IASC Standing Committee Country Team

Inter-Agency IASC Standing Committee Country Team

Colombo Sri Lanka SITUATION REPORT # 146

JAFFNA, KILINOCHCHI, MULLAITIVU, MANNAR, VAVUNIYA, TRINCOMALEE and BATTICALOA DISTRICTS

25 September - 02 October 2008

IDP situation as reported this week by GAs Displacement after April 2006 Location Number of Families Number of Individuals Jaffna 6,125 20,724

Vadamarachci East 1,942 7,640 (now displaced to Mullaitivu)

Kilinochchi 18,143 66,707

Mullaitivu 35,655 147,313 Vavuniya 5,360 18,972 Mannar 2,804 8,751 Trincomalee 1,480 4,896 Batticaloa 3,347 12,551 Ampara 1,162 4,278

JAFFNA DISTRICT

Situation update • The overall atmosphere across Jaffna District remained tense during the period under review. Shelling and aerial attacks towards LTTE lines in Poonaryn and Muhumalai continued. • The local news papers said that the newly constructed power station in Chunnagam is expected to be opened by the end of the month. This will bring an end to the existing power cuts in the peninsula.

Displacement/Returns • Registration of IDPs from the High Security Zone (HSZ) in Tellipalai continued during the reporting period. IDPs from all GS Divisions, who wish to return to their places of origin, have been encouraged to register. However, only a small part of the HSZ has been identified for return. The security situation, combined with the need for de-mining, is likely to delay the return process. • Regarding the earlier reported proposed return of some 20 families to their homes close to the buffer zones, individual assessments are ongoing. Whilst most families had expressed interest in return, houses are either severely damaged or destroyed and continued safety and security concerns are impacting return decisions. • Several NGOs and UN agencies are supporting the local government in setting up a relocation site for residents of the Kampanai welfare centre who need to vacate the centre due to the landowner request.

Sector Developments/Gaps • Given the escalation in the conflict in the Vanni, sector leads and working groups are updating contingency plans for Jaffna District.

KILINOCHCHI & MULLAITHIVU DISTRICTS

Displacement/Returns • Nearly all of Kilinochchi’s residents are reported to have vacated to Mullativu District due to shelling and air attacks in the heart of the district.

Sector Developments/Gaps • A convoy carrying 655 MT of food crossed the Omanthai border on 02 October, to provide food assistance to approximately 200,000 civilians displaced between Kilinochchi and Mullativu. The convoy consisted of Rice – 279.75 MT, Dhal – 38.0 MT, Wheat flour – 304.5 MT and Vegetable oil - 38.389 MT and will provide for 6 days of rations. Food will be distributed in four locations (Puthukudiyiruppu (PTK), Kandavalai, Dharmapuram and Mulliyavalai) to the east of Kilinochchi, where the majority of displaced civilians are now concentrated. The convoy was accompanied by 7 UN international staff, who will monitor the initial distribution. The convoy was

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Colombo Sri Lanka reduced from 60 trucks to 51 after explosives and other illicit items were discovered on government-provided trucks that were due to join the convoy. The UN has reiterated that humanitarian convoys are protected under International Humanitarian Law, and has condemned the attempt by unknown persons to disrupt the aid effort. Plans are underway to dispatch another convoy next week. As of 3 October, 29 trucks have been offloaded and the concurrent distribution of food is in progress. • The GoSL reported that it plans to facilitate weekly convoys of humanitarian food relief and also build up a buffer stock in the Vanni. It is also reported that 15-20 lorries are sent daily, which include supplies (food, clothing, animal feed, fertilizer, kerosene) for the general Vanni population. The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has indicated that it will facilitate the return of the empty trucks through Omanthai to support a regular flow of humanitarian supplies. • The Ministry of Resettlement reports that it is providing hot meals for newly displaced IDPs for a period of one week, allocating Rs. 36 million for Mullaitivu, Rs. 9 million for Kilinochchi and Rs. 3 million for Vavuniya over the last three months. For IDPs displaced prior to 2006, the Ministry has provided rice, flour and sugar worth Rs. 51.2 million for the Kilinochchi district, Rs. 56 million for the Mullaitivu district and Rs. 8 million for Vavuniya district for the past 3 months. A further allocation to ensure supplies until December 2008 will be dispatched before 15 October 2008.

