3. General objects of the Corporation

Official English translation. The Sinhala text prevails. Open the official Sinhala text, official PDF on documents.gov.lk

(1)

The general objects of the Corporation shall be to prevent and alleviate suffering at times of disaster of any nature by bringing about greater preparedness at local, national and international levels through effective coordination, collaboration and networking and by acting as a resource bank for humanitarian services.

(2)

Without prejudice to the generality of the objects set out in subsection (1) above, the objectives and functions of the Organization in particular shall be to —

(a)

encourage and promote all forms of humanitarian activities by member associations with a view to prevent and alleviate human suffering;

(b)

encourage and promote in every country, the establishment and development of an association for humanitarian services and inculcation in them the principles of the Corporation;

(c)

create and assist programmes for pre-disaster preparedness at international, national and local levels;

(d)

raise and mobilize resources for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction work and personality development;

(e)

provide relief by all available means to all disaster victims, without discrimination;

(f)

organize, co-ordinate and direct international relief actions in accordance with the general objects of the corporation and in co-operation with national associations and any member associations;

(g)

assist in the development of an effective organizational structure and information dissemination infrastructure at local and national levels;

(h)

develop and assist training programmes on improving disaster management skills, first aid, life saving skills, trauma counseling, child care management and short term and long term rehabilitation programmes at international, national and local levels and ensure continuity;

(i)

develop and maintain a data base and a website linked with the websites of the national level associations;

(j)

develop close relationship with similar organizations such as the Red Cross and the Red

Crescent movement;

(k)

promote greater awareness regarding humanitarian services with special reference to youth and children;

(l)

laise and coordinate among member associations promoting inter-action and friendly relations among them;

(m)

educate people on the truth that oneness of human beings stands above secondary factors of diversity;

(n)

make representations to government in promulgation, development and introduction of humanitarian laws wherever appropriate; and

(o)

be the official representative of member associations at international and national forums as may be decided by the Executive Committee.

(3)

In implementing the objects of this Act as specified in subsection (1) and (2), the corporation shall ensure that such implementation is carried out without distinction based on race, caste, religion, language, or political opinion.

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