Under the Asian Disaster Readiness Fund (ADRF) – Pillar I Project, the School Awareness Programme on Landslide Risk and Preparedness was successfully conducted on its third consecutive day, 11 February 2026, in the Walasmulla Divisional Secretariat Division of the Hambantota District.
Implemented under Output 1.2: Enhanced community awareness on landslide risk and preparedness, the programme continued as part of a series of school-based awareness sessions aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness among vulnerable communities.
The programme was carried out through the Sri Lanka Preparedness Partnership (SLPP), in collaboration with the District Disaster Management Coordinating Unit (DDMCU) – Hambantota and the Human Settlements Planning & Training Division of the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO). Coordination support was provided by the Zonal Education Department of Walasmulla and the Walasmulla Divisional Secretariat.
The Day 03 session was conducted at Pathegama Primary School, with activities taking place from 8.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon. The programme commenced with an awareness session for school children, followed by dedicated sessions for teachers and parents, ensuring a comprehensive approach to community preparedness.
Sessions were facilitated by officers from the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO), covering key areas such as:
- Causes and warning signs of landslides
- Safe evacuation procedures
- Emergency response actions
- Early warning systems and preparedness measures
Building on the knowledge shared during the previous sessions, the programme further reinforced understanding among students while actively engaging teachers and parents to support preparedness at household and community levels.
With the successful completion of the third consecutive day, the awareness programme has reached multiple schools within identified landslide risk clusters, significantly strengthening knowledge, preparedness, and resilience among students, educators, and communities in the Walasmulla area.
