In the heart of Sri Lanka, from Homagama belonging to the Colombo District, amidst the trials of an economic crisis, Nandani Weerarathne (52), a resilient mother of two, found herself grappling with...
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Munidasa Echoing Transformative Power of Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s Initiative
“With the sum of LKR 75,000 that were given to us, we were able to recover from the financial crisis we have been facing,” Munidasa (78) shares, his voice resonating with relief and gratitude. The...
An anticipatory action workshop in Sri Lanka: tools, mechanisms and a pathway forward
This article was written for the Anticipation Hub by the Focal Point for Anticipatory Action for Sri Lanka Red Cross Society; Ganga Kariyawasam Link to the Original Article:...
Sri Lanka Red Cross Society together with Ernst and Young (EY) Global Delivery is Organising a Series of Medical Camps in the Colombo District
Sri Lanka Red Cross Society together with the financial support from Ernst and Young (EY) Global Delivery is organising a series of 10 medical camps in the Colombo District, targeting the families...
Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s ‘Elixir’, a source of strength to the health sector of Sri Lanka
The economic downturn in Sri Lanka in 2022 caused unrest among the country’s civilians, causing chaos on the island and thrusting the country’s name into the global spotlight. During these trying...
Floods or Crises that Wipe Out Lives and Communities
By Achini Kavindi (Acting Focal Point for First-Aid/Communications Officer of SLRCS) and Kate Marshall (Surge Communications of IFRC) KOLONNAWA, WESTERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA – “My sister gets 2,900...
Sri Lanka Red Cross Society sheds light on people’s lives in Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka
By Meleeza Rathnayake (Assistant Manager, Reporting & Communications of SLRCS) Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) has always been at the forefront of assisting people, and the Kolonnawa area was...
Let’s save the bees, to save the planet!
Bee keeping: creating an essential link in earth’s ecology and an ecofriendly source of income By Ganga Kariyawasam (Manager, Reporting and Quality Assurance of SLRCS) KURUNEGALA DISTRICT, WESTERN...
Hot Chili Pepper Cultivation as a Climate Smart Approach in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka
By Ganga Kariyawasam (Manager, Reporting and Quality Assurance of SLRCS) Kurunegala District, Western Province, Sri Lanka – The farmers in the dry zone are highly vulnerable to the changing climate,...
Ground water recharging for efficient, effective and sustainable use of rainwater for agriculture and human consumption
Sri Lanka has been faced with increasing frequency and intensity of disasters recently due to changes in weather patterns. Disasters such as flash floods, prolonged droughts and landslides occurring...
Adaptation to Changing Rainfall Patterns: Rainwater Harvesting Through Irrigation Reservoirs
by Sakshi Selvanathan and Ganga Kariyawasam (22nd November 2021) At present, the effect of climate change is quite significant in the dry zone of Sri Lanka, where agriculture is one of the main...
Collective Effort in Adapting to Changing Climate: Water Management Through Weather Observations by the Community
By Sakshi Selvanathan and Ganga Kariyawasam (04th November 2021) Communities in the dry zone of Sri Lanka are very much dependent on rainfall for agriculture. Therefore, keeping a record of rainfall...
Rain water harvesting brings relief to families living in dry zones
By Ganga Kariyawasam Life has changed for Shanika and her family thanks to the rainwater harvesting system. Shanika and her family live in Rekeula Village, Polpithigama which is yet another dry zone...
Rs. 39 million cash grant for 1300 flood affected families in Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa Districts
Colombo, Sri Lanka (11-Feb-2020) – 1300 flood-affected families from Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa districts received an unconditional cash grant of Rs. 30,000. (Each household). In Anuradhapura, a...
Sri Lanka Red Cross scales up recovery operations to assist over 2000 families affected by recent floods in 3 Districts
21/01/2020 – Colombo, Sri Lanka, The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, with support from the International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies has launched the post-flood recovery operation...
45 days of magic-Green Gram cultivation during the mid-season
By Ganga Kariyawasam Extremes in weather events and an increase in the ambient temperatures severally affect agriculture in Sri Lanka. The dry zone farmers face changes in rainfall patterns lead to...
Sri Lanka Red Cross provides assistance to the people affected by the recent bombings
According to reports, the death toll of the eight (08) blasts which occurred on Sunday 21st April 2019 in Sri Lanka has risen to 350 as of 24th April 2019. 35 foreign nationals were among the...
Supporting farmer communities in climate change adaptation activities
By Naveendra Senarathna & Duasha Aluthgamage People of Arachchikatuwa division in the Puttalam District are an agriculture dependant group who have endured the harsh climate of our tropical island...
A story of flood affected in the North of Sri Lanka
by Zafran Packeerally Sri Lanka Red Cross / 2019-01-08 16:43 Due to the incessant rain which prevailed in the Northern part of Sri Lanka, many people were displaced and were housed in temporary...
Sri Lanka Red Cross Society continues to provide support to the people affected by recent floods
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi Branch continues to provide support to people affected by floods despite the weather having improved. According to reports, incessant...