Haiti-based UN Peace keepers of the Sri Lankan contingent (20th SRIBAT) was commended for its dedicated service to the Haitian people by the MINUSTAH Force Commander, Lieutenant General Jose Luiz Jaborandy Jr. (Brazil) during a special meeting held at the MINUSTAH Headquarters a few days ago.
The Sri Lankan contingent (20th SRIBAT) came in for praise for its efforts in organizing a Marathon Race with massive participation of the local population as well as the UN officials in remembrance of those who perished in Haiti’s devastating earthquake in 2010.
The event was conducted under the Civil-Military Coordination programme of the 20th SRIBAT in order to collect funds to provide pure drinking water to affected civilians.
Since the scarcity of potable water, most of the population in Haiti is vulnerable to waterborne diseases, like Cholera, Malaria, Typhoid, etc. After the 20th Sri Lankan contingent identified the requirements of the Haitians in the city of Leoagne, the initiative was launched with the support of UN staff.
The 20th Sri Lankan Peace keeping contingent (20th SRIBAT), being the main facilitator and the Rotary Club of Leoagne organized the aforesaid 5 mile Marathon and as a result the Sri Lankan contingent was able to donate 1000 water filter systems to the less fortunate people who are facing difficulties in getting portable water.
Force Commander, MINUSTAH after summoning the 20th SRIBAT Contingent Commander Colonel M.P.A.K Wijenayaka awarded a special certificate of appreciation to Sri Lankan Battalion.
Chief of Staff (MINUSTAH) Colonel Mario Leblanc was also present at the occasion.
The Sri Lankan contingent (20th SRIBAT) came in for praise for its efforts in organizing a Marathon Race with massive participation of the local population as well as the UN officials in remembrance of those who perished in Haiti’s devastating earthquake in 2010.
The event was conducted under the Civil-Military Coordination programme of the 20th SRIBAT in order to collect funds to provide pure drinking water to affected civilians.
Since the scarcity of potable water, most of the population in Haiti is vulnerable to waterborne diseases, like Cholera, Malaria, Typhoid, etc. After the 20th Sri Lankan contingent identified the requirements of the Haitians in the city of Leoagne, the initiative was launched with the support of UN staff.
The 20th Sri Lankan Peace keeping contingent (20th SRIBAT), being the main facilitator and the Rotary Club of Leoagne organized the aforesaid 5 mile Marathon and as a result the Sri Lankan contingent was able to donate 1000 water filter systems to the less fortunate people who are facing difficulties in getting portable water.
Force Commander, MINUSTAH after summoning the 20th SRIBAT Contingent Commander Colonel M.P.A.K Wijenayaka awarded a special certificate of appreciation to Sri Lankan Battalion.
Chief of Staff (MINUSTAH) Colonel Mario Leblanc was also present at the occasion.
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