UNFPA Sri Lanka

18/05/2026

In a first time initiative in , Anticipatory Action Cash Assistance was provided to pregnant women in Gampaha, Wathupitiwala, and Negombo ahead of climate-related risks and extreme weather impacts related to the South-West Monsoon.

With support from the Government of Australia, over 25 pregnant women (36 weeks and above) admitted to hospitals received cash assistance to help cover urgent needs and support safer pregnancies during times of uncertainty.

As climate impacts intensify, ensuring pregnant women have the support they need, before emergencies escalate is critical to protecting maternal health and dignity.

18/05/2026

Deputy High Commissioner of New Zealand High Commission in Sri Lanka Gabrielle Isaak visited the FPA Sri Lanka youth camp in Doluwa, observing initiatives supporting young people affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

The visit highlighted the New Zealand–UNFPA partnership’s commitment to strengthening youth resilience through psychosocial support, life skills development, and awareness on sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence prevention, and disaster preparedness.

These interventions equip young people with the knowledge and skills to support their own recovery and contribute to community resilience.

15/05/2026

Deputy High Commissioner of New Zealand High Commission in Sri Lanka Gabrielle Isaak visited Andiyakadawatha Maternal and Child Health Clinic during a joint field mission with UNFPA Sri Lanka, as part of the ongoing Cyclone Ditwah recovery response.

The visit underscored the importance of community engagement in rebuilding essential services and restoring trust in local health systems.

Serving as a critical lifeline for mothers in remote communities within the Doluwa division, the clinic experienced equipment shortages and minor structural damage following the cyclone.

Through the New Zealand–UNFPA partnership, essential support including clinic chairs and cupboards was provided to help ensure the uninterrupted continuation of maternal and healthcare services.

The visit included discussions with mothers and midwives on the impact of the cyclone on access to nutrition and maternal health services, highlighting the importance of sustaining community-level healthcare during emergencies and recovery.

14/05/2026

Deputy High Commissioner of New Zealand High Commission, Sri Lanka Gabrielle Isaak visited the Doluwa MOH clinic as part of a joint field mission with UNFPA Sri Lanka to observe ongoing recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah.

The visit highlighted the strong partnership between New Zealand and UNFPA in supporting the restoration of essential health services in affected areas.

Through this collaboration, non medical equipment and facility upgrades have been provided to strengthen service delivery and support frontline health workers at the primary healthcare level.

These interventions are helping to ensure the continuity of quality sexual and reproductive health services for women and girls, while reinforcing the resilience of the local health system in disaster-affected communities.

12/05/2026

Recovery looks different for everyone, especially for older women navigating the impacts of displacement, disrupted livelihoods, and ongoing uncertainty after .

UNFPA, supported by the Governments of Australia and New Zealand, and in partnership with HelpAge Sri Lanka, provided cash assistance to over 190 older women in the Badulla district.

For many older women, crises can deepen existing vulnerabilities, particularly when access to income, healthcare, mobility, and social support is disrupted. This assistance helps women meet urgent daily needs, while supporting dignity, choice, and independence during recovery.

Because humanitarian response must ensure that older persons, especially older women are not left behind.

10/05/2026

A mother’s love goes beyond any daily routine 🧡

From comfort and care to strength and sacrifice, motherhood is built on deep human connection - something AI could never replicate.

This , we celebrate mothers and the unconditional care they give every single day.

08/05/2026

Are you the person who can help strengthen evidence-based action to address sexual and gender-based violence in Sri Lanka?

📢 We are looking for an Individual Consultant to support the monitoring and reporting of the implementation of SGBV NAP II.

If you are passionate about gender equality, accountability and data-driven impact, we encourage you to apply.

🗓️ Deadline: 14 May 2026 (midnight Sri Lanka time)
🔗Learn more and apply: https://unf.pa/4usQQ0s

08/05/2026

📢 We’re Hiring: Join UNFPA as a UN Volunteer

UNFPA Sri Lanka is looking for passionate and committed individuals to join our team through the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme.

If you are driven to advance gender equality, reproductive health, and the empowerment of women and young people - this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

• Lead - Perception Monitoring Survey on AAP - Colombo based 1 Month
• Enumerators - Perception Survey - Badulla based 1 Month

Apply through the UNV platform: https://unf.pa/4tYFilN | https://unf.pa/4cXnuBJ

07/05/2026

Before most of us begin our day, midwives are already on the move 🧡

From home visits and check-ups to supporting mothers and newborns, their days are filled with care, compassion, and commitment.

A throwback to a day in the life of a midwife, the quiet strength behind healthier families and stronger communities.

05/05/2026

Midwives are more than birth attendants, they are critical frontline responders, especially in humanitarian settings.

They prevent unintended pregnancies, support survivors of gender-based violence, provide essential sexual and reproductive health services, and ensure safer births even in the most challenging conditions.

This International Day of the Midwife, we recognized their vital role and reaffirm the need to continue investing in them.

In Sri Lanka, UNFPA is partnering to strengthen and empower midwives to safeguard the health and dignity of mothers and newborns.

Learn more: https://unf.pa/4iWAWp0

04/05/2026