Civil war in Sri Lanka

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Civil war in Sri Lanka
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• More than two decades of civil war has killed
  70,000 people
• Civilians have paid a heavy price in the battle
  between the government and Tamil Tigers
• Intense fighting recently has made tens of
  thousands homeless

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• Many people are living in awful conditions

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Tearfunds response

• Through three partners, Tearfunds providing
• Food
• Water
• Clothing
• Hygiene packs
• Shelter
• Cookers
• Toilets

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Please pray

• for lasting peace for the people of Sri Lanka
• for those mourning the loss of loved ones
• for those recovering from injuries, physical and
  psychological

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Please pray

• for unity between the Tamil and Sinhalese
  peoples and a peace that respects both
• for Tearfund partners to be able to provide more
  people in need with aid
• for the local church as it comforts those who
  are suffering

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Help us

• To find out more and to make a donation to our
  emergency appeal for Sri Lanka, go to
  www.tearfund.org/srilanka
• Photos 2,5,6 Reuters/stringer, courtesy
  alertnet.org
• Photos 1,3,4 World Concern/Tearfund