The Embassy of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and the Maldives has extended its support to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, which caused severe disruption across the country. The cyclone partially damaged the Mavil Aru Dam in the Trincomalee District, triggering widespread flooding
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
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
H.E. Julie Chung, the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, visited the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) and discussed the ongoing humanitarian efforts carried out by SLRCS in response to the severe floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. During the visit, the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AMCHAM) handed over essential medicines
In the wake of the devastating floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, the Chinese government and its people have expressed their solidarity with Sri Lanka during this difficult time. The Red Cross Society of China has generously contributed USD 100,000 in emergency cash assistance to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS). This vital
Situation Report – 04/12/2025 Below is the Situation Report 07 on the ongoing response to Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. Situation Report 08 Situation Report – 04/12/2025 Below is the Situation Report 07 on the ongoing response to Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. Highlight of the Day Sri Lanka Red Cross volunteers reached 52
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Matale Branch commemorated World First Aid Day under the global theme “First Aid and Climate Change.” To mark the occasion, the branch organized a cleanup and First Aid awareness campaign at the scenic Hulangala Mountain, popularly known as the “Mini World’s End.” As the site attracts numerous tourists
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), with the support of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), successfully conducted a five-day Branch Disaster Response Team (BDRT) Training Program in Anuradhapura, aimed at strengthening local disaster preparedness and response capacity. Over 30 volunteers and government officials participated in the intensive program, which combined theoretical
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) and the Sri Lanka Resuscitation Council (SLRC) have formalized a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at enhancing lifesaving skills and emergency preparedness across the country. This collaboration focuses on building capacity and raising public awareness on first aid and resuscitation, ensuring timely
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) training programme was successfully conducted at the Ritigala Wildlife Conservation & Research Centre, bringing together 40 government officials for an intensive three-day learning experience on environmental protection and sustainable development. The programme was organized under the Managing Together Project, implemented by the Ministry of Environment with funding from the Global
