10/14/2026
As part of its ongoing response to Cyclone Ditwah and the resulting floods in Sri Lanka, Qatar Charity (QC) distributed kitchen kits and essential household items to 560 affected families across four administrative divisions in Puttalam District. The project was implemented with the support of benefactors in Qatar at a cost of QR 266,575.
Restoring Daily Life
The project aims to help families, who lost their belongings, resume their daily routines, ease the hardships they face during the recovery period, and restore a sense of stability within their households.
The assistance included essential cooking utensils and household items. Many families had lost these necessities after their homes were damaged or their belongings were swept away by the floods.
The intervention addressed urgent needs in the affected communities, particularly among low-income families unable to replace the items they had lost. The distributed supplies will enable them to prepare meals at home and manage their household needs more independently.
Appreciation for the Support
Beneficiary Anne Roshani expressed her gratitude, saying: “The floods washed away all my belongings. The items Qatar Charity provided me today are worth more than 100 times their material value to me.”
Another beneficiary, Navodya Saubagya, said: “I am very happy to receive the kitchen kits provided by Qatar Charity following the floods. I extend my sincere thanks to Qatar Charity and the benefactors who supported this assistance.”
Ayesha Prasadi, Divisional Secretary of Arachchikattuwa, also praised the initiative. She noted that 360 families, whose homes had been completely destroyed, received kitchen kits. She also thanked Qatar Charity for supporting the affected households.
The project supports families’ recovery by helping them regain stability and manage their daily needs independently. It also reflects Qatar Charity’s commitment to delivering assistance that preserves the dignity of disaster-affected communities and helps them rebuild their lives.
Continued Relief Response
The initiative builds on Qatar Charity’s earlier response to the cyclone, which included the distribution of 1,800 food baskets to affected families during the immediate aftermath of the disaster.
Qatar Charity also provided Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre with equipment to support search-and-rescue operations, including boat engines, electric generators, and water pumps. The equipment strengthened the authorities’ ability to reach affected communities and respond to emergencies.