Ensuring Food Security of Communities during Lockdown:Contributions of Sri Visudhdhawasa Buddhist Center in Sri Lanka

NWANY Wijesekara https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0391-6220,

JPT Sachinthani

Abstract:

This case study shares the effort of Rev. Embilipitiye Sobitha Thero and his team at the Sri Visuddhawasa Buddhist Center, Maththegoda, Sri Lanka fulfilling the fourth desired role of “Social Worker” in helping the communities in lockdown through fresh produce and vegetable assistance.

Best practices:

1. Rational and needs based approach to prioritization of beneficiaries could be used to cater to the needs of the community in a systematic manner in providing assistance during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

2. Coordination with health and security forces can help the religious leaders to continue their social service work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key words: COVID-19, CORRECT-19, Social Worker