MANNAR & VAVUNIYA DISTRICTS

Situation update • The situation in Vavuniya and Mannar District remains tense and volatile. Security forces are on high alert and cordon and search operations are regularly conducted. • Restrictive procedures at Medawachchiya and at checkpoints along A14 road continue.

Displacement/Returns • Fifteen families (50 individuals) fled Mullaitivu by sea and arrived in Pulimoddai, where they were transported to Sirukandal in Mannar. The IDP population at Sirukkandal is 119 families (265 individuals). The Kalimoddai site accommodates 217 families (497 individuals). • Restriction on movement continues for IDPs living at the Kalimoddai and Sirukundal camps.

Sector Developments/Gaps • The ICRC plans to distribute 100 tarpaulins in the Mannar district prior to the start of the rains. Tarpaulins will be prioritized for IDPs who have been in camps for more than 6 months. • GA office – Vavuniya continues to clear land at Manik Farm, which is one of the three emergency accommodation sites identified to accommodate a possible influx of people from LTTE controlled areas.

TRINCOMALEE DISTRICT

Situation update • The security situation in Trincomalee District remains calm except in areas north of Trincomalee which border Mulaittivu District, where confrontations between the LTTE and SLA continue. • A UXO found by child animators in the Nalloor re-settled location was referred to the District Mine Action Office. • On 02 October, Member of Parliament and Senior Presidential Advisor, Basil Rajapaksa undertook a one day visit to the district and visited resettlement areas of Muttur DS division.

Displacement/Returns • On 30 September a “Go & See” visit was organised to Kaddaiparichan South and Chenaiyoor, Muttur DS for IDPs residing in Batticaloa. • On 25 September, 37 people (6 families) from Mullativu arrived by boat in Pullmondai, Kuchchavali DS division and were transferred to Mannar. • On 29 September 13 people from Mullativu arrived in Kuchchaveli and were transferred to Mannar the following day.

Sector Developments/Gaps • The UN Joint Assessment mission of Kaddaiparichchan South and Chenaiyoor GNs on 25 September indicated that families would not be able to access their agricultural land for security reasons. Yet, access to paddy land is critical to enable people to plant paddy by mid November in order to ensure a rice harvest for the Maha planting season in March/April 2009. In addition, paddy cultivation in Geneshapuram and Chenaiyoor is largely dependent upon tank irrigation, most of which have not been maintained for more than two years and in need of rehabilitation. Agricultural inputs for paddy cultivation, other Field Crops and vegetables are a priority to mitigate against longer term dependency of food assistance.

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BATTICALOA DISTRICT

Situation Update • The situation in the district remained generally stable, although with reports of violent incidents involving armed persons.

Displacement/Returns • Government statistics of 25 September indicate the number of IDPs in the district as 12,551 individuals (3,347 families). • On 24 September, GoSL organized a ‘Go and See’ visit of IDPs to Veppavettuwan and Periya Pullumalai areas in Chenkalady DS division where resettlement is expected to take place this month. Around 50 IDPs of Veppavettuwan participated although no IDPs from Periya Pullumalai joined the visit. The Government is organizing another “Go & See” visit for Pullumalai IDPs on 03 October 2008; these visits were facilitated by UNHCR upon the Government’s request. • The Government is planning to resettle IDPs to Veppavetuwan GN division in Chenkalady DS division, tentatively to take place on 10 October 2008. • From 30 September - 01 October, GoSL organized a ‘Go and See’ visit for 13 IDPs of Chenaiyoor and Kattaiparichchan South in Trincomalee district; UNHCR facilitated transport for the visit.

