The United Nations team in Sri Lanka and non-governmental organisations has launched a joint Humanitarian Needs and Priorities (HNP) Plan calling for USD 47.2 million to provide life-saving assistance to 1.7 million people worst-hit by the economic crisis over a four-month period, from June to September. Sri Lanka Economic Crisis: UN Appeals for USD 47 Million for Life-Saving Aid to 1.7 Million People.