“Young Scientists Programme” and Join IRDR Family! – Saja joins the Young Scientists family……. Introduction The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) calls for enhanced role of science and technology for evidence based decision-making. It also urges the need for innovation and partnership, which is linked to practise and diverse stakeholders. IRDR, with...
Community learning needs in Gender Based Violence with special reference to northern districts in Sri Lanka Abstract The communities in the Northern Sri Lanka recognize gender based discrimination as one of the major problems in their daily activities that leads to disturbances of life at family and community level. There was hardly any evidence...
Abstract Resilience is a multifaceted phenomenon, and approaches to measure resilience across disciplines have produced wide-ranging methods. This paper presents an inclusive and adaptive ‘5S’ social resilience framework that was developed based on the critical review of existing social resilience frameworks discussed in the literature. The proposed social resilience framework consists of five sub-dimensions...
Role of youth in combating gender inequality, discrimination, and gender based violence. An exploratory study in five districts of Sri Lanka Jaffna, Killinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar, and Puttalam
Promoting Community Volunteerism for Dengue Free Sri Lanka Review Program for Public Health Inspectors Organized by the Regional Director of Health Services – Trincomalee In Collaboration with The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Trincomalee Branch 24th February 2018, Conference Hall, PDHS’s Office, Trincomalee 12.45 pm 02.15 pm Successful strategies for community volunteerism for Dengue...
Saja completed a needs assessment field exercise 10 GN divisions in 3 DS divisions in Batticaloa district. This assessment aims to conduct a thorough survey, employing appropriate tools and methods, to evaluate the needs and areas of vulnerability in specific locations in Batticaloa. Study locations Karadiyanaru (Eravur Pattu DS division) – 1 GN...
Saja tenured as a Co-Secretary of the Chapter in 2014-2015 who was also a Founding Co-Secretary too.
RedR Lanka Annual General Meeting was held in Negambo in 2013 with the participation of RedR Founder members, RedR Associate Trainers, RedR Board Members, and RedR Members Picture 1 – Saja as a RedR Board Member with other Board Members Picture 2 – Saja as a RedR Registered Member with other Registered Members Picture...
A video produced by iVoice program of SDJF on Solid Waste Management issues within the Kalmunai Municipality – Sainthamaruthu as a case study area! Thanks to all who supported in producing this 7 minutes awareness raising video. The contribution by the youth in our area is highly appreciated. Their talents are still to be...