Faces of Ditwah

An interactive web documentary about life in Sri Lanka after the cyclone

About this project

November 2025, Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka, killing 638 people and leaving tens of thousands without a home.

Despite the scale of the disaster, the aftermath received little international attention.

Faces of Ditwah tells the stories behind the statistics, bringing you closer to the people rebuilding their lives in the months following a natural disaster.

Click “Start Exploring” at the bottom of the screen to begin the experience.

About this project

November 2025, Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka, killing 638 people and leaving tens of thousands without a home.

Despite the scale of the disaster, the aftermath received little international attention.

Faces of Ditwah tells the stories behind the statistics, bringing you closer to the people rebuilding their lives in the months following a natural disaster.