(Colombo, Sri Lanka), On the 20th March, the awareness raising mandate of Sri Lanka Red Cross Society broadened its scope with the new collaborations forged with the Ministry of Transport Services Management, in addition to its partnership with the Sri Lanka Police. The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s Deputy Director General, Aruna Lekamge handed over
In the face of a burgeoning COVID-19 outbreak, Sri Lanka Red Cross has been engaging in a vigorous awareness-raising campaign to educate the general public about the virus and the necessary precautions to be exercised to prevent a further increase in infections. Within the initial weeks since the very first case of COVID-19 was recorded
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 area of the Kurunegala District. This village receives rain merely a couple of months during the entire year. Also, the Rekeulla village has
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 cash grant was provided to 650 families who were affected by the recent floods in Ipellogama, Galnewa, Thalawa, and Thambuththegama divisional areas. Minister of Environment & Wildlife Resources, S.M. Chandrasena,
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 to assist people who were severely affected by the recent floods in Batticoloa, Anuradhapura & Polonnaruwa districts. These districts were identified as the most affected
By Ganga Kariyawasam Planting a sapling in a different location, which was taken out from a plant nursery is just like distancing a child from home. In a nursery, the plant was given much attention and looked after, with everything it requires on time. So there is an uncertain feeling; whether the plant will adapt
Over 60,000 people belong to 1900 families have been affected due to prevailing inclement weather on the island. Floods and landslides have caused 2 deaths and over 17000 people have been evacuated to safe locations. The SLRCS volunteers and BDRT Teams have been providing the necessary support to the affected people in coordination with government
Farmers in the dry zone experience extreme weather conditions, especially droughts due to the effects of climate change. Water collected in the tanks during the short rainy season is the determinant factor of the type and extent of crop cultivation during the dry season. This is very important especially in paddy cultivation since it requires
By Ganga Kariyawasam & Zafran Packeerally (22 Oct 2019) – Climate change is real, it is happening, and the world is experiencing its consequences. It is every one of us to act upon protecting the environment, especially the youth, as they are the future of this world. Therefore, it is crucial that the youth understand
