Deputy Chief of Mission Howell launched 'GeoAI for Disaster Resilience,' a U.S. Embassy-supported project to train government, academic, & private sector officials on advanced AI and geospatial software. Project participants will learn and use cutting-edge American technology to streamline future disaster preparedness & relief efforts. When disasters happen, the U.S steps up. 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🇱🇰
Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Sri Lanka published a latest situation report on 2025.12.02 at 0600 hrs on the current situation of the flood and landslide impact in Sri Lanka due to DITWAH cyclone 2025.
Some key highlights
https://t.co/byu4Qn4P31
#DitwahCyclone#SriLankaFlood
This documentary describes key challenges faced in the collecting and disposing solid waste properly in the Municipality of the Kalmunai, a densely populated city in the south-eastern coast of Sri Lanka.
https://t.co/9sdalMajDO
We have an issue with the Govt. using the Archaeological Dept. to grab land & instigate racism in N/E. There are many organisations to preserve heritage @UNESCO & even us. Why do you need monks? don't the authorities have any authority? @ShanakiyanR#SriLanka#Colombo#SLnews
Now, participants are engaging in a panel discussion & Q&A on humanitarian response in Romania & the innovative initiatives local practitioners are implementing. #CSPSolutionsSummit
Welcome to Day 1 of the #CSPSolutionsSummit! This morning, participants set interaction guidelines for the week and determined ways to practice community care!
Heading to Bucharest #Romania to participate and speak at @IREXintl@cspecairex@ECAatState “Crisis Response: Coordinating Relief and Humanitarian Assistance!” 2023 Summit , I am looking forward over the next few days to have the opportunity to share, learn, and connect with other experts and practitioners.
Thanks to @USEmbassyRomania for the coordination and support
#CSPSolutionsSummit
Expert Workshop 👉 “Humanitarian Standards for Disaster Response: An Overview of Sphere Minimum Standards” Delivered by Dr Saja Majeed
We are learning about the @SpherePro Minimum Standards and Sphere Handbook and how they can be used to improve the effectiveness of disaster and humanitarian response in times of a crisis.
#CSP2023 #CSPSolutionsSummit #exchangeourworld
Expert Workshop 👉 “Humanitarian Standards for Disaster Response: An Overview of Sphere Minimum Standards” Delivered by Dr Saja Majeed
We are learning about the @SpherePro Minimum Standards and Sphere Handbook and how they can be used to improve the effectiveness of disaster and humanitarian response in times of a crisis.
#CSP2023 #CSPSolutionsSummit #exchangeourworld
@fernandoharin@fernandoharin ask your katunayake airport staff to check the sanitary services. There aren’t even tissue papers in the airport wash rooms. How do you welcome these tourists
#lka#HumanRights@HRCSriLanka "condemns the brutal and despicable attack on peaceful protestors at #GalleFace vicinity by the military in the early morning hours today [22 July]". Calls it "a total violation of fundamental rights of people". Attn: @UNHumanRights@OHCHRAsia@hrw
'A total violation of the fundamental rights of the people by the Executive.'
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka condemns the military attack on peaceful protestors early this morning.
@indonesiainCMB I also have been waiting for Indonesia Visa for many days. Have already planned everything, But for last 14 days, no news about visa. I heard from the agents that the Indonesian authorities are slow in processing visa for Sri Lankans.
@indonesiainCMB@Dewi_G_Tobing@Kemlu_RI
@indonesiainCMB I have previously traveled to Indonesia. VoA and everything was very smooth. This time, this process does not help planning our trip. @indonesiainCMB please look at this matter and speed up the process.
@indonesiainCMB I also have been waiting for Indonesia Visa for many days. Have already planned everything, But for last 14 days, no news about visa. I heard from the agents that the Indonesian authorities are slow in processing visa for Sri Lankans. @indonesiainCMB