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src="https://www.wfp.org/sites/default/files/styles/impact_image/public/images/WFP-Sri-Lanka.jpg?itok=OFGbuJrK" alt=" R. A Chandima with her grandchild Dulan Sampath who is 11 months old, Rathnapura, Sri Lanka"> <figcaption class="page-header-2__credit"> <div id="credit--1842805601" class="page-header-2__credit-panel" aria-hidden="true"> Photo: WFP/Carol Taylor </div> <a class="page-header-2__credit-toggler js--page-header-2__credit-toggler" href="#credit--1842805601" aria-controls="credit--1842805601" aria-expanded="false">Photo credit</a> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="page-header-2__stats"> <dl> <dt>26%</dt> <dd>of the population live below the poverty line</dd> <dt>42%</dt> <dd>of households turning to coping strategies such as skipping meals </dd> <dt>19 million </dt> <dd>Sri Lankans in locations set to become moderate or severe climate hotspots by 2050</dd> </dl> </div> <div class="page-header-2__actions"> <a href="https://docs.wfp.org/api/documents/WFP-0000162355/download/" class="button-new button-new--primary">Download country brief</a> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div class="columns wfp-wrapper ph3 ph0-lg"> <div class="columns__main"> <div class="field field--field-paragraph-description"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type-rich-text paragraph--view-mode-full"> <div class="field field--field-rich-text wfp-wrapper clearfix"> <div class="field-rich-text--container mv4 mv5-lg"> <div> <p>Sri Lanka is a small island, middle-income nation that achieved <strong>significant progress in its human development and socioeconomic spheres</strong>, following the end of its 27-year civil conflict in 2009.</p> <p>However, this progress has been derailed by events including the <strong>COVID-19 pandemic and an economic crisis</strong> which has affected vast swathes of the population.</p> <p><strong>Over a quarter of the population is now estimated to </strong><a href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/04/01/sri-lanka-s-economy-shows-signs-of-stabilization-but-poverty-to-remain-elevated"><strong>live below the poverty line</strong></a>, which compromises their ability to access sufficient, nutritious food.</p> <p>A WFP<a href="https://www.wfp.org/publications/household-food-security-overview-2023-sri-lanka"> Household Food Security Overview</a> in 2023 showed that<strong> 42 percent of households were turning to food-based coping strategies</strong>, such as skipping meals, eating less-preferred food or limiting portion sizes. </p> <p><strong>Nearly one-third of children under 5 are malnourished. </strong>Meanwhile,<strong> over 40 percent of women aged 18-60 are overweight or obese</strong>, due to poor dietary diversity and lack of access to nutritious food.</p> <p>The climate emergency is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events such as<strong> floods, drought and landslides</strong>, heightening the risk of food and nutrition insecurity.</p> <p>WFP has been in Sri Lanka since 1968, working with the Government to <strong>address malnutrition, support families’ access to food, and improve the productivity and incomes</strong> of smallholder farmers.</p> <p>As Sri Lanka emerges from its economic crisis, <strong>WFP is also focusing on long-term development</strong> that helps improve food security and nutrition in the country.  </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="columns__side"> </div> </div> <div class="field field--field-paragraphs"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type-page-accordion paragraph--view-mode-full mv4 mv5-lg clearfix"> <h2 class="page-stripe__title wfp-wrapper">What the World Food Programme is doing in Sri Lanka</h2> <section class="accordion wfp-wrapper js--accordion"> <dl class="accordion__items js--accordion__items"> <dt class="accordion__item-title active"> <div> <span>Nutrition</span> </div> </dt> <dd class="accordion__item-panel active"> <div class="accordion__item-content">WFP supports the national health system in the prevention and management of moderate acute malnutrition. Projects include strengthening national capacities to improve the availability, accessibility, and consumption of fortified foods; strengthening programmatic efforts through research on food security and nutrition; and conducting social behaviour change communication campaigns to improve dietary practices. The Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network was launched in 2019 to increase private sector engagement in nutrition-related solutions.