Sector Response

JAFFNA DISTRICT

Sector Organization Location Activity Protection DRC Chavakachcheri, Tellipallai Extremely vulnerable households, Navatkuli, Kuruvalai WC provided livelihood assistance MineAction DDG Chava, Jaffna, Kayts , Karaveddy, Kopay DS De-mining ongoing – 9 sites, Cleared– 3,554m , , BAC – 5,514m, Recovered- 24 AP, 6 UXO HALO Trust Chava, Kopay DS De-mining ongoing – 8 sites, Cleared - 8,401 m 2 , Recovered – 21 AP, 32 UXO DMAO Kayts AGA Handed over 2 sites, Area Released to Beneficiaries = 23,065 m 2 Chavakachcheri, Kopay DS External Quality Checks – 2 sites, Quality Assurance Quality - 3 sites, MRE Monitoring - -4 visits Child Protection UNICEF/ Sarvodaya Thumpalai east, Siruppiddy west Point Pedro 3 day training of trainers workshop, MRE - 35 selected community volunteers SCiSL Jaffna 600 gifts to District Child Development Committee for children day participants Emergency Shelter DRC Tellipallai 11 WC committees, training, Empowering thru Community Based Management Camp Coord/ Mgmt ZOA Sri murugan WC - Point Pedro DS Upgrading, 2 semi-permanent shelters, repaired- well

Caritas-Hudec Allaipitty - Velanai 9 semi-permanent shelters constructed - 9 IDP families WASH Caritas-Hudec Sillalai H.F.C Cleaning and Renovation of well at Sillalai H.F.C Caritas-Hudec Kayts H.F.C Masonry work of 2 latrines was completed at Kayts H.F.C Caritas-Hudec Jaffna Construction of Latrine for a vulnerable family at Gurunagar Caritas-Hudec Jaffna Construction of 1 Latrine for a IDP at Gurunagar-4 members benefited Nutrition UNICEF/ RDHS Jaffna Nutritional reassessment , children under 5, underway. Completion date is october 05, 2008 Health ZOA Point Pedro D.S Division ZOA was conducted a two health training programme to selected 20 participants form selected 05 welfare centres in Point Pedro. Caritas-Hudec Vada North 602 patients attended mobile clinic, Kapputhu, Vatharavaththa, Pokkanai, Sakkoddai, Polikandy Caritas-Hudec Vaigamam Zone 13 spectacles were given to school children Education UNICEF Jaffna 3day workshop, 9 principals, 18 teachers, Emergency Preparedness Response Plan, 26-28 Sept ZOA Vadamarachchi Education Zone 4day theatre workshop, 34 preschool teachers. Rs 109,030, 2 schools SCiSL Allaipiddy pre school - Velanai 6 pre-school kits, 3 pre-school tables, 18 chairs, black board, chalk box, water filter, first aid box, 7 dolls, 4 puzzles, 16 books, 5 ball Food Aid WFP All DS Division Monthly Food Sector Coordination meeting held, 29th Sep. Agencies shared activities Early Recovery DRC Chankanai WCs - Sandilipay 90 man/days CFW, 1,500 feet light jungle clearing, de-silting, clearing Kothalawela channel bed Livelihood ZOA Kopay DS Donated sawing machine to Mother Theresa Amaithy Illam Caritas-Hudec Sulipuram west - Valik West 10 beneficiaries, poultry cages, mash, chicken, 15 chickens, 50 Kg mash each Caritas-Hudec Valik South West End - 6 months sewing training, exhibition held

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VAVUNIYA DISTRICT Sector Organization Location Activity Food security/ FAO/ SLF Nelukkulam, Santhasolai, Jesupuram Distributed 1 month old Back Yard Poultry chicks, 200 Beneficiaries (10 birds/Beneficiary) Agriculture

