Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Sri Lanka's "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" and "Healing Sri Lanka" initiatives to support communities affected by disasters were praised at the Global Caregiver Forum 2026 in Madrid, Spain.Beaches & Islands

Women and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Savitri Paulraj, addressing the forum, said the "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" programme focuses on restoring livelihoods and family stability, while the newly introduced "Healing Sri Lanka" initiative addresses the psychosocial needs of caregivers and children.

She noted that the "Healing Sri Lanka" approach brings together state and non-state actors to support parents and caregivers recovering from trauma, with the aim of ensuring quality family-based care for children. Early childhood ...