With funding support from The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF), the Sevalanka Foundation has launched a humanitarian relief programme to support flood-affected communities in Biyagama. The initiative focuses on restoring access to safe water, healthcare services, and essential public facilities during the critical recovery period following the Cyclone Ditwah.

Working closely with the Divisional Secretariat, the program prioritizes the cleaning and rehabilitation of contaminated dug and tube wells, helping address the urgent post-flood challenge of access to safe water. This intervention will also support the cleaning and reopening of essential public spaces, including schools, and Grama Niladhari (GN) offices, enabling authorities and communities to resume daily activities safely. The Sevalanka Foundation and TCCF, as part of the initial response, have also donated water pumps to the Divisional Secretariat to support immediate water extraction and clean-up efforts.

In addition, as the second main component of the project, and based on the guidance of the Medical Officer of Health (MOH), support is being provided to MOH-operated healthcare facilities to restore access to emergency and essential medical services. This support includes sanitization, debris removal, hazard stabilization, and the provision of emergency medical supplies such essential medicines and hygiene products. Medical camps staffed by doctors and senior nurses will be conducted through MOH offices to provide prioritized groups of persons with health, nutrition and hygiene related relief items.

Impacted groups, including children, pregnant and lactating mothers, the elderly, people with disabilities will receive need-based relief packs containing hygiene products, dry rations, baby-care items, and basic household essentials such as towels, mats, and blankets. Specially customized nutritional relief packs, including fresh fruits and vegetables, will also be distributed to eligible individuals, with beneficiary registration coordinated through GN offices.

“Access to safe water, healthcare, and essential services is critical in the aftermath of flooding. Through this work  with Sevalanka Foundation and close coordination with local authorities, we aim to support immediate relief efforts and help stabilise daily life for families affected by the floods in Biyagama,” said Carlos Pagoaga, President, The Coca-Cola Foundation.

Kaushalya Navaratne, Managing Director of Sevalanka Foundation, said, “Floods disrupt communities in profound ways—from water safety to health and access to public services. With support from The Coca-Cola Foundation, we are able to respond quickly on the ground, prioritizing urgent needs while supporting communities as they begin their journey toward recovery.”

This initiative reflects The Coca-Cola Foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting communities impacted by natural disasters, working with trusted local partners to deliver timely relief and help build resilience in the aftermath of emergencies.