Disaster Response and Recovery

Year after year, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has taken up its role, within the humanitarian country team and as part of adhoc UN emergency response plans, in responding to recurring natural disasters in Sri Lanka, with a focus on the shelter and shelter-related Non-Food Item (NFI) sectors, in coordination with government authorities and humanitarian partners. 

IOM continues to stand ready to provide support the Government of Sri Lanka and affected communities. During the recovery phase, and as part of its approach to DRR, IOM also undertakes disaster-sensitive infrastructure interventions such as the construction and renovation of minor irrigation tanks, channel networks, bunds and roads, as well as the construction of paddy storage facilities, agro wells and salt water exclusion bunds with a view to minimize the impact of the damage caused by flooding and drought, and help build community resilience through the mitigation of identified risks.