Launch of Sri Lanka Civil Society Action Network for Community Resilience
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| A new civil society action network is been launched to enhance disaster preparedness in Sri Lanka with the objective of creating safer and sustainable communities. The role of civil society organizations (CSO) in disaster management is crucial at national and sub-national levels. CSOs play a significant role before, during, and after disasters. The role and contribution of CSOs in disaster management were witnessed during the national-level dialogue conducted with representatives of local non-governmental organizations (LNGO) island-wide in July 2019 during the first phase of the Sri Lanka Preparedness Partnership (SLPP). The outcome of that discussion was that we learned that the contribution of LNGOs significantly reduces the burden of the Disaster Management Centre before, during, and after disaster situations. The LNGOs especially at the sub-national level immediately react to any disaster situation. However, lack of technical know-how, financial constraints, lack of collaborative efforts, and duplication are some of the bottlenecks that prevent LNGOs from making maximum and effective contributions to the disaster management effort. Therefore, there is a vital need for collaboration among the LNGOs to streamline and contribute to disaster management efforts.
The event seeks to enhance the resilience of this network for the at-risk communities in Sri Lanka, introduce and implement systematic collaboration among working groups, donors, and policymakers, and empower local civil society organizations on advocacy platforms both nationally and internationally. Our vision is to have safer and sustainable communities. Around sixty local non-governmental organizations island-wide are expected to join the network. Cover Photo by Remy P @shutterstock.com |
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