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Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
What happens when 2,000 leaders shaping Asia’s impact gather in one place? Capital finds purpose. Solutions scale. Join the AVPN Global Conference 2026.
New Delhi, India | 25–27 Aug
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Save The Children Int. in Asia is an Outreach Supporter.
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Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
AVPN Global Conference 2026, Asia’s largest gathering of social investors is coming
to New Delhi, India (25–27 Aug).
Expect:
• 2,000+ leaders
• 200+ speakers
• 100+ sessions
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Save the Children is proud to support as an Outreach Partner.
#AVPN2026
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
Tens of thousands of children in #SriLanka spend 2nd week in shelters & need of mental health support after massive floods + landslides. "Mental health support for children in an emergency is not a nice to have, it’s a must have" Julian Chellappah @SCISL savethechildren.net/news/sri…
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
COMMENT: Floods & landslides in #SriLanka kill 2 children, with schools forced to shut today as southwest monsoon hits. "Extreme weather made more frequent & severe by #climatechange is destroying children's rights," said Julian Chellappah, @SCISL Country Director.
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
2 children tragically lost to floods and landslides in #SriLanka as the southwest monsoon strikes, prompting school closures.
Julian Chellappah, Country Director @SCISL, warns of escalating impact on children's rights due to extreme weather fueled by #climatechange.
Spokesperson available.
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
A healthy diet feeds a healthy mind. 🧠 This @SavetheChildren @USDA McGovern-Dole school feeding program brings nutritious meals to school children and promotes girls’ education. The students told us what they’re learning & reading, and about their favorite school foods. 📚
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
Today, alongside @IWFhotline, @SCISL, @ChildfundL and NCPA, @RW_UNP launched the international Reporting Portal for child sexual abuse material in Sri Lanka.
This marks an important step in working towards an internet free from child sexual abuse & creating a safer internet for all. 🤝
Learn more and visit the portal here: childprotection.gov.lk/index….
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
As Patron of Save the Children, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the London Office, to meet with staff from several teams across the organisation, including Humanitarian and UK Impact and Wellbeing.
The Princess Royal has supported Save the Children UK for 54 years and in that time has spent a significant amount of time visiting projects, overseas and in the UK.
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
HRH The Princess Royal praises the 'extraordinary' work of Save the Children after visiting our team in @SCISL.
In 2023, we reached 177000 children in Sri Lanka, ensuring access to nutritious food at school, cash grants and protection services.
independent.co.uk/news/uk/sr…
ALT The Princess Royal during a visit to Save the Children’s HQ in Colombo during day one of a visit to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Sri Lanka (Jonathan Brady/PA) (PA Wire)
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
HRH The Princess Royal visited the Lady Ridgeway Hospital in Colombo to see a Save the Children programme in practice. HRH observed a session of the 'Tilli' programme, a Social-Emotional Learning toolkit which supports the emotional development & communication needs of children.
ALT Image of HRH The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence sitting in on a session of the 'Tilli' programme at Lady Ridgeway Hospital.
ALT Image of HRH The Princess Royal being introduced to the hospital staff at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital in Colombo
ALT Image of HRH The Princess Royal unveiling a plaque on the foundation stone of the Lady Ridgeway hospital.
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
As patron of @save_children UK, HRH The Princess Royal met & thanked staff at the Save the Children offices in Colombo for the work they do to support humanitarian needs across Sri Lanka. HRH received a briefing on their work and celebrated their 50th year of operations in 🇱🇰
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
The United States Embassy announced an additional US$ 32.5 million award from the United States Department of Agriculture to fund the McGovern-Dole School Feeding Program for Sri Lankan Children.
lankaxpress.com/usda-commits… #LKA #SriLanka @USEmbSL @SCISL
“I have seen the transformative impact of the school feeding program on the lives of Sri Lankan children. The United States remains steadfast in its support for Sri Lanka’s school feeding initiative, exemplified by this additional $32.5 million contribution through the USDA’s McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. These programs are vital, enhancing nutrition and education for children across the country, and reflect our enduring commitment to the people of Sri Lanka.” U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung @USAmbSL – at Sri Lanka
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
As we mark #WorldHumanitarianDay I want to express my appreciation to all the humanitarians for their critical work.
Your devotion to communities in need #nomatterwhat is making a difference – thank you!
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
IN THE NEWS: “Our survey has found nearly 36% of households were not able to provide adequate nutritious food for their children,” said @SCISL's Diluksion Francis, on the impact of Sri Lanka's economic crisis on #children and their families. @RadioNational abc.net.au/radionational/pro…
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
[FEATURED] Responding to new figures on the impact of the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, Julian Cheppallah, the Country Director of @SCISL stated, "This is an emergency situation that requires an emergency response." aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/2/…
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
STATEMENT: Responding to new figures on an increase in child nutrition problems in Sri Lanka, @save_children Country Director Julian Cheppallah said: "It is abominable that the economic crisis is putting children’s lives and health at risk, undoing years of progress."
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
@sciasianews Regional Director- Asia, Hassan Noor Saadi, visited one of our response locations in #lka and spoke to families affected by the #SLCrisis to understand how our @USAIDSavesLives funded cash support intervention will help them.
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
LEADS in partnership with @SCISL carried out the orientation session on the Economic Crisis Response programme yesterday for around 120 volunteers from across the country. The volunteers were briefed on the purpose, tasks, responsibilities & expectations of the initiative.
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
All schools in Sri Lanka’s Colombo region and other major cities have closed for 2 weeks after a nationwide fuel shortage. @SCISL is implementing a ‘food for education’ program across 887 schools in 7 districts in the country. Read more savethechildren.net/news/clo…
Save the Children in Sri Lanka retweeted
MEDIA RELEASE: All schools in #SriLanka’s Colombo region & the country's other major cities have closed for two weeks due to the nation’s fuel shortage, as the government stops all but essential services. Children have a right to education. #SaveOurEducation
