Qatar Charity Delivers Kitchen Kits to Flood‑Hit Families in Sri Lanka

In Qatar, the charity organisation Qatar Charity has distributed kitchen kits and essential household items to 560 flood‑affected families across four administrative divisions in Sri Lanka’s Puttalam District.

Aid Distribution in Puttalam

The initiative, supported by benefactors in Qatar, cost QR 266,575. Qatar Charity said the project aims to help families who lost belongings resume their daily routines, ease hardships during recovery and restore stability to their households. The assistance consisted of essential cooking utensils and household items, many of which had been lost when floodwaters damaged homes or swept away possessions.

Beneficiary and Official Comments

Anne Roshani, a recipient, said: “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.” Navodya Saubagya added: “I am very happy to receive the kitchen kits provided by Qatar Charity. I extend my sincere thanks to Qatar Charity and the benefactors who supported this assistance.” Ayesha Prasadi, Divisional Secretary of Arachchikattuwa, noted that 360 families whose homes were destroyed received kitchen kits and thanked Qatar Charity for supporting the affected households.

Broader Relief Efforts

Qatar Charity said the initiative supports families’ recovery by helping them regain stability and manage daily needs, reflecting its commitment to delivering assistance that preserves the dignity of disaster‑affected communities. The effort builds on an earlier response to Cyclone Ditwah, during which the organisation distributed 1,800 food baskets to affected families in the immediate aftermath. Additionally, Qatar Charity provided Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre with equipment for search‑and‑rescue operations, including boat engines, electric generators and water pumps, which strengthened the authorities’ ability to reach affected communities and respond to emergencies.