TRINCOMALEE DISTRICT Sector Organization Location Activity Protection/ Mine Action UNICEF Kiliveddy, Paddithidal IDP location MRE programme, 29 adults. Posters displayed, leaflets distributed by animators, volunteers Navithanvelle, Thankapuram, MRE awareness conducted, presentations, 108 children, 46 adults participated Serunuwara, Seethuwa, Mahindapura MRE, Child Right s messages delivered through children club activities. 182 children participated Emergency Shelter, IOM Paddalipuram – Pallikudiyiruppu GN Completed 30 core houses up to roof level, ECHO funds Camp IOM Maravattakulam – Pallikudiyirruppu GN Completed 11 core houses up to roof level, ECHO funds Coordination/Mngmt UNHCR/ OfERR Muttur East Repaired 157 returnee family shelters, 30 houses under repair UNHCR/ UMCOR Muttur East Repaired 225 returnee family shelters, 74 houses under repair WASH IOM Kallady – Eachchilampattai DS 39 permanent toilet construction in progress, Ausaid funding IOM Valaithottam – Eachchilampattai DS Repairs, 39 toilets in progress, ARC funding. IOM Paddalipuram – Muthur DS Repairs, 24 toilets in progress, ARC funding. IOM Paddalipuram – Muttur DS 85 new toilet constructions in progress, ECHO funding IOM Paatalipuram – Muttur DS Work commenced, 4 common wells , tube wells, ECHO funding Oxfam GB Pallikkudiyiruppu and Padddalipuram 18 m 3 drinking water supply daily Oxfam GB Thangapuram 29 numbers of latrine renovations started. Oxfam GB Pallikkudiyiruppu, Paddalipuram GN division Organized village level health committees with the support of MOH in 7 villages. UNICEF Muttur East, Each DS WASH survey completed (households, villages, schools). 4,000 families surveyed Health PIN Poomarathadichenai, Each DS 2 trainings, Family planning, 20 & 23 September, Poomaratahdichenai. Education PIN Batticaloa -Manmunai Pattu, Kalkudah - Distribution, teaching material, furniture for pre-schools ongoing Koralaipattu, Muttur – Each, Pallikkudiyiruppu Food Security, FAO Pallikkudiyiruppu, Paddalipuram GN, Muttur 120 beneficiaries assisted, vegetable cultivation, 7 types vegetable seeds, fertilizer. 2 Agriculture Agriculture and trainings - Thangapuram & Pallikudiyirupu. Fisheries Logistics IOM Goma, Sumedagama Transported ASB Solidar bricks for construction related activities IOM Mylawewa - Gomarandadawela Transported Divisional Secretary hygiene kits, tin sheets IOM Morawewa Transported Oxfam plastic water tanks. IOM Thiriyay – Kuchchaveli DS Transported ASB Solidar cattle from Anurdhapura Food Aid Kinniya DS 1 month food supply, 2MT mixed food commodities dispatched, 131 IDPs with host community. 5MT food commodities sent to MOH to support 60 Health Volunteers Muttur DS 25MT mixed food commodities dispatched, 1,700 IDPs, 1 month ration WFP Each DS 33MT mixed food commodities dispatched, 2,350 resettled people, 1 month supply

Kuchchaveli DS – Pulmoddai DS 2MT food commodities sent to MOH / Health centre to support nine Health Volunteers. Town & Gravets DS 12 MT of food commodities sent to MOH to support 90 Health Volunteers. 1 month food supply, 3 MT mixed food sent, 216 IDPs at welfare centre. NFRI SCiSL Valaithootam Children cloths distributed to 450 children on 26 September. IOM Mylawewa – Gomarankadawela DS Provided NFRI items to 25 resettled families. Child Protection SCiSL Paddithidal IDP camp Child Abuse campaign event conducted by IDP Children on 27 September. Capacity building PIN Trincomalee, Town and Gravets Four days training for trainers on communication skills advanced for MDTD trainers was carried out (facilitated by professional British Council trainer)

