Joint Humanitarian Update NORTH EAST |

JAFFNA, KILINOCHCHI, MULLAITIVU, MANNAR, and DISTRICTS Report # 6 | 08 – 14 August 2009

Displacement after October 2008 - IDP situation as reported by GAs as of 14 August

IDPs

268,005 persons, who are currently accommodated in camps During the period 1 April 2008 and hospitals. to 10 August 2009

Vavuniya Camps: 246,1711 Mannar Camps: 1,4532 265,302 people are accommodated in temporary camps. Camps: 10,8613 Trincomalee Camps: 6,8174 2,7035 IDPs (injured and care givers) are in hospitals in various Hospitals: districts6 as of 29 July 2009. RELEASES 6,237 people have been released from temporary camps into Vavuniya Camps: 5,998 host families and elders’ homes as of 10 August 2009. The Mannar Camps: 17 majority of these people are elders, people with learning Jaffna Camps: 222 disabilities and other vulnerable groups.

1 Source: Government Agent Vavuniya 2 Source: Government Agent Mannar. 3 Source: Government Agent Jaffna 4 Source: Government Agent Trincomalee 5 Source: Ministry of Health 6 This includes GH Vavuniya, BH Cheddikulam, BH Poovarasankulum, Pampainmadu Hospital, DGH Mannar, BH Kantale, BH Padaviya, GH , TH Kurunagala

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I. Situation Overview & highlights

TRINCOMALEE • On 3 August, the Muttur District Secretariat released a phased resettlement plan for all remaining people displaced in 2006/07 in District, who are returning to Trincomalee. It is expected that 429 will have been resettled by 15 September.

VAVUNIYA • All zones in Menik Farm were hit by flash floods caused by heavy rains and strong winds, which commenced on 14 August. On 16 August, camp authorities confirmed that Zone 4 was the most seriously affected. Tents in 16 out of 37 blocks were damaged or destroyed, leaving 17,539 individuals of the total population of 36,785 in Zone 4 without shelter. Conditions on the ground were made even worse by the overflow of liquid waste and excrement from damaged sewage pipes. IDPs have been advised to seek shelter in the Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS) instead of trying to take down and move their tents elsewhere. Camp officials state that IDPs will be relocated to public spaces, such as schools, only as a last resort. Reports indicate that the floodwater is receding, leaving behind stagnant pools contaminated with sewage. Humanitarian agencies are preparing to decommission some latrines and drain the stagnant water.

• The provision of food to Menik Farm is a challenge, given the prevailing weather conditions. On 14 August, the first day of rain, IDPs in some flood-affected zones received only biscuits and water. A few IDPs have resumed cooking on their own and some of them are trying to dry out soaked rice and grains in the sun before the next rains. There are concerns about how to access the entire camp population with 3 meals a day.

• The Shelter Cluster will carry out a rapid assessment of flood damage to the camp’s infrastructure on 15 August. The Food Cluster will undertake a similar exercise on 17 August. Assessment results will be shared with humanitarian partners in the coming days.

FUNDING • On 8 August, the Government of India donated 600 MT of relief items to WFP and UNHCR to assist Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the north and east, particularly those returning home. The consignment included plastic mats, jerry cans, clothing, footwear and packets of spices.

• On 13 August, the Government of Malaysia donated a sum of US$100,000 to the Government of Sri Lanka for the welfare of IDPs in the north and east.

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II. Cluster Overview & highlights

SHELTER / NFI / CAMP MANAGEMENT

Vavuniya • Analyses by the Shelter and WASH Clusters have indicated a very limited range of options to respond to emergencies during the rainy season, while IDPs remain restricted to the camps. There may be a significant gap in agency capacities to deal with a worst-case scenario of serious destruction to IDP shelters and camp facilities as a result of cyclonic weather conditions. These concerns were shared with the SLA and the GA so that other options, such as accelerated resettlement, may be explored. Government authorities at Menik Farm have suggested that the resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to the Mannar and Jaffna districts maybe accelerated in response to the worsening weather conditions. Camp officials are currently identifying and registering families to be returned to their homes in the above mentioned districts

• At a 13 August meeting with Shelter Cluster representatives, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) stated that it plans to assess the risk of floods in the Sumathipuram site with a view to relocating the camp to an alternative site if necessary and requested a technical meeting with UNHCR on 18 August to discuss strategies to reduce the risk of damage to camp infrastructure by strong winds and heavy rains during the monsoon season. WASH inputs are also being sought.

