Switzerland Sends Specialist WASH Team and Equipment to Bolster Sri Lanka’s Post-Storm Recovery
December 07, Colombo (LNW): Switzerland has dispatched a shipment of vital Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) equipment—along with a team of technical experts—to assist Sri Lanka in managing its ongoing relief operations after the recent bout of extreme weather.
The consignment touched down at Bandaranaike International Airport yesterday (06), where it was formally handed over by members of the visiting Swiss WASH Mission.
The delegation was led by Martin Bölsterli, the mission’s team leader, accompanied by senior coordinator Yvonne Josy Müller. Both emphasised Switzerland’s commitment to supporting countries facing severe humanitarian strain.
Among the supplies delivered were advanced water purification units designed to provide safe drinking water in areas where local systems have been damaged or contaminated. In addition, Swiss specialists have been deployed to work alongside Sri Lankan teams in setting up and maintaining the equipment, as well as advising on broader sanitation challenges emerging in hard-hit communities.
Receiving the donation on Sri Lanka’s behalf was Sunil Jayaweera, former Director of Preparedness at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), who has returned to volunteer in the national response following his retirement.
He described the assistance as “timely and immensely practical”, noting that access to clean water has become a critical concern in several districts.
Officials say the support will not only help stabilise current conditions but also strengthen the capacity of humanitarian agencies working to restore essential services. The arrival of the Swiss mission adds to the growing wave of international assistance extended to Sri Lanka as recovery efforts expand in scope and urgency.
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