The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), in partnership with the China Merchants Foundation (CMF), is supporting the restoration of public infrastructure in communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, helping communities recover and rebuild safer environments. At CP/HK/Denike Secondary School in Hanguranketha, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Nuwara Eliya Branch is carrying out restoration
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), with the support of the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), continued its cash assistance to migrants affected by the Cyclone Ditwah floods. As part of the second round of the cash grant programme, unconditional cash grants
As the vibrant Kandy Esala Maha Perahera fills the streets of Kandy with colour, tradition and devotion, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Kandy Branch is standing alongside devotees, spectators and performers, providing humanitarian support throughout this iconic cultural celebration. With thousands of people gathering to witness the magnificent procession, dedicated Sri Lanka Red
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), with the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Emergency Appeal, is providing conditional cash grants of LKR 100,000 to 50 families in Nuwara Eliya District under its nationwide Livelihood Development Programme. As part of this initiative, the SLRCS Nuwara Eliya Branch
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, in partnership with Uber Sri Lanka, has distributed dry ration packs to families affected by Cyclone Ditwah in the Colombo District, providing essential humanitarian assistance to communities impacted by the disaster. As part of the partnership, 3,500 dry ration packs are being distributed among affected communities across the Colombo
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) conducted a Branch Disaster Response Team (BDRT) training programme for dedicated volunteers of the Mullaitivu Branch, strengthening their capacity to respond effectively to disasters and emergencies. The training focused on enhancing the knowledge, skills, and preparedness of volunteers to support communities affected by disasters. It provided participants
With support from the United Nations Population Fund UNFPA Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society provided menstrual hygiene kits to women and girls affected by the monsoon floods in Puttalam. This timely assistance helps address immediate needs and protects dignity during displacement. For women and girls displaced by the monsoon floods in Puttalam,
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), in partnership with the Chellaram Foundation, has provided dry ration packs to families affected by Cyclone Ditwah in the Matale district. The distribution took place at the Grama Niladhari Office of the Naula Divisional Secretariat and the Ambanganga Korale Divisional Secretariat, organized by the SLRCS – Matale Branch.
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Kilinochchi Branch successfully conducted a Psychosocial Support (PSS) Training programme for volunteers. The training aimed to strengthen the knowledge and skills of volunteers in delivering essential psychosocial support to individuals and communities affected by disasters and other challenging situations. Participants were equipped with key competencies in mental health
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 adversity. With a blind son and an ailing health, while battling illnesses, their once-stable livelihood crumbled under the weight of economic turmoil and
