Since August, the A9 road which is the main access to the Jaffna Peninsula has been closed. As a result, the people of Jaffna are facing several food shortages. Schools have been reopened but children are finding it very difficult to attend school. Schools are running their academic programs behind schedule.
Children Face Starvation There are 260 children participating in the Change Makers Club activities in Mannatkaadu and Seendippanthalin in the Jaffna district. Due to the current situation they are struggling for food. All the children’s families are from the fishing community. Due to the ban on fishing imposed by the military for security reasons, these children face starvation. Their parents are unable to earn a living or provide food for their families. Alliance Development Trust was able to help 101 children from such families by providing dry rations (rice, flour, dhal, sugar etc.) which is enough for each family for one week.
Major Challenges
We were able to provide relief to only 101 families out of 260 families. This was because of the current shortage of food items in Jaffna.
Since there are military check points everywhere, people are afraid to go out. The dry rations we have given are limited and after one or two weeks they may face difficulties again.
Since August, the A9 road which is the main access to the Jaffna Peninsula has been closed. As a result, the people of Jaffna are facing several food shortages. Schools have been reopened but children are finding it very difficult to attend school. Schools are running their academic programs behind schedule.
Mannatkaadu and Seendippanthalin in the Jaffna district. Due to the current situation they are struggling for food. All the children’s families are from the fishing community. Due to the ban on fishing imposed by the military for security reasons, these children face starvation. Their parents are unable to earn a living or provide food for their families. Alliance Development Trust was able to help 101 children from such families by providing dry rations (rice, flour, dhal, sugar etc.) which is enough for each family for one week. 
