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The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) conducted Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) activities in Ampara, Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa to assess the effectiveness and impact of unconditional cash assistance provided to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Supported by Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA)-trained volunteers from the respective SLRCS branches, the monitoring activities provided an opportunity to

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

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) National Youth Annual General Assembly and Elections 2026 was held on 22 August 2026, bringing together youth representatives from 23 SLRCS branches to celebrate achievements, recognise contributions and strengthen youth leadership within the Society. Former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United States, Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe, graced the

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

Dengue cases in Sri Lanka have increased significantly in 2026, with heavy rainfall and flooding creating favourable conditions for mosquito breeding and the spread of the disease. In response to the growing risk of dengue transmission across the country, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), with support from the International Federation of Red Cross

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), with the generous support of the China Merchants Foundation, CMPort, and Hambantota International Port Group (Pvt) Ltd, continues to support the long-term recovery of communities by investing LKR 15.6 million in sustainable livelihood initiatives for selected beneficiaries in the Gampaha and Nuwara Eliya districts. As part of this