Colombo Sri Lanka BATTICALOA DISTRICT Sector Organisation Location Activity Community Mine Risk Awareness activities, children/ families, public awareness, placing posters, Protection UNICEF 9 villages in 3 DS divisions distribution of leaflets etc. Kannankuda, Naripulthottam, Aithiyamalai Distributed Child Rights Convention booklet to community Vavunatheevu DS Conducted 2day training, Batticaloa district government officers working in child protection, Batticaloa District Child Protection TDH Community Participation/ Mobilization/ Support Function, 48 govt. officers Vavunatheevu DS Child Protection cases, department of Child Care & Probation, follow up of those cases Batticaloa District Child Protection poster campaign carried out in public spaces Kannankuda - Vavunatheevu DS Supported Case Management Meeting, Village Child Rights Monitoring Committee Punochimunai - MN DS International Peace Day events organized by CBO TDH Periyakallar, Onthachimadam – Kalu DS Supported childrens' exhibition organized by CBO, children society UNICEF/BCA 7 camps in MN DS 14 Befrienders/Counsellors suppoted identified families/ children's groups. Referrals Psychosocial 35 villages, resettlement, Vellavely, Community based child protection. psychosocial activities, parental awareness through children's UNICEF/Sarvodaya Paddipalai, Vavunatheevu DS divisions clubs conducted UNICEF/CPA 30 identified villages, resettlement areas Conducted drama and theater based recreational activities through children's clubs (Kiran, Paddipalai, Vellaveli, Vavuna DS) 7 IDP Camps in MN, Chenkalady and Follow up on camp management NRC-CMT Kaluwanchikudy DS Emergency Shelter/ Kokkuvil camp in MN DS div Community meeting was facilitated Camp Coord/Camp Mgt Kokkuvil camp – MN, Kalu camp Chenk DS 4 new shelters built - Kokkuvil. 7 shelters decommissioned – Kaku IDP camp NRC 14 damaged shelters upgraded - Allaiyadichennai. 2 community meetings conducted, detailed Koraveliy GN - Kiran DS shelter needs assessment is in progress in Koraveli GN division. IOM Pavakodichchani – Vavuna DS Technical approval received, construct 25 core houses. Material quotation underway. Villavadduvan, Eachanthivu, Karaveddy Construction, toilets/urinals, tab blocks progressing South- Vavunatheevu DS div arche noVa 7 Camps – MN, Kalu DS Hygiene promotion activities ongoing in these camps and host families Vavunatheevu & Chenk DS Hygiene promotion activities ongoing in 5 schools Vinayahapuram camp - Valachchenai DS Construction of new 6 inch tube well for on-site water systems finalised Savukady camp – Chenk DS Construction of 6 new tube wells finalised UNICEF/arche noVa 2day workshop, tube well maintenance, water quality monitoring, hygiene promotion, 19 Batticaloa District Pradesiya Sabha participants, each representative received one tool box for maintenance purposes NRC Kokkuvil 1 IDP camp in MN DS div 2 new hand pumps have been erected in . Mylawettuwan in Chenkalady DS div 26 toilets are under construction in the resettlement area IOM WASH Batticaloa district Approx 10,000 ltrs drinking water delivery daily in coordination with Sewalanka, to 08 IDP camps in different DS divisions Pondukalchenai in Kiran DS div 2 wells constructed, 2 wells under construction and construction of 15 toilets is in progress Oxfam GB Pullumalai in Chenkalady DS div 1 well was constructed Oxfam GB/ Kanchirankudah GN div in Vavunatheevu DS Conducted 4 well maintenance committee refresher training during this week Sarvodayam/NERTRA div Pavakodichanai and Puthumandapathadhy Conducted 8 well maintenance committee refreshers training Oxfam GB/ Sarvodayam GN divisions in Vavunatheevu DS div Kopavaly and Kithul in Chenkalady DS div Conducted 2 school based health awareness and cleaning campaign with the collaboration if MOH Chenkalady. Oxfam GB/ ESCO Pullumalai in Chenkalady DS div Distributed 25 latrine-cleaning kits,and village cleaning tools Chenkalady resettlement area Distributed latrine cleaning kits, water boiling utensils and school maintenance tools for 3 schools Palameenmadu 1 and 2, Kokuvil 3, Weekly complementary food distributed Food and Nutrition arche noVa Kovilkulam IDPs camps 2876 IDPs in the camps as well as 8738 persons in resettled areas received rations for 2 weeks. WFP MN, Chenkalady,Kiran, Valachchenai and

