How has been the United Nations effectiveness in the recovery process since the tsunami in Sri Lanka?
Dr. Ariyaratne: As I am not involved in the day to day operations and management of Sarvodaya I don’t know very much to tell you about the United Nations. The UN did help us in our work with children. For that we are very thankful. But when a serious situation like this occurs UNDP should have summoned everybody who has already done good work in the field and said we will help you. They did some coordination but just as I am unhappy with the government, I am with the UN as well. LM: What is the largest and richest non-governmental organization in Sri Lanka? And how do you evaluate international non-governmental organizations’ contributions and collaborations in the rehabilitation process of Sri Lanka? Dr. Ariyaratne: Of course, the Sarvodaya Movement is the largest and best known in the country but we are definitely not the richest. The richest organizations are receiving a lot of funding from foreign embassies and foreign organizations. After the tsunami the major organizations with b