</div> <aside class="accordion__item-side"> <div class="accordion__item-image"> <img src="https://www.wfp.org/sites/default/files/styles/page_accordion/public/images/WFP-Sri-Lanka-Nutrition.jpg?itok=Ih8x5A0U" alt="School meal programme Sri Lanka: Plate full of nutrient food. Photo credit: WFP/Carol Taylor"> </div> </aside> </dd> <dt class="accordion__item-title "> <div> <span>School feeding</span> </div> </dt> <dd class="accordion__item-panel "> <div class="accordion__item-content">WFP has been supporting the national school meal programme since 2003. The programme was introduced by the Government in 1931 to bolster children’s access to education, health, and nutrition. In 2021, the Government joined the WFP-led global school meals coalition, pledging its commitment to provide healthy meals for school children. WFP provides technical and capacity-building assistance to ensure that the meals address nutrient deficiencies among schoolchildren. WFP’s Home Grown School Feeding project supports school caterers so they can self-produce the meals. This enhances the sustainability of the programme and economically empowers caterers, the majority of whom are women.</div> <aside class="accordion__item-side"> <div class="accordion__item-image"> <img src="https://www.wfp.org/sites/default/files/styles/page_accordion/public/images/WFP-Sri-Lanka-school-feeding.jpg?itok=kOuxhRmI" alt="Morning school meals being served to R.K. Harani and her friend, two Grade 5 students of St. John’s Maha Vidyalaya, Colombo 15. Photo credit: WFP/Carol Taylor"> </div> </aside> </dd> <dt class="accordion__item-title "> <div> <span>Resilience building and livelihood support</span> </div> </dt> <dd class="accordion__item-panel "> <div class="accordion__item-content">WFP, in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka, is working to rebuild food systems and ensure accessibility and availability of food throughout the year. WFP helps strengthen resilience among smallholder farmers, assisting them in preparing for recurring climate-induced shocks, such as floods and drought, through better access to climate forecasts and resources. Activities include helping farmers diversify their sources of income and enhancing their access to productive assets; improving post-harvest management; and strengthening access to markets, agricultural input suppliers, and financial services.</div> <aside class="accordion__item-side"> <div class="accordion__item-image"> <img src="https://www.wfp.org/sites/default/files/styles/page_accordion/public/images/Sri-Lanka-livelihood-support-WFP-Mehedi-Rahman.jpg?itok=WvHSYnv1" alt="Shantha, farmer from Thanamalwila, Monaragala district holding a bowl of vegetables supported by the WFP Sri Lanka resilience building “R5n” Project."> </div> </aside> </dd> <dt class="accordion__item-title "> <div> <span>Emergency preparedness and response</span> </div> </dt> <dd class="accordion__item-panel "> <div class="accordion__item-content">In times of emergencies, WFP supports the Government so crisis-affected people receive assistance that meets their food, nutrition, and other essential needs. Additionally, WFP helps strengthen capacities of national and subnational disaster management and social protection institutions to better anticipate, prepare for, and respond to emergencies in a coordinated manner. WFP also works to improve the shock-responsiveness of national systems, which enables anticipatory and early action to lessen the impact of shocks.</div> <aside class="accordion__item-side"> <div class="accordion__item-image"> <img src="https://www.wfp.org/sites/default/files/styles/page_accordion/public/images/WFP-Sri-Lanka-emergency-preparedness.jpg?itok=1k1C7TJ8" alt="Nesvin sitting by the bags of rice, lentils and oil which his family received through WFP Sri Lanka’s emergency operation in-kind assistance in Vavuniya, North – Sri Lanka. Photo credit: WFP/Carol Taylor"> </div> </aside> </dd> <dt class="accordion__item-title "> <div> <span>Social protection</span> </div> </dt> <dd class="accordion__item-panel "> <div class="accordion__item-content">WFP works with the Department of Samurdhi, which conducts the largest national safety net programme, to protect families in emergencies while safeguarding gains on the road to zero hunger. WFP helps strengthen the shock-responsive capacities of the programme and works to enhance existing national safety nets. This includes digital solutions to improve beneficiary management processes which enable quicker rollout of assistance during emergencies; and generating evidence and advocating for policy changes to improve existing social protection mechanisms.