Ambassador meets with “Polish Humanitarian Action” for support for Rebuilding Sri Lanka

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Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Poland, Priyangika Dharmasena met with Maciej Baginski President and Grzegorz Gruca Member of the Management Board of Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) on 12 January 2026 at the Embassy premises to discuss the possibility of securing aid for the rebuilding efforts in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of “Cyclone Ditwah”.

Ambassador Dharmasena briefed on the magnitude of the disaster, that can be considered even greater than the tsunami in terms of the devastation caused to property and infrastructure, while also claiming over 600 lives and affecting the livelihoods of over 2 million people. She urged the organisation to consider urgent support to Sri Lanka, which would contribute to efforts, of rebuilding the nation. The officials while noting the impact of the disaster, said that they will look into the possibility of support after considering their available resources.

The Polish Humanitarian Action is a leading Polish non- governmental organisation, providing urgent aid in crises including conflicts and natural disasters with also long-term solutions to empower communities to become self-reliant.