>"Just a few years ago, Sri Lanka was a growing and promising country. Thanks to its beautiful mix of beaches, jungles, and mountains, it used tourism to grow richer. The average Sri Lankan was…"

>"Half a million people have sunk into poverty since the pandemic struck, with rising costs forcing many to cut back on food"

"Sri Lanka is home to some of the biggest garment manufacturers in the world, and while clothing exports have risen, so have COVID-19 infections among workers. We talk to people who face the daily choice of disease or impoverishment."