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Relief Efforts

From January through May 2009, the North and East of Sri Lanka experienced an intense spike in violence, as the country's long-standing civil conflict continued to play out. The war was officially declared over in May 2009 when the government regained control over all territory. As a result of the conflict, hundreds of thousands of persons were displaced, and daily life was severely disrupted throughout the affected regions. Since February 2009, IMHO responded to the needs as they arose. With many thousands still remaining in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across northern Sri Lanka, IMHO remains committed to serving the humanitarian needs of these persons and others on the outside who have been affected by this conflict.

IMHO's efforts in response to this ongoing humanitarian situation have so far included:

                  Nutrition: $209,000
                  Medicines: $30,000
                  Mobile Medical Clinics: $40,000
                  Hygienic Kits & Clothes: $12,500
                  Hospital Renovation: $5,000
                  Construction of Toilets: $36,000
                  Construction of Tube Wells: $13,300
                  Physical Rehabilitation for Amputees: $79,800
                  Medical Students Support Fund: $7,500
                  Orphans Support: $9,600                  
                  Mental Health Services: $41,300

What a difference this all has made in helping those at the ground to save lives and to improve the conditions and quality of life for those who survived this terrible tragedy. We will continue to press on.

Photos of Crisis & IDPs

Photo Gallery 1: Affected by War

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Photo Gallery 2: Child Malnutrition

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Photo Gallery 3: April 2009

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Photo Gallery 4: May 2009

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Photo Gallery 5: Hospital Renovation for IDPs

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Photo Gallery 6: Semi-Permanent Ward for Pregnant Women

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Photo Gallery 7: Poor Conditions in IDP Camps

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Amputee Rehab

IMHO has lent its support to a number of projects to serve the needs of war amputees and the physically disabled throughout Northern Sri Lanka. Working with a handful of partner organizations, including Survivors Associated, the Meththa Foundation, Motivation Charitable Trust, Sivan Arul Illam, the Jaffna Jaipur Centre for Disability Rehabilitation (JJCDR), Mannar District General Hospital, and others, IMHO is committed to the full and comprehensive rehabilitation of war victims and others who are disabled. Efforts have included support for corrective surgeries to be done on amputated limbs, the fitting of artificial limbs, pre- and post-op physiotherapy, counseling & psychosocial services, provision of wheelchairs & other orthotic/mobility devices, livelihoods support, and more. With as many as 25,000-30,000+ amputees and disabled persons, the needs are massive. Many continue to suffer from physical and mental trauma, lack of occupation, discomfort, and lack of mobility, all of which must be addressed urgently.

IMHO has committed over US$90,000 so far and has made amputee rehabilitation a top priority for 2010. IMHO Canada is also taking strides towards supporting these efforts as well.

Photo Gallery: Mannar Amputee Rehab

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Photo Gallery: Jaffna Jaipur Centre for Disability Rehabilitation

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