• At a 13 August meeting with a team from the Shelter Cluster, the Government Agent endorsed a proposal to train IDPs and hand over the maintenance of Menik Farm shelters to the camp’s inhabitants as soon as possible. Humanitarian agencies will be requested to provide shelter sheeting and tools as well as support capacity building. Also, the Shelter Cluster is seeking to systematise maintenance in Menik Farm and commence maintenance chores in the smaller sites.

• The SLA also indicated its intention to continue to vacate IDP sites on school premises by identifying and developing five small sites, each to hold around 5,000 IDPs. The new camps may also be used to ease congestion in the existing sites, thus helping to deal with the impact of adverse weather conditions.

• Some shelters in Zone 7, Menik Farm, are leaking due to vandalism by unknown persons and damage caused by heavy winds.

• Shelter agencies have started surface drainage work in Zone 2, Menik Farm, and are preparing to undertake work in the other sites. There are concerns about completing the work before the rains set in.

HEALTH (AND NUTRITION) • The Ministry of Health (MoH) has obtained Cabinet approval to bring Cheddikulam, in , under its direct management as a separate division. This decision was taken to strengthen healthcare services in all IDP sites in the area, including Menik Farm.

• In Trincomalee, the health status at the Pulmoddai IDP sites remained stable. No new cases of chicken pox or viral hepatitis were reported. However cases of respiratory tract infections are still being reported.

MINE ACTION • Between 1 January and 10 August, approximately 55km2 of land was cleared in the north and east. This includes Battle Area Clearance (BAC – a quick visual method of clearance) and minefield clearance using manual and mechanical methods. Approximately a further 11km2 of area is currently under clearance.

• In Jaffna, 1 deminer was injured while engaged in clearing the Thamputhoddam minefield in the D.S. Division on 1 August. A second deminer was injured on the same site on 2 August. In Batticaloa on 6 August, 1 deminer was injured on the job at the Kajuwatte North site,

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Koravilpattu D.S. Division. The accidents are under investigation

EDUCATION • In Vavuniya on 11 August, 1,190 students among the district’s IDP population commenced their General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) examinations. Humanitarian agencies are providing support to register students, transport both candidates and invigilators to examination centres, provide stationery items and ensure that all students receive breakfast prior to sitting for their papers.

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Jaffna District Sector Organization Location Activity Protection DRC Chavakachcheri Provided special nutritional liquid food for D.S. Division vulnerable IDPs at PRI B . Mine Action UNICEF with Jaffna D.S. Division Supported the submission of a mine/UXO Sarvodaya removal request to the District Mine Action Office (DMAO) from Colombothurai where a road closed by the military for a long time was opened recently. UNICEF with Jaffna D.S. Division Supported 03 MRE programmes in Sarvodaya Colombothurai for 106 community members on mine/UXO risks and reporting to the authorities about suspicious objects. Child SCiSL Sandilipay, Arranged awareness programmes on child Protection Chankanai and rights for children and parents at Savatkaddu, Tellipalai D.S. Alaveddy south and Tholpuram West. Divisions Jaffna D.S. Arranged child protection policy training Division arranged for 25 partner staff. Sandilipay D.S. Arranged training on Child Rights Convention Division for 30 members of Village Level Child Protection Committee in Pandatharippu. SCiSL with Chankanai D.S. Reunited 2 male children with their families. Department of Child Division Probation, Sarvodaya SCiSL with Sandilipay D.S. Reunited 4 male children with their families. Department of Child Division Probation, SOND SCiSL with D.S. Reunited 4 male children with their families. Department of Child Division Probation, Shanthiham FORUT Chavakachcheri Follow-up session on guided group activities for D.S. Division 39 GCE O/L and A/L students at Kodikamam Ramavil. World Vision Kopay, , Catch-up classes and recreational activities are Chavakachcheri being carried out daily at the Child Well-being & Velanai DS Centres at Poiddy, Thidatpulam, Sarasalai Divisions South and Allaipiddy villages. An average of 520 children benefited daily. Conducted a one-day training programme on Non Violent Communication for 15 child protection mobilizers. ASH UNICEF Chavakachcheri Provided special toilets for use of disabled D.S. Division persons. Completed construction of 4 emergency latrines being used by IDPs in PRI A and Kodikamam IDP sites. UNICEF Chavakachcheri Provided 2 taps to the PRI A and Kodikamam D.S. Division IDP sites. World Vision Chavakachcheri Issued cleaning materials to all welfare centers. and Kopay D.S. Divisions ZOA D.S One urinal was repaired in J / Polykandy HTMS Division in ZOA Point Pedro D.S A well apron was constructed in J / Division Hindu ladies college.

