Master trainers under NPC’s project Technical Assistance to Justice Institutions in Sri Lanka working in 10 districts across the country are collaborating with government officials to fight the spread of Covid-19 using the strong network they have built with among NGOs and the private sector within the district.

In the Monaragala District, master trainer U.G Chandana conducted training sessions in disadvantaged rural areas, where most people are daily wage earners who are badly hit by the curfew. After discussions with Mr. Chandana, government officials agreed to provide essential dry foods regularly to poor families.

The master trainer in the Ratnapura District, Priyantha, is working with the estate sector, which is isolated and poverty-stricken. He provided dry food to more than 500 families with donations from the business community. He formed a committee with religious and community leaders, government officers and youth to manage the activities.

In the Kurunegala district, master trainers, together with youth societies, are finding families in need of assistance. They distributed more than 250 lunch packs to disadvantaged families.

Aruna Hema Sri, master trainer in the Badulla District, collaborated with other NGOs to distribute dry food and conduct awareness activities on hygiene measures required to combat the virus.

Anuradhapura District master trainers, together with the district NGO forum and the District Secretariat, created a mechanism to convey correct information about the virus to the community.

Before the restrictions on gathering of people, Hambantota District master trainers held a meeting with fishermen in the area to explain about the dangers of Ccovid-19 and the precautions necessary to avoid its spread. Master trainers in Matara and Weligama area provided dry food to the fishing community. Polonnaruwa, Kalutara and Kandy master trainers are also providing relief to poor community members.