What: Built civilian war shelters and provided emergency supplies for displaced people during a period of intense fighting.
Where: Vernavil, Mullaitivu district
Why: We were approached by the community during a time of emergency distress, when the civil war was severely impacting their area. In addition to building a community war shelter, we provided emergency food relief, temporary housing, sanitation and water for internally displaced persons in the area.
When: December 2007
Who: Ruwan, Nick, and local partners, with remote support.