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Health & UNICEF with RDHS Supported one training programme on healthy Nutrition living for 30 community leaders. Caritas-HUDEC with Kopay, 231 patients attended mobile clinic at Madduvil Holy Cross Health Chavakachcheri Centre, Madduvil North, Anthanathidal and Centre D.S. Division Kapputhu. Maruthankerny, Provided 2 poor patients at Kudathanai and Sandilipay D.S. Sandilipay lenses. Division ZOA Supported 35 health volunteers assisting PHIs / D.S Division PHMs to improve health promotion activities in 04 welfare centers. Education UNICEF with Chavakachcheri Supported training of 30 primary teachers on Thenmaradchi Zone D.S. Division Child Centred Methodology (CCM). Education office Caritas-HUDEC with Chavakachcheri Conducted seminar for Grade 5 IDP students at Jaffna Zonal Education D.S. Division Kaithady welfare centre (25 students), Ramavil Department Welfare Centre (62 students), Kodikamam GT.M.S Welfare Centre (26 students) and Mirusuvil R.C Welfare Centre (36 students). Sandilipay D.S. Conducted trauma counselling for 58 Division hostellers at Sillalai H.F.C Children’s Home and H.F.C Children’s Home. , Support the cost of food, general Sandilipay , maintenance, tuition fees, school fees and Kopay,and allowance for the month of August for the affna D.S. staff of children’s homes (Kayts HFC, Divisions Karompon HFC, Sillalai HFC, Kopay Paasai Soolai Chidren Home, “Christ Hall”-Kayts, St.Patricks hostel, Ilavalai HFC hostel). ZOA with Department Chavakachcheri Catch-up education programme for 64 G.C.E O of Education D.S Division / L students at Kodikamam GTMS. Catch-up education programme for 62 G.C.E O / L students at Mirusuvil RCTMS. Catch-up education programme for 104 G.C.E O / L students started in Ramavil Welfare centre through Eluthumadduval GTMS. Catch-up education programme for 70 G.C.E O / L students in Kaithady Muthukumarashamy MV. Capacity CARE International Kopay , Building (LIFI 2) Chankanai and 12 LIG fortnightly meetings conducted. Chavakachcheri D.S.Divisions World Vision Chankanai D.S. Conducted 3 days training for 21 members Division of “Kalaivani” Community Centre at Kottiyawatthai village on various aspects of strengthening CBOs. Conducted 3 days training for 18 members of “Ambal” Community Centre at Muthalikovilady village on various aspects of strengthening CBOs. Alcohol , Drug FORUT Karaveddy and Conducted orientation on ADD for GSs, and Uduvil D.S. Samurthi officers and volunteers at the Development Divisions Karaveddy and Uduvil D.S. offices. Food Aid Caritas-HUDEC Kopay, Subsidiary food distributed for mid-day meal to Chavakachcheri 7,985 IDPs at the welfare centres. Jaffna D.S. Division DRC Kopay D.S. Issued 192 complementary food parcels for 96

