Lifeline Daily Radio Show #243 (30 December 2009)
Government officials say they are working towards closing Menik Farm by January 31. Meanwhile, dengue is on the increase in Menik Farm. Also in Menik Farm, IDPs are receiving Mine Risk Education. Meanwhile, the Government has also announced the resumption of postal services in the Vanni.
- Menik Farm to be closed by end of January
- Dengue on the rise among IDPs in Menik Farm
- Postal services to resume in the Vanni
- Mine Risk Education in IDP camps
PLUS
-Looking forward to the New Year
-Thought for the day
-Sinhala/Tamil language lesson – “At the pharmacy”
-Mine Risk Education PSAs
-Health Tips – First aid for mine victims
-Human Rights
-International Story – “Volcano erupts in the Phillipines”
-Tamil literature segment
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Lifeline Daily Radio Show #242 (29 December 2009)
A total of 738 detainess held under the PTA (Prevention of Terrorism Act) are due to be released this week. Sarvodaya has called for public support in ensuring resettled areas are mine-free. Resettlement of Northern Muslims is to commence after January 31, while Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu resettlement is progressing rapidly.
- PTA detainees to be released
- Mine Risk Education by Sarvodaya in Jaffna
- Resettlement speeds up in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu
- Resettlement of Northern Muslims to commence after January 31
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Lifeline Daily Radio Show #241 (28 December 2009)
Nearly 996 schools, which have been in use as camps and military bases, have been reopened in Trincomalee. Power supply to the North is being rapidly rebuilt. Meanwhile, the Met Department has forecast more rain for the North, East and Uva Provinces. Also in the North, God’s Own Children Foundation is taking under their care 400 children from IDP camps.
- Back to school in Trincomalee
- Rain likely to continue in the North and East
- Electricity to be restored in the North
- God’s Own Children to help 400 orphaned children and children with special needs Read more
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Lifeline Daily Radio Show #240 (24 December 2009)
Puttalam grapples with the rise in dengue cases while Mannar resettlers have been given cash assistance to help rebuild their houses. ECHO has also pledged 6 million USD to help displaced Sri Lankans. Nearly 220 families in Chavakachcheri, Jaffna are expected to benefit from a Swiss government Cash for Housing project.
- Dengue prevention in Puttalam
- Assistance for Mannar resettlers
- ECHO Pledges 6 million USD to help the displaced
- Swiss aid for housing project in Jaffna
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Lifeline Daily Radio Show #239 (23 December 2009)
Dengue is threatening returning IDPs in Jaffna, while TNA MP renews calls for immediate resettlement of IDPs in the Jaffna High Security Zone. Meanwhile, Sarvatra, a humanitarian demining agency working in the North, talk about their work.
- Dengue spreading in Jaffna
- Resettlement in the Jaffna High Security Zone
- Demining the North – Interview with Sarvatra
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Lifeline print supplement #95 (13th of December 2009)
Lifeline print supplement #95
Providing Humanitarian Information to IDPs
13 December 2009
These are the main stories of this issue:
- Government to lift restrictions on the Medawachchiya checkpoint (Page 1)
- Civil Military Liaison units for Northern and Eastern resettlement (Page 1)
- American support for demining (page 1)
- Government to release detainees held under Emergency Regulations and PTA (Page 3)
- How to combat violence against women in the work-place (Page 4 & 5)
- Interview with Mullaitivu GA Emelda Sukumar: “Villages are showing signs of getting back to normal in Mullaitivu.” (Page 2)
PLUS:
- Global news on humanitarian efforts (Page 2)
- Contributions from readers in IDP camps (Poems & letters) (Page 6)
- Radio Drama “Ungal Kathaikal” (“Your stories”) :“Niraintha Manangal” (“Contentment”) talks about the impact of landmines (Page 6)
- Health tips for pregnant mothers (From Practical Action) (Page 6)
- Children’s section (Page 7)
- Mine awareness campaign (A collaborative effort by GoSL, UNICEF and Internews) (Page 08)
Lifeline print supplement #94 (6th of December 2009)
Lifeline print supplement #94
Providing Humanitarian Information to IDPs
06 December 2009
These are the main stories of this issue:
· Government lifts restrictions on the freedom of movement of Vanni IDPs (Page 1)
· Dengue spreading rapidly in V avuniya (Page 1)
· Election preparation for the Northern IDPs (Page 3)
· Interview with UNAIDS Country Coordinator for Sri Lanka & Maldives Mr. David Bridger: “There are 26 clinics in Sri Lanka that offer HIV testing, counselling and access to various services.” (Page 2)
PLUS:
· Special feature about freedom of movement in Vavuniya IDP camps (Pages 4 & 5)
· Global news on humanitarian efforts (Page 2)
· Contributions from readers in the IDP camps (Poems) (Page 6)
· Children’s section (Page 7)
· Mine awareness campaign (A collaborative effort by GoSL, UNICEF and Internews) (Page 08)
· Health tips – managing high fevers (From Practical Action) (Page 4)
· Radio Drama “Your stories” (Ungal Kathaikal):”Puthiya Aththiyaayam” (“New Chapter”) talks about the impacts of landmines (Page 6)
Lifeline Daily Radio Show #238 (22 December 2009)
Election monitors have expressed concern about the voting rights of many IDPs due to lack of proper registration. An irrigation scheme in Pavatkulam is expected to benefit 2200 families. Meanwhile, tsunami survivors from Matara reflect on life after the disaster.
- Voting rights of IDPs to be ensured
- Pavatkulam rehabilitation program
- Tsunami – five years on Read more
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Lifeline Daily Radio Show #237 (21 December 2009)
Arrangements are in place to ensure that Muslims who were evicted by the LTTE in the North are allowed to vote. Danish Demining Group (DDG) is carrying out demining work in Trincomalee. A Northern development project with World Bank assistance is already under way in four districts. Also, on the five year anniversary of the devastating 2004 tsunami, women survivors speak about their experience.
- Voting for Puttalam Muslims
- Demining Trinco
- Northern development project through World Bank Assistance
- Women survivors of the tsunami
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Lifeline Daily Radio Show #236 (18 December 2009)
Victims from the 2004 tsunami are among those who have been displaced due to the floods in the Eastern Province. Meanwhile, residents of the Trinco High Security Zone are to be resettled in state owned land, while UN donates mine equipment to speed up the process of resettlement. Also, dengue prevention programs are underway in the Eastern Province.
- Tsunami victims affected by floods
- Resettlement for IDPs from Trinco High Security Zone
- UN donates 200 mine detectors to Sri Lanka
- Dengue prevention in the Eastern Province Read more
