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The Muslim population of Sri Lanka specifically has been heavily victimized in recent years and is in a high state of need for basic living supplies and services such as food, clothing and assistance in rebuilding their homes. Additionally, the great number of people who remain displaced from the 2005 Tsunami have received limited attention with regard to any concerted efforts to rebuild the infrastructure and homes. Many of those who had lost everything during the tsunami are in desperate need of stability through education, skill-training and consistent basic healthcare.

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Rebuilding Homes for Tsunami Victims - Sri Lanka

Rebuilding Homes for Tsunami Victims - Sri Lanka

Five years after the destruction, many of those who lost everything are still living in tents and refugee camps. The ongo- ing civil war between the Tamil Tiger movement and the Sinhalese government has made it nearly impossible for the government to provide any services to the Muslim minority in Eastern Sri Lanka. continue reading »

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Vital Stats

Population: 22,200,000
Infant Mortality Rate: 14 deaths /1000 births
Life Expectancy: 73 years
Major Diseases: No significant risks
Religions: Buddhist - 69%
Muslim - 8%
Christian - 6%
Literacy Rate: 87 %
Unemployment Rate: 11 %
Poverty Rate: 22 %
Natural Hazards: Severe earthquakes especially in northern Turkey