The Government of Japan has provided US$311,814 (approximately Rs.36 million) for the “Support for Livelihood of Returnees in Battticaloa District (Phase 2)” to be implemented by JEN (Japan Emergency NGOs), a Japanese humanitarian NGO, under the Japan-NGO Cooperation Grant scheme.

The project contributes to construct 40 agro-wells, provide 40 water pumps, and to conduct workshops to strengthen communities in the 8 Grama Niladhari Divisions of Kiran and Chenkalady District Secretary division in Battticaloa. It is envisaged that the project provides stable water supply, ensures livelihood and food security, and improves income of 1,000 people.

This is the fourth phase of the “Livelihood Project for Returnees in Battticaloa” that JEN has implemented since 2007 through the Japan-NGO cooperation Grant scheme as well as the “Japan Platform (JPF).

JEN also has been supporting the Emergency Water Supply for the Internal Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North, utilizing Rs.60 million through the JPF. In addition to JEN, six Japanese Humanitarian NGOs are providing emergency support for the IDPs in the North through JPF.