US to provide USD 1 M for resettlement in Sampur

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The United States said today it would join with other international donors to provide one million US dollars to support resettlement efforts in Sampur as part of its continuing commitment to strengthen Sri Lanka’s peace and development.

The US Embassy said as President Maithripala Sirisena said last Saturday at a ceremony in Sampur, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka’s efforts had attracted support from the international community.

“The United States joined other international donors and will provide $1 million to support resettlement efforts in Sampur as part of its continuing commitment to strengthen Sri Lanka’s peace and development,” the release issued by the Embassy said.

“Our goal is to help Sri Lankans around the country overcome the effects of conflict and displacement, improve the lives of their families and communities, and live with dignity,” said U.S. Ambassador Atul Keshap.

The first $100,000 would be managed by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide newly-resettled communities with a range of services and means of support to meet their basic needs while another $900,000 was planned by the U.S. Embassy to build two schools in the Sampur region with facilities to support and house displaced families.

“This $1 million in aid is part of broader U.S. efforts to build schools, hospitals, markets, and other facilities for people in former conflict-affected communities. Other programs include helping provide job opportunities and entrepreneurship skills for people across Sri Lanka,” the release said.

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Saman Wednesday, 26 August 2015 11:19 AM

US loves Sampur! US loves Trinco! US loves SL! US loves all because US loves US!

TP Thursday, 27 August 2015 03:06 AM

They shud use it on themselves. USA is sinking. Their people need it. Charity begins at home

sach Wednesday, 26 August 2015 08:13 AM

They love Sampur

Shan Wednesday, 26 August 2015 08:51 AM

Peanuts, how about 50000 houses like the Indian do

Sapu Wednesday, 26 August 2015 08:57 AM

Take a look at South Korea first

Mike Thursday, 27 August 2015 08:00 AM

Now we see the difference. RW voice and MR voice. They both says the same but in different manner. US got the right person to tackle easily. We will get the thunders soon. People better look for shelters. Worst will commence soon.

AR Wednesday, 26 August 2015 09:06 AM

What do they want in return? Another military base of US?

V.I.S.Jayapalan Poet poet Wednesday, 26 August 2015 12:40 PM

Thanks US...People of Samur need more resource to build up their lost life. Let International community join in hand with US to help this IDPs

Bippity Boppity Boo Tuesday, 25 August 2015 07:57 PM

Hurry!

Pramod Fernando Tuesday, 25 August 2015 09:10 PM

When was the last time USA improved the life of people in any country?

Sapu Wednesday, 26 August 2015 10:38 AM

they want a friendly ally in South Asia

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