</div> <aside class="accordion__item-side"> <div class="accordion__item-image"> <img src="https://www.wfp.org/sites/default/files/styles/page_accordion/public/images/WFP-Sri-Lanka-Social-protection.jpg?itok=D1PYVdO7" alt=" Sri Lanka. M. N. Keshala, 26, and six-months pregnant, at her tiny home she shares with her son and husband. Photo credit: WFP/Josh Estey"> </div> </aside> </dd> </dl> </section> </div> <div class="wfp-wrapper mv4 mv5-lg ph3 ph0-lg"> <div class="field field--field-content-multiple"> <h2 class="page-stripe__title">Publications</h2> <div class="grid-up-to-3cols"> <article class="publication-teaser-related"> <a class="publication-teaser-related__link" href="https://www.wfp.org/publications/annual-country-reports-sri-lanka"> <div class="publication-teaser-related__text"> <h3 class="publication-teaser-related__title"> Annual Country Reports - Sri Lanka </h3> <span class="publication-teaser-related__metadata"> <time datetime="2024-03-29T12:00:00Z">29 March 2024</time> </span> </div> <div class="publication-teaser-related__cover"> <img src="https://www.wfp.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/publication_covers/fdcc44e1e5701b180ffa133dcaa00dbb.png?itok=5W4HRri7" alt="Annual Country Reports - Sri Lanka"> </div> </a> </article> <article class="publication-teaser-related"> <a class="publication-teaser-related__link" href="https://www.wfp.org/publications/wfp-sri-lanka-factsheets-2024"> <div class="publication-teaser-related__text"> <h3 class="publication-teaser-related__title"> WFP - Sri Lanka Factsheets - 2024 </h3> <span class="publication-teaser-related__metadata"> <time datetime="2024-11-08T12:00:00Z">8 November 2024</time> </span> </div> <div class="publication-teaser-related__cover"> <img src="https://www.wfp.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/publication_covers/13ad4068a5728df6240207f73ecd198a.jpg?itok=Hb5dR2v-" alt="WFP - Sri Lanka Factsheets - 2024"> </div> </a> </article> <article class="publication-teaser-related"> <a class="publication-teaser-related__link" href="https://www.wfp.org/publications/wfps-support-social-protection-asia-and-pacific-regional-implementation-plan"> <div class="publication-teaser-related__text"> <h3 class="publication-teaser-related__title"> WFP’s support to social protection in Asia and the Pacific: Regional Implementation Plan </h3> <span class="publication-teaser-related__metadata"> <time datetime="2024-10-14T12:00:00Z">14 October 2024</time> </span> </div> <div class="publication-teaser-related__cover"> <img src="https://www.wfp.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/publication_covers/f236f419c45a02b32e82f81a9a3c634b.jpg?itok=XBs9YOPw" alt="WFP’s support to social protection in Asia and the Pacific: Regional Implementation Plan"> </div> </a> </article> <article class="publication-teaser-related"> <a class="publication-teaser-related__link" href="https://www.wfp.org/publications/social-protection-information-systems-asia-pacific"> <div class="publication-teaser-related__text"> <h3 class="publication-teaser-related__title"> Social Protection Information Systems in Asia Pacific </h3> <span class="publication-teaser-related__metadata"> <time datetime="2024-09-24T12:00:00Z">24 September 2024</time> </span> </div> <div class="publication-teaser-related__cover"> <img src="https://www.wfp.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/publication_covers/1c6757e36a850ec35a9261908c86458b.jpg?itok=PvYHTPJQ" alt="Social Protection Information Systems in Asia Pacific"> </div> </a> </article> <article class="publication-teaser-related"> <a class="publication-teaser-related__link" href="https://www.wfp.org/publications/anticipatory-action-asia-and-pacific-2023"> <div class="publication-teaser-related__text"> <h3 class="publication-teaser-related__title"> Anticipatory Action in Asia and the Pacific - 2023 </h3> <span class="publication-teaser-related__metadata"> <time datetime="2024-08-01T12:00:00Z">1 August 2024</time> </span> </div> <div class="publication-teaser-related__cover"> <img src="https://www.wfp.