Sri Lanka

Vulnerability to disaster differs considerably depending on natural exposure to hazards and social conditions of countries affected. Therefore, it is important to take practical disaster mitigating measures which meet the local vulnerability conditions of

Since that dreadful day the international community has pulled together in support of those who have lost everything. Australia was among the first of many countries to offer emergency humanitarian aid. The Australian public’s overwhelming response to the

A PowerPoint presentation at the South Asia Policy Dialog Workshop, New Delhi, India 21-22 August 2006.

This report aims at providing an objective joint assessment of post-tsunami relief, recovery and reconstruction interventions and the way forward. A team comprised of representatives from the government, civil society and the international community

Typically a child displays trauma by withdrawing, by becoming irritable or being aggressive when their trauma is not dealt with. Art and games are crucial to allow them to go back to their pre-trauma normality. These kits were thought to help them remind

This issue no. 10 addresses the grassroots women building resilience 3 years after the tsunami. This online newsletter highlights the practical action by women and communities towards the better future after the tsunami. It is published by Disaster Watch

The report 'Sri Lanka historical disaster information system', a historical disaster inventory system, has jointly been produced by the Disaster Management Centre within the Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Rights of Sri Lanka, and UNDP with