Partnership helps restore public services in rural Sri Lanka

http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/sri_lanka_62449.html

By Mervyn Fletcher

TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka, 15 May 2012 – It’s the morning rounds of the village mothers’ support group. Today, they’re visiting one of the poorest families in this remote village in eastern Sri Lanka.

Their concern is Sujalan, the youngest of Packiyaluxmi’s three children. He’s 2 years old and recovering from severe acute malnutrition. The women want to monitor his progress, check his medical record and give support. At his home, they find good news: Sujalan’s health is improving.

The mothers’ support group is just one of many important initiatives resulting from a 3-year partnership between the European Union (EU) and UNICEF, in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka. Continue reading