Rapports

Colombo, June 21 - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (MFAR) warn that there is a risk of over provision of small fishing boats in seven districts.…

A/60/86 -- E/2005/77 General Assembly Sixtieth session Item 74 (a) of the preliminary list* Strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance: strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the…

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 181 countries. In Brief Revised Preliminary Appeal No.…

The tsunami's devastating impact By 16 June, the Government of Sri Lanka reported that: - 31,229 persons died as a result of the tsunami. - 4,100 persons are missing. - 516,150 persons are currently registered as tsunami-displaced in welfare centres or staying with…

Overall Situation The British Minister for Development Cooperation, Gareth Thomas, paid a two-day visit to Sri Lanka, 15 and 16 June, in which he met in Colombo with Ministry officials including the Minister if Finance, and with representatives of the…

Overall Situation The Sri Lankan Government and the United Nations held a two-day workshop on 8 and 9 June in Colombo on lessons learned and best practices in the aftermath of the tsunami in Sri Lanka. The objective was for…

I am pleased to announce Australia will provide an additional $8 million to assist with reconstruction in tsunami affected areas of Sri Lanka. This contribution is in addition to $10 million previously allocated to Sri Lanka from a general $60…

Making Progress in Hambantota The December 26 tsunami profoundly affected many Americans along with caring people around the world. The disaster was met with an outpouring of generosity and support unlike any other in recent history. Plan was one of the…

UNICEF highlights UN Special Envoy, Bill Clinton visits Sri Lanka and discusses reconstruction issues with local communities from the worst affected district. UNICEF and WFP sign Memorandum of Understanding for establishing a package of essential services for children…

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga yesterday reiterated that she was ready to take forward the process regarding the Joint Aid Distribution Mechanism 'carefully' without making any 'mistake' if the people's blessings are for the process. The President said there was no…