After the disaster: resilience after floods and landslides

Months after tropical storm Ditwah in November 2025, the effects are still clearly noticeable in the Badulla district. Floods and landslides have destroyed numerous houses and transport routes, made families homeless and fundamentally changed the everyday lives of many people. Those affected are still living in emergency shelters or trying to rebuild their lives under difficult conditions.

In addition to the material damage, many people are suffering from the psychological consequences of the disaster. Children are showing signs of anxiety and stress, while adults are struggling with loss, a lack of income opportunities and worries about their future. Local aid workers are also under enormous strain. At the same time, psychosocial support services are only available to a limited extent in the affected regions.

At the same time, humedica is working to make the local health system more resilient to future disasters. In rural areas in particular, many health stations are particularly vulnerable due to outdated infrastructure, limited resources and a lack of disaster preparedness. Together with local partners, targeted measures are therefore being implemented to ensure medical care even in times of crisis.

With your donation, you enable psychosocial support, safe shelters for children and new income prospects for affected families.