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Division medical allowance patients. Point Pedro Issued 60 complementary food parcels for 30 D.S. Division medical allowance patients. Karaveddy D.S. Issued 96 complementary food parcels for 48 Division medical allowance patients. NFI Caritas-HUDEC Chavakachcheri Play materials (Sewing, See-saw, slider, and D.S. Division climber) distributed to Ramavil Preschool and Kaithady Welfare centre preschool. And 3 plastic tables and 10 chairs also provided to Ramavil welfare centre Preschool. Christian Aid with SOND Chavakachcheri Distributed clothes, undergarments and soap D.S. Division products to 75 families in Old Court House IDP camp. Livelihood DRC Sandilipay, IDPs engaged in 56 man/days cash-for-work, Chankanai D.S. renovating Eelupuliyadi Road Division World Vision Chavakachcheri Issued maize seeds and fertilizers for 82 trained D.S. Division farmers from Sarasalai South, Chandrapuram and Kaithady for planting. Trained another 50 farmers selected from the above villages on cultivation of maize and issued seeds and fertilizers for planting. Renovation of Mathulai tank at Sarasalai is in progress & 5100 out of 5911 work days completed to date. Renovation of 02 agro wells at Sarasalai South and 02 agro-wells at Chandrapuram villages completed. Renovation work in 06 wells is in progress. World Vision Chankanai D.S. Katkali tank and channel renovation at Division Muthalikovilady is nearing completion. Turfing to be done. Kopay D.S. Renovation of Thavasi channel & Pond is in Division progress, 634 work days out of 698 are completed. Held 04 training programmes on cultivation of maize for 130 farmers of Thampalai Kathiripay, Atchuvely North, Iddaikadu and Sirupiddy West villages and issued seeds and fertilizers for planting. World Vision Uduvil D.S. Division Conducted 03 training programmes on maize cultivation for 61 farmers at Thidatpulam, Mailankadu and Earlalai villages and issued seeds and fertilizers for planting. ZOA with Department of Point Pedro D.S Donated a complete large home garden Agriculture - Thirunelvely Division package to 04 selected families. Chavakachcheri Donated a complete large home garden D.S. Division package to 02 selected families. Karainagar AGA Donated a complete large home garden Division package to a selected family. Infrastructure UNOPS Chavakachcheri Completed the renovation Sankaththanai 1st D.S. Division Lane and Kanduvil 2nd Lane. UNOPS Chavakachcheri Renovating the existing buildings and adding D.S. Division some additions to existing buildings in Kodikamam Ramavil IDP camp.

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TRINCOMALEE DISTRICT Sector Organization Location Activity Protection UNICEF and Continued to provide support to Probation and Child Care Department of Pulmoddai services for the identification and verification of separated Probation and and unaccompanied children in Sahanagama IDP camps Child Care in Pulmoddai. Re-unification with family and relatives remained a challenge in Trincomalee. UNICEF / Sahanagama IDP Regular home (shelter) visits by Child Facilitators to SCiSL / SDF camps separated and unaccompanied children is ongoing. There are a total of 21 facilitators supported by UNICEF and SCiSL working in Plots 1 and 2 at the Shahanagama IDP camp. Child Friendly Space Activities continued including traditional games, weekly cultural programme, indoor and out door games with the support of the Child Facilitators. 1254 children participated in the activities during the week. Awareness on Child Abuse was conducted by Child Facilitators in Sahamagama Camp Plot 1 where 86 parents participated. UNICEF/ CTF Igbalnagar, Conducted Mine Risk Education community liaison Selvanagar, activities in Igbalnagar and Selvanagar areas. Mine Risk Padalipuram and awareness was also delivered in Padalipuram and Veeranaga Veeranagar though drama, house to house visits and distribution of posters. Emergency Shelter, Camp PIN Pulmodai 50 IDP shelters completed Coordination/Management NRC Muthur east Provided 46 core shelters in Kattaiparichan North, 12 core shelters in Salaiyoor and 2 core shelters are in progress in Kattaiparichan south. Completed construction of 80 core shelters in Kaddaiparichchan south and north GN division and 09 core shelters in Pallikudiyeruppu GN division in 2009. WASH NWSDB, ACLG Shahanagama Plot Bowsering of an average 23 liters of drinking and / Pradeshiya 1 and 2 cleaning water per day per person to plot 1 and 35 liters Saba, UNICEF, to plot 2 IOM, World Vision, Malteser International and Muslim Aid UNICEF / Mercy Shahanagana IDP Repair of 13 toilets and replacement of 8 taps for water Foundation / camp tanks at Plots 1 and 2. SDF UNICEF / 3CD Sinakulam Constructing 7 semi permanent toilets at the Sinnakualm relocation site for 64 returnee families. Repair work of water and sanitation facilities is ongoing at the Kilivetti IDPs transit site. The activities will benefit 448 IDP families UNICEF Gomarankadawela Distributed 6 water tanks of 1000 liter capacity with stands to resettlement villages in Gomarankadawela DS division fto store drinking water for 190 families in 6 villages. Arrangements are ongoing with the Assistant Commission for Local Government, Pradeshiya Saba and the Divisional Secretary to construct 6 common wells and 12 semi permanent toilets in these villages.

