Migration and displacement are among the most pressing humanitarian challenges of our time. Every year, millions of people are forced to leave their homes due to conflict, disasters, climate change, economic hardship, and other crises. Throughout these journeys, people often face heightened risks, including family separation, exploitation, abuse, discrimination, and limited access to essential services.
As an auxiliary to the public authorities in the humanitarian field and a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) is committed to protecting the lives, dignity, and well-being of people affected by migration and displacement, regardless of their legal status, nationality, or migration journey.
Guided by the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, SLRCS provides humanitarian assistance that is impartial, neutral, and based solely on need. We work closely with communities, government institutions, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and other humanitarian partners to strengthen protection, reduce vulnerabilities, and build resilience.
SLRCS supports migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, stateless persons, migrant workers, and host communities through a range of humanitarian services, including:
SLRCS adopts a people-centered and community-based approach that recognizes the diverse needs and vulnerabilities of people affected by migration and displacement. Our interventions focus on:
Through its nationwide branch network and dedicated volunteers, SLRCS continues to provide humanitarian assistance to people on the move across Sri Lanka, ensuring that no one is left behind.
SLRCS remains committed to addressing the humanitarian consequences of migration and displacement through sustainable, coordinated, and principled action. By strengthening preparedness, expanding humanitarian services, and promoting protection and inclusion, we strive to ensure that every person affected by migration or displacement receives the support they need with humanity, dignity, and respect.
