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Canada announces humanitarian aid to cyclone-devastated Sri Lanka
The funding package includes $1.4 million to the World Food Programme to provide immediate access to food for affected households.
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Prabhjot Paul Singh - Tue, 16, Dec 2025
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People gather at an area affected by floods, following heavy rainfall in Malwana, Sri Lanka, November 29, 2025. / REUTERS/ Thilina Kaluthotage
Canada has announced more than $2 million in humanitarian assistance to support emergency relief efforts in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
“The loss of life and devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah is heartbreaking. Canada stands in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka during this difficult time,” said Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development.
The funding package includes $1.4 million to the World Food Programme to provide immediate access to food for affected households; $350,000 to World Vision Canada, a member of the Humanitarian Coalition, to supply relief items and emergency shelters along with water, sanitation and hygiene services through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund; $215,000 to support ongoing relief operations of the Sri Lanka Red Cross through the Emergency Disaster Assistance Fund administered by the Canadian Red Cross; and nearly $70,000 through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives to deliver emergency relief.
Canadian Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Cyclone Ditwah had caused “unimaginable loss,” leaving families and communities across Sri Lanka facing devastation and uncertainty.
“Canada stands with those impacted and will continue to provide humanitarian aid and support to help communities recover and rebuild,” he said in a statement.
In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Canada provided $8.1 million in bilateral development assistance to Sri Lanka.
Canada said it continues to monitor the situation closely and remains in contact with experienced partners to assess and respond to evolving needs.
Cyclone Ditwah triggered widespread flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka, claiming lives and causing extensive damage to homes and infrastructure, severely disrupting communities and local economies.
Canadian officials said the current assistance is focused on immediate relief, with a commitment to explore additional ways to support recovery efforts as conditions evolve.
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