UNICEF / ISRC Chenaiyoor, Muthur Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Training (PHAST) East and completed training for 39 village leaders drawn from Chenaiyoor GN Division in Muthur East. The village leaders will consequently pass the knowledge and skills to the villagers. The activity is covering resettlement

areas in the district.

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Oxfam / Pulmoddai / Yan Installation of a Water Purification Plant of 60,000 litre Sarvodaya Oya capacity. NRC Muthur east Assessments ongoing to construct 100 permanent toilets in Kaddaiparichchan south and north

Health UNICEF/ Shahanagama IDP All the children above 6 months of age and adults given RDHS/ MOH camp vitamin A mega dose About 1056 U5 children have been given oral polio vaccine. All the children above 1 year and adults given worm treatment with Mebendazole Education UNICEF/ Muthur Catch-Up Education classes for children who missed Muthur Zone schooling for a period of time due to displacement in Education Muthur East resettled schools. There are 200 children in Office Grades 3-5 from 10 schools and 100 children in grades 6- 9 from 05 schools taking part in the classes. Livelihood PIN Verugal DS Division Perennial crops distribution in 3 villages PIN Seruvila DS Division Perennial crops distribution in 5 villages and intercropping

Vavuniya Sector Organization Location Activity Health MOH / All IDP sites in Completed Child Health Campaign for IDP children under RDHS / D- Vavuniya (Zones 5 years of age (details below). MOH initial assessments IDP with and temporary suggest that 99% of the target group was reached. Exact UNICEF / sites) numbers being released. WHO / Provided a single dose of the measles vaccine, Sarvodaya / irrespective of earlier immunization, to all 6-12 month olds. all health & Provided advance dose of the measles rubella (MR) non-health vaccine to all 3 years olds. NGOs Provided 6-59 month olds a single dose of Vitamin A supplementation. Provided 6-12 year olds a dose of MR if there was no evidence of having received it earlier. Provided a dose of the oral polio vaccine irrespective of earlier immunisation to all under 5 year olds. Provided 200 mg of Mebendazole (deworming treatment) to all 2-5 year olds. Provided 2.5 ml of Pyrantal Palmoate (deworming treatment) to 6-23 month year olds. RDHS / D-IDP / DH Helped treatment of 254 cases of chicken pox, 135 cases Epidemiology Poovarasankulam of IH and 9 suspected cases of measles among Vavuniya’s Unit with WHO IDP population. Health coordination Provided a tent to be used by the ANC and two generators Center at to be used at the health staff facility. Cheddikulam IOM/MOH/WHO Menik Farm Zones Site assessment for the PHC. 6A, 6B & 8 IOM/MOH Menik Farm Zone 2 Health promotion activities in the form of street drama and billboards UNFPA/ Menik Farm Zone 15 Mobile RH clinics were conducted with the assistance implemented by 0, Zone 1, Zone 2, of government medical staff. FPASL Zone 3, Zone 4 2 new be-frienders were appointed to assist displaced people with psychosocial problems. 2 awareness raising programmes were conducted on RH and HIV/AIDS. 750 hygiene packs were distributed among displaced women and girls of reproductive age. Oxfam GB Manik Farm Zone 2 Distributed 899 Hygiene Kits Manik Farm Zones Conducted 135 CHVs discussions; 20 User Group 1, 2, 3 and 4 discussions; 4,204 household visits; 119 health education sessions; 13 dramas; 230 children’s hygiene promotion activities; 146 cleaning campaigns; and 27 hygiene promotion campaigns. UNICEF with Menik Farm Zone Provided logistical support for nutrition training. Family Health 2,3,4 Bureau and

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Sarvodaya World Vision Veerapuram IDP Supplementary feeding for 715 beneficiaries. Camp Menik Farm Zone Supplementary feeding for 982 beneficiaries. 05 Soodhuveththapula Supplementary feeding for 400 beneficiaries wu MOH with Menik Farm Zone 2 Support to health care services. CHA and Supplying of required paramedical staff and Mercy administrative staff to support Malaysia the PHCs. Supplementing of additional medicines. Average of 200 patients per day in each PHC. Conducting the second eye clinic with the help of Eric Rajapakse Optometrists and the delivery of necessary spectacles.

Menik Farm Clinics run by MOH Zone 3 Equipping a laboratory facility in the Referral centre

Menik Farm Zone 4 Established a 3rd Primary Health Care Centre at Block-E 6 and officially handed over to MOH. The centre will be in operation this week CHA/MM will provide all support requested by MOH Cheddikulum.

