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Under the Asian Disaster Readiness Fund (ADRF) – Pillar I Project, the School Awareness Programme on Landslide Risk and Preparedness continued successfully on its second consecutive day, 10 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 builds […]

Under the Asian Disaster Readiness Fund (ADRF) – Pillar I Project, the School Awareness Programme on Landslide Risk and Preparedness was successfully launched on 09 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, this programme marked the commencement of

Sri Lanka’s first zero-emission Material Collection and Processing Centre (MCPC) powered entirely by hydropower was officially opened at Somerset Estate, Thalawakelle in the Nuwara Eliya District, under the Strengthening Women and Youth Engagement in Informal Waste Management in Sri Lanka (SWYFT) Project. This landmark initiative is funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) and implemented by

Under the Strengthening Women and Youth Engagement in Informal Waste Management in Sri Lanka (SWYFT) project, a school-based awareness programme on responsible waste management was successfully conducted at Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala, with the participation of approximately 200 students. The programme aimed to promote environmentally responsible behaviour among school children and encourage the adoption of

In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of St. Joseph’s College, Wattala, a Science and Technology Exhibition – “INOVATECH 26” was successfully held on 19th and 20th March 2026 at the college premises. The exhibition showcased the innovation and creativity of students across a wide range of fields, including engineering, mathematics, artificial intelligence (AI), agriculture, waste

Under the Ditwah Emergency Assistance & Response ( DEAR ) Program in Sri Lanka, learning equipment kits and psychosocial support materials were distributed to selected early childhood development centres affected by the floods caused by Cyclone Ditwa across the Yatiyanthota, Dehiowita, Ruwanwella, and Galigamuwa Divisional Secretariat Divisions. This initiative was implemented through a collaborative effort

A Resource Bank opening ceremony was successfully held on 20 March 2026 in Niwandama, Ja-Ela, under the PHINLA II Project, marking an important step toward strengthening community-based waste management and circular economy practices. The event was attended by the Chairman of the Ja-Ela Pradeshiya Sabha, members of the Pradeshiya Sabha, representatives from World Vision Lanka,

Janathakshan, in collaboration with the Fossil Fuel Treaty (FFT) Initiative and Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA), successfully conducted the National Preparation Event on Santa Marta Conference – Columbia and Fossil Fuel Treaty – Sri Lanka on 13th March 2026 at the Grand Monarch Hotel, Colombo. This high-level, multi-stakeholder dialogue brought together representatives from government

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, electric bikes (e-bikes) were distributed, today (09.03.2026) to informal waste collectors (IWCs) in Kurunegala under the Strengthening Women and Youth Engagement in Informal Waste Management in Sri Lanka (SWYFT) Project, implemented by Janathakshan The event took place at the North Western Province Provincial Council, with the participation of

Under the Asian Disaster Readiness Fund (ADRF)-Pillar I Project of the Sri Lanka Preparedness Partnership (SLPP), the Private Sector Awareness Programme on Community-Based Early Warning Systems (EWS) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) was successfully conducted on 06 February 2026, from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m., at Hotel Menara Garden & Ranmal, Walasmulla. Implemented under Output