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Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Strengthens Community Engagement Through CEA Capacity-Building Programmes
10 Mar 2026

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Strengthens Community Engagement Through CEA Capacity-Building Programmes

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society successfully conducted a series of Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) capacity-building programmes aimed at strengthening meaningful engagement with communities. The initiative included a Training of Trainers (ToT) followed by two day refresher trainings, bringing together volunteers from branches across Sri Lanka involved in community outreach. The sessions focused on

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Meets UK Deputy Prime Minister
18 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Meets UK Deputy Prime Minister

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) held a high-level meeting with the UK Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, to discuss ongoing humanitarian interventions and collaborative efforts to support vulnerable communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah across Sri Lanka. During the engagement, discussions focused on strengthening assistance for disaster-affected families and enhancing long-term recovery and resilience

𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘀
18 Feb 2026

𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘀

Marking a historic milestone in Sri Lanka’s disaster preparedness and child protection framework, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) in partnership with Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI), successfully conducted a three-day residential Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme on Psychosocial Interventions for Child Survivors of Hurricanes, Landslides, and Floods. This initiative launched a Training of

Maldivian Red Crescent Supports Sri Lanka Red Cross Society in Cyclone Ditwah Relief and Recovery
05 Feb 2026

Maldivian Red Crescent Supports Sri Lanka Red Cross Society in Cyclone Ditwah Relief and Recovery

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) warmly welcomed MRC President Mr. Ali Nashid, who recently visited SLRCS to provide support for relief and recovery efforts in communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. During the visit, President Nashid formally handed over funds raised through the MRC Sri Lanka Relief Fund, highlighting the Maldivian Red Crescent’s commitment

SLRCS and IFRC Present Comprehensive Findings from Rapid Multisectoral Needs Assessment to Guide Recovery Efforts for Communities Affected by Tropical Cyclone Ditwah
22 Jan 2026

SLRCS and IFRC Present Comprehensive Findings from Rapid Multisectoral Needs Assessment to Guide Recovery Efforts for Communities Affected by Tropical Cyclone Ditwah

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), held a briefing to share the findings of the Rapid Multisectoral Needs Assessment (RMNA) conducted among households impacted by Tropical Cyclone Ditwah. The briefing brought together representatives from the diplomatic community, government institutions, United

Shangri-La Supports Sri Lanka Red Cross Society in Cyclone Ditwah Relief Efforts
13 Jan 2026

Shangri-La Supports Sri Lanka Red Cross Society in Cyclone Ditwah Relief Efforts

In the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, Shangri-La Group has extended generous financial support to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) to strengthen national relief efforts and assist communities most affected by the disaster. The contribution will be utilized for critical, life-saving interventions in severely impacted areas. This includes the conduct of mobile medical camps,

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Leads Island-wide Recovery Clean-Up After Devastating Cyclone Ditwah
05 Jan 2026

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Leads Island-wide Recovery Clean-Up After Devastating Cyclone Ditwah

In the wake of one of the most severe natural disasters in recent history, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) has launched an islandwide Cyclone Ditwah Flood and Landslide Recovery Clean-Up Drive, mobilizing volunteers, partners, and communities to restore affected environments and public spaces across all 25 districts of the country. The clean-up initiative,

Binance Charity Supports Flood and Landslide Response with USD 200,000 Donation to Sri Lanka Red Cross Society
17 Dec 2025

Binance Charity Supports Flood and Landslide Response with USD 200,000 Donation to Sri Lanka Red Cross Society

Binance Charity has contributed USD 200,000 to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) to support communities affected by the recent floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. This timely assistance comes at a critical moment, as thousands of families across several districts continue to face significant hardship in the aftermath of the disaster. The

SLRCS, IFRC National Dengue Control Unit and the Ministry of Health Launch Simplified Early Action Protocol for Dengue Prevention
13 Dec 2025

SLRCS, IFRC National Dengue Control Unit and the Ministry of Health Launch Simplified Early Action Protocol for Dengue Prevention

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) of the Ministry of Health (MoH), has officially launched the Simplified Early Action Protocol (sEAP) for Dengue Prevention. This marks the world’s first dengue-specific sEAP, introducing a transformative shift