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Acronyms

ACLG - Assistant Commissioner Local Government ECE - Early Childhood Education ECHO - Humanitarian PHM - Public Health Midwives Aid Department ADGM - age, gender and diversity mainstreaming PHI – Public Health Inspectors EHESP - Emergency House Hold Economic Security AP - Anti-Personnel Program PS - Pradeshiya Saba ASC - Area Security Coordinator EHI - Essential Household Items QIP - Quick Impact Project AWF - Affected Women Forum EOD - Explosive Ordnance Disposal RDA - Road Development Authority BAC - Battle Area Clearance EVI - Extremely Vulnerable Individual RDHS - Regional Directorate of Health Services CBDRM - Community Based Disaster Risk FDL - Forward Defence Line RDS - Rural Development Society Management FFE - Food for Education REERDO - Rural Economic, Education, Research and CBI - Classroom Based Intervention Development Organization FFW - Food for Work CBO - Community Based Organisations RSG - Representative of the Secretary General FSA - Field Security Advisor CBSM - Confidence Building and Stabilization RCTMS - Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School FSD - Swiss Foundation for Mine Action Measures rwh - rain water harvesting GAA - German Agro Action CCHA - Consultative Committee on Humanitarian SAA - Small Arms Ammunition Assistance GND - Grama Niladari Division SAC - School Attendance Committee 3CD – Coordination Centre for Community GP - Guiding Principles Development SBM - School Based Management GRC - German Red Cross CF - child friendly SCC - Shelter Coordination Cell GS - Grama Sevaka CFA - Cease Fire Agreement SCiSL - Save the Children in Sri Lanka GTMS - Government Tamil Mixed School CFE - Child Friendly Environment SDF – Social Development Foundation GVC - Gruppo Volontariato Civile CM - Camp Management SDS - School Development Society HALO - Hazardous Area Life Support Organization C&M - Care and Maintenance SFP - School Feeding Programme HEO - Health Education Officer COC - Chamber of Commerce SLF - Sewa Lanka Foundation HRC - Human Rights Commission CRADA - Centre for Rehabilitation of Alcoholics SLLRDC – Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and HSZ - High Security Zone and Drug Addicts Development Corporation LEADS - Lanka Evangelical Alliance Development CRC - Child Rights Convention SLMM - Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission Service CRDO - Community Resource Development SLRCS - Sri Lanka Red Cross Society LOLDDL - Land O’ Lakes Dairy Development Lanka Organsiation SM - Social Mobilization ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross CSB - Corn Soya Blend STF- Special Task Force MA - Mine Action CTF - Community Trust Fund SOND - Social Organisation for Networking for MCN - Mother and Child Nutrition CWBC - Child Well-Being Committee Development MMIPE - Milinda Moragoda Institute For Peoples’ DAPH - Department of Animal Production and SIYB - Start and Improve Your Business) Empowerment Health TCCS - Thrift and Credit Co-op Societies MN - Manmunai North DDG - Danish De-mining Group TDDA – Trincomalee District Development Association ZEO - Zonal Education Office DMAO - District Mine Action Offices TDH - Terre des hommes MoD - Ministry of Defense DDMC - District Disaster Management Coordinator TLS – Temporary Learning Space MoH – Ministry of Health DDMU - District Disaster Management Unit ToT - Training of Trainers MOH - Medical Officer of Health DMU - Disaster Management Unit TS - Temporary Shelter MRE - Mine Risk Education DoA - Department of Agriculture TMVP - Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal MSF - Doctors Without Borders DPDHS- Deputy Provincial Dire ctor of Health TP - Transition Programme Services NECORD - North East Community Restoration Development VEP - Village Emergency Preparedness DPU - Deep Penetration Unit NPA - Norwegian People Aid VGF - Vulnerable Group Feeding DRMU - Disaster Risk Management Unit NRP - Nutrition Rehabilitation Programme VOSD - Voluntary Organization for Social Development DRR - Disaster Risk Reduction NWS&DB - National Water Supply Drainage Board WC - Welfare Center DSD- Divisional Secretariat Division PPCC - Professional Psycho-social Counseling Centre WV - World Vision ECCDC - Early Childhood Care and Development Centers WWDF - Working Women Development Foundation ECE - Early Childhood Education

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

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