000 families to be reached in 35 locations

2 cans of 5 L hand sanitizer and disinfectant provided to Police

26,497 Children nutritionally at risk, provided with nutritional meals

3,660 families supported with livelihood recovery

1,992 Handwashing units established in schools, health institutions, and public places

1,251 Trained in Psychological First Aid to assist children and families

367 infrared thermometers provided for institutions

6,051 facilities provided with essential medical equipment

6,315 Families provided with training and essential material for home gardening

29,202 Households provided with cash transfers to help support their essential needs

46,550 children received life-skills and personal development booklets to help them engage in learning even at home during quarantine.

3,440 gloves distributed

"We are working in collaboration with local authorities, hospitals, academic institutions and local partners, prioritizing the needs of children, their families and their communities. "

- Dhanan Senathirajah, National Director, World Vision Lanka

Rapid Assessment

Impact of COVID-19 Health Emergency RAPID ASSESSMENT World Vision Lanka

Sri Lanka reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19 on January 27, 2020. The patient was a Chinese
national who was visiting Sri Lanka. She was treated and she made a full recovery and returned to China.
On March 11, the first Sri Lankan to be confirmed within-country – a tour guide was reported.

As the number confirmed began to rise, the Government declared island-wide curfew to control the spread of the virus.