LightUp Lanka coordinates community logistics—including accessible local medical transport for rural families in Kilinochchi—and mobilizes rapid, transparent humanitarian relief during regional crises.
During the devastating Cyclone Ditwah floods in December 2025, LightUp Lanka worked alongside the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (Kilinochchi Branch), the University of Jaffna Thenmaradchi Student Union and the Rotaract Club of the University of Vavuniya to deliver targeted relief across Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts:
• Household Dry Rations & Sanitary Packs: Reached 35 flood-affected families in Kilinochchi (2 December 2025), 65 families in Vattakachchi, Mavadi and Mayavanur through the Mavadi Community Centre (3 December 2025), and 25 families across Visuvamadu Manikkapuram and Ilangopuram GN divisions in Mullaitivu (5–7 December 2025).
• Infant & Maternal Nutrition Care: Delivered 90 specialized baby and maternal care packages (valued at Rs. 2,500 each) for infants under one year old and pregnant mothers in Paaliyaaru (40 families), Maanthai East Divisional Secretariat (20 families), Vanneri (15 families) and Aanaivilunthaan (15 families).
• Bed-Ridden Elder Medical Support: Provided emergency hygiene and medical care packs (valued at over Rs. 7,000 each, including adult diapers, Dettol, sterile gauze, cotton and bedsheets) to 6 bed-ridden elders in Vallupunam, Puthukudiyiruppu in coordination with Abiramy Elder’s Home.
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