Dates: 11, 12 and 25 May 2026
Locations: Verugal, Kuchchaveli and Muthur Divisional Secretariat Divisions, Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka

With financial support from the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and through the coordination of the Viruddhi Network, Aham Humanitarian Resource Centre (AHRC) and PCCJ jointly provided cash assistance to 175 families affected by Cyclone Ditwah in the Verugal, Kuchchaveli and Muthur Divisional Secretariat Divisions of Trincomalee District.

The assistance was provided with the approval and guidance of the respective Divisional Secretaries. Each selected family received a cheque worth LKR 23,000 to help purchase essential household items and meet immediate domestic needs following the disaster.

Assistance to 65 Families in Verugal – 11 May 2026

On 11 May 2026, AHRC and PCCJ distributed cheques to 65 families affected by Cyclone Ditwah in the Verugal Divisional Secretariat Division. The distribution took place at the Verugal Divisional Secretariat, with the approval and guidance of the Divisional Secretary.

The event was attended by the Verugal Divisional Secretary and Assistant Divisional Secretary, the Director and Deputy Director of AHRC, project accountants, and the Chairperson and Project Coordinator of PCCJ. Representatives of the participating organizations jointly handed over the cheques to the affected families.

Assistance to 50 Families in Kuchchaveli – 12 May 2026

On 12 May 2026, a further round of assistance was provided to 50 families affected by Cyclone Ditwah in the Kuchchaveli Divisional Secretariat Division. The cheques, each valued at LKR 23,000, were distributed at the Kuchchaveli Divisional Secretariat with the approval and guidance of the Divisional Secretary.

The event was attended by the Kuchchaveli Divisional Secretary, Deputy Director of Planning, Administrative Officer, and the Director, Deputy Director and project accountants of AHRC. They participated in handing over the cheques to the selected beneficiaries.

Assistance to 60 Families in Muthur – 25 May 2026

On 25 May 2026, AHRC and PCCJ continued the assistance programme in the Muthur Divisional Secretariat Division, distributing cheques worth LKR 23,000 each to 60 families affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The distribution was held at the Muthur Divisional Secretariat with the approval and guidance of the Divisional Secretary.

The event was attended by the Muthur Divisional Secretary and relevant sectoral officers, along with the Director, Deputy Director and staff of AHRC. The representatives jointly handed over the cheques to the affected beneficiaries.

Supporting Disaster-Affected Families

Across the three Divisional Secretariat Divisions, the programme reached a total of 175 families, with each family receiving LKR 23,000 in cash assistance through cheques. The total value of the assistance distributed was LKR 4,025,000.

The initiative was designed to help affected households purchase essential household items and support their recovery following the cyclone. The collaboration between UNOPS, the Viruddhi Network, AHRC and PCCJ, together with the guidance of the respective Divisional Secretariats, enabled the assistance to reach selected families in the three areas.

AHRC and PCCJ express their sincere gratitude to UNOPS, the Viruddhi Network, the respective Divisional Secretaries and government officials, and everyone who contributed to the successful implementation of this humanitarian assistance programme.