1.1 Scale and Scope of Impact Cyclone Ditwah triggered one of Sri Lanka’s most severe humanitarian crises in the past two decades, affecting 25 districts and multiple Divisional Secretariat (DS)...
Nainativu, Sri Lanka – The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) proudly marks the official inauguration of the newly constructed Outpatient Department (OPD) at the Divisional Hospital in Nainativu, a...
Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Colombo Branch has been actively working in Gothatuwa, Kirulapone, and Mattakkuliya MOH areas to combat the growing risk of a dengue epidemic triggered by recent adverse...
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Kandy Branch has successfully carried out a Disaster Management Donation Program, providing immediate relief to families impacted by severe weather conditions. As...
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Anuradhapura Branch, in collaboration with the Anuradhapura District Secretariat, has been at the forefront of providing vital assistance to those affected by the...
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society distributes essential Non-Food Items to 200 families in the Mullaitivu district under the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) of the International Federation of Red...
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On December 19, 2024, a multi-day trawler carrying 103 Rohingya refugees drifted towards Mullivaikal, Mullaitivu, in search of refuge. In response to a request from the Department of Immigration &...
Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) Colombo Branch, in collaboration with the Disaster Management Centre Colombo and the Divisional Secretary of Kolonnawa, has launched a vital project to clean 12...
In a powerful step towards combating the dengue epidemic, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s Colombo Branch has launched School Dengue Prevention Committees, placing the fight against dengue directly...
In a significant show of support towards humanitarian efforts in Sri Lanka, Chevron Lubricants Lanka Pvt Ltd has generously donated US$35,000 to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society. This donation is...
In a proactive step towards aiding vulnerable communities across Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) is launching a comprehensive Flood Response Operation and Dengue Prevention...
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) to aid communities affected by recent floods in Sri Lanka. In a generous act of...
Colombo, Sri Lanka – June 6, 2024 – Country’s Largest Humanitarian Organisation, Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) is gravely concerned about the escalating flood situation caused by the Southwest...
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...
“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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
