Compensation were distributed today to 298 people of 116 families affected by the bomb attack on Kochchikade St. Anthony�s Church.Another Rs. 48 million has been allocated for the victims of the attack on Katuwapitiya Church. More than two million rupees out of that amount has already been paid.
The Swashakthi program is implemented on a six way development method with the contribution of Urban Habitat Development Authority of the Ministry of Housing and Construction.The aim is to create an environment for the family members affected by the Easter Sunday attacks on churches by empowering them socially, economically, educationally and spiritually.The Social Service Institute of the Seth Arana gives their support to the program under the guidance of the Arch Bishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith. A group of people including Mrs. Jalani Premadasa was present on the occasion.