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/publication/AA2.png?itok=gfhnI0EX" alt="Anticipatory Action in Asia and the Pacific - 2023"> </div> </a> </article> <article class="publication-teaser-related"> <a class="publication-teaser-related__link" href="https://www.wfp.org/publications/summary-evaluation-evidence-systemic-matters-csp-design-and-implementation-asia-and"> <div class="publication-teaser-related__text"> <h3 class="publication-teaser-related__title"> Summary of evaluation evidence: Systemic matters in CSP design and implementation in Asia and the Pacific </h3> <span class="publication-teaser-related__metadata"> <time datetime="2024-06-17T12:00:00Z">17 June 2024</time> </span> </div> <div class="publication-teaser-related__cover"> <img src="https://www.wfp.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/publication/Screenshot_1_23.png?itok=Pcgfa8LV" alt="Summary of evaluation evidence: Systemic matters in CSP design and implementation in Asia and the Pacific"> </div> </a> </article> </div> </div> <div class="tc mb4"> <a href="https://www.wfp.org/publications?f%5B0%5D=country%3A2086" class="button-new">Show more</a> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type-stories paragraph--view-mode-full wfp-wrapper 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Food Day: Soaring prices, soaring hunger"> <div class="explore-new__item-image"> <div style="background-image: url('https://www.wfp.org/sites/default/files/styles/wrapper_width/public/2022-10/20220719_HTI_Theresa-Piorr_Cite%20Soleil%20%282%29_1.jpg?itok=ofFgPAGk')"></div> </div> <div class="explore-new__item-text"> <h2 class="explore-new__item-title">World Food Day: Soaring prices, soaring hunger</h2> <p class="explore-new__item-info"><strong>Story</strong><span class="explore-new__item-info-date"> | 14 October 2022</span></p> </div> </a> </article> <article class="explore-new__item"> <a href="https://www.wfp.org/stories/emergencies-multiply-school-meals-buffer-fallout" title="As emergencies multiply, school meals buffer the fallout"> <div class="explore-new__item-image"> <div style="background-image: url('https://www.wfp.org/sites/default/files/styles/wrapper_width/public/2022-09/WF1560237_Image_Market_21.jpeg?itok=lZi-ZalR')"></div> </div> <div class="explore-new__item-text"> <h2 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url('https://www.wfp.org/sites/default/files/styles/wrapper_width/public/2022-08/Hambegmuwa_Sri_Lanka_WFP_WF1583847_5K3A0441_Josh_Etsey.jpg?itok=nfKcqh_n')"></div> </div> <div class="explore-new__item-text"> <h2 class="explore-new__item-title">Sri Lanka: Rising prices reduce access to food for millions</h2> <p class="explore-new__item-info"><strong>Story</strong><span class="explore-new__item-info-date"> | 4 August 2022</span></p> </div> </a> </article> </div> </section> <div class="ta-center mv4"> <a href="https://www.wfp.org/stories?f%5B0%5D=country%3A2086" class="button-new">Show more</a> </div> </div> <div > <div id="block-countrypagenews"> <section class="page-splash page-splash--background-blue" role="contentinfo"> <div class="wfp-wrapper ph3 ph0-lg"> <h2 class="page-stripe__title page-splash__title">Sri Lanka news releases</h2> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wfp.org/news?f%5B0%5D=country%3A2086" class="button-new button-new--white">Go to page</a> </div> </section> </div> 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Our work in Sri Lanka is made possible by the support and collaboration of our partners and donors, including:</div> <div class="page-partners__items"> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dfat.gov.au/">Australia</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.gatesfoundation.org/">Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.international.gc.ca/global-affairs-affaires-mondiales/home-accueil.aspx?lang=eng">Canada</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://cerf.un.org">CERF</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://english.moa.gov.cn">China</a> </div> <div id="page-partners__panel--733928236" class="page-partners__items" aria-hidden="true"> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.climatechangecenter.kr/eng/">Climate Change Centre</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://denmark.dk/">Denmark</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://feedprojects.com">FEED</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.gouvernement.fr">France</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.esteri.it/en/">Italy</a> <a 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