Colombo Sri Lanka Arayampathy DS divisions 2628 IDPs with the host families were dispatched with 4 weeks ration Paddipalai, Vellavely, Kaluwanchikudy & 53 packs of supplementary food distributed to underweight children, anemic pregnant mothers & TDH Vavunatheevu DS divisions postnatal mothers. Paddipalai, Vellavely, Kaluwanchikudy & TDH nurses & health trainers supported MOH on 07 ANC clinics, 04 WBC clinics, 01 Poly clinic, Vavunatheevu DS divisions & 01Family Planning clinic. TDH Eachantheevu in Vavunatheevu DS div Cultural programme conducted on Health Education, Family Planning, & Nutrition to the community. Health Kiran and Chenkalady DS divisions Organized 3 days First Aid training programme for identified 40 volunteers (MOH supporting Oxfam GB volunteers and ESCO volunteers) Oxfam GB/ ESCO Pondukalchenai and Pullumalai villages Conducted 2 child-to-child training programmes and 2 well user discussion programme Oxfam GB/ CRDO Paddipalai DS Donated computer for Paddipalai MOH office Batticaloa, Vellavely, Vaharai, Oddamavadi, Agreed to provide 3000 bushels of seed paddy to identified beneficiaries through Ministry of Vavunatheevu, MN DS Nation Building. IOM Karadiyanaru in Chenkalady DS div 75 resettled families are identified for livelihood support. Agriculture, Fisheries, Paddipalai DS div 17 saloon kits were distributed to identified beneficiaries. Livestock, VT: Early Selected 99 paddy farmers to support their maha season cultivation and 77 highland cultivation Recovery Thihilivettai in Kiran DS div farmers were identified to support their cultivation activity Oxfam GB/ ESCO 20 canoes and nets were distributed for resettled fishermen in this area Restarted irrigation tank renovation work; 70% 0f work have been completed and 30% work are Koravely in Kiran DS div in progress Kerosene distribution for 784 families ( 109 in host families & 675 in camps) have been NRC Manmunnai North IDP camps & host families. completed. Chenkalady DS div Provided transport assistance to Help Germany to distribute 300 shelter kits to 300 families. NFRI IOM Kiran DS div Provided transport assistance to UNICEF to transport Wat/San and Education supplies. Batticaloa district Provided transport assistance to NRC to distribute kerosen oil for all IDP camps. 5 recreational kits, International Peace day celebration; distributed to children clubs UNICEF-PSDO/NPSL Valachchenai DS div 40 trapaulines, International Peace day activities; distributed to families - Kerni Nagar IOM Vaharai DS Division Construction work of Vaharai Maha Vidyalayam is ongoing. Thikiliveddai, poolakkadu, Pondukalchenai, Transported furniture from temporary places to 4 schools Education Murukkantheevu UNICEF joint visit conducted, ZDE Kalkudha, 4 schools (Poolakkadhu,Pondukalchenai,Thihilivaddai and Kiran resettlement area Murukkanthivu Shakthy vid ), distributed stationery

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Acronyms ACLG - Assistant Commissioner Local Government EHI - Essential Household Items PS - Pradeshiya Saba ADGM - age, gender and diversity mainstreaming EOD - explosive ordnance disposal QIP - Quick Impact Project AP - Anti-Personnel EVI - Extremely Vulnerable Individual RDA - Road Development Authority ASC - Area Security Coordinator FDL - Forward Defence Line RDHS - Regional Directorate of Health Services AWF - Affected Women Forum FFE - Food for Education RDS - Rural Development Society BAC - Battle Area Clearance FFW - Food for Work REERDO - Rural Economic, Education, Research and Development CBDRM - Community Based Disaster Risk Management FSA - Field Security Advisor Organization CBI - Classroom Based Intervention FSD - Swiss Foundation for Mine Action RSG - Representative of the Secretary General CBO - Community Based Organisations GAA - German Agro Action RCTMS - Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School CBSM - Confidence Building and Stabilization Measures GND - Grama Niladari Division rwh - rain water harvesting CCHA - Consultative Committee on Humanitarian Assistance GP - Guiding Principles SAA - Small Arms Ammunition CF - child friendly GRC - German Red Cross SAC - School Attendance Committee CFA - Cease Fire Agreement GS - Grama Sevaka SBM - School Based Management CFE - Child Friendly Environment GTMS - Government Tamil Mixed School SCC - Shelter Coordination Cell CM - Camp Management GVC - Gruppo Volontariato Civile SCiSL - Save the Children in Sri Lanka C&M - Care and Maintenance HALO - Hazardous Area Life Support Organization SDS - School Development Society COC - Chamber of Commerce HRC - Human Rights Commission SFP - School Feeding Programme CRADA - Centre for Rehabilitation of Alcoholics and Drug HSZ - High Security Zone SLF - Sewa Lanka Foundation Addicts LOLDDL - Land O’ Lakes Dairy Development Lanka SLMM - Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission CRC - Child Rights Convention ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross SLRCS - Sri Lanka Red Cross Society CRDO - Community Resource Development Organsiation MA - Mine Action SM - Social Mobilization CSB - Corn Soya Blend MCN - Mother and Child Nutrition STF- Special Task Force CTF - Community Trust Fund MMIPE - Milinda Moragoda Institute For Peoples’ SOND - Social Organisation for Networking for Development CWBC - Child Well-Being Committee Empowerment SIYB - Start and Improve Your Business) DAPH - Department of Animal Production and Health MN - Manmunai North TCCS - Thrift and Credit Co-op Societies DDG - Danish De-mining Group ZEO - Zonal Education Office TDH - Terre des hommes DMAO - District Mine Action Offices MoD - Ministry of Defense ToT - Training of Trainers DDMC - District Disaster Management Coordinator MOH - Medical Officer of Health TS - Temporary Shelter DDMU - District Disaster Management Unit MRE - Mine Risk Education TMVP - Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal DMU - Disaster Management Unit MSF - Doctors Without Borders TP - Transition Programme DoA - Department of Agriculture NECORD - North East Community Restoration Development VEP - Village Emergency Preparedness DPDHS- Deputy Provincial Director of Health Services NPA - Norwegian People Aid VGF - Vulnerable Group Feeding DPU - Deep Penetration Unit NRP - Nutrition Rehabilitation Programme VOSD - Voluntary Organization for Social Development DRMU - Disaster Risk Management Unit NWS&DB - National Water Supply Drainage Board WC - Welfare Center DRR - Disaster Risk Reduction PPCC - Professional Psycho-social Counseling Centre WV - World Vision DSD- Divisional Secretariat Division PHM - Public Health Midwives WWDF - Working Women Development Foundation ECCDC - Early Childhood Care and Development Centers ECE - Early Childhood Education ECHO - Humanitarian Aid Department EHESP - Emergency House Hold Economic Security Program

Abbreviations of places

Jaffna (Jaf) Sirupp - Siruppiddy Nana - Nanaddan KP - Koralai Pattu (**Valachchenai) Pala- Palameenmadu Alank - Alankulai Tell - Tellipalai Umana - Umanakeri DS Kok - Kokkuvil Chank - Chankanai Then - Thenmaradchi Rasool - Rasoolputhuveli EP - Eravur Pattu (**Chenk) DS Panich- Panichchankerny Chava - Chavakachcheri Thiru - Thirunagar KPC - Koralai Pattu Central Mank - Mankerny Guru - Gurunagar Udu - Uduvil Trincomalee (Trinco) Kalu - Kaluwanchikudy Paddip – Paddipalai Kara - Karaveddy Uyara - Uyarapulam Each - Eachchilampattai Padd - Paddiruppu Karai - Karainagar Vada - Vadamaradchi Kuch - Kuchchaveli Vavuna - Vavunatheevu Ampara (Amp) Karan - Karanavai Valik SW - Valikamam South West Kilive - Kililveddy Valach - Valachchenai Akka - Akkaraipattu Maddu - Madduvil Vatha - Vatharavathai Kodu - Koduwamadu Kal – Kalmunai Maru - Maruthapuram Batticaloa (Batti) Panku - Pankudaveli Thiruk - Thirukkovil Navan - Navanthurai Kilinochchi (Kili), Mullaitivu (Mullai) Thampa – Thampalakamam Mara - Marapalam Sahaya - Sahayapuram Batti - Batticaloa Ontha - Onthachimadam Sandi - Sandilipay Vavuniya (Vavu), Mannar Aray - Arayampathy Kuru - Kurukkalmadam Thalv - Thalvupadu Chenk - Chenkalady Achch - Achchankulam KPN - Koralai Pattu North (**Vaharai) DS