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
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) and the Indira Cancer Trust (ICT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work collaboratively in raising cancer awareness, supporting patients, and extending humanitarian services across Sri Lanka. Under this partnership, the SLRCS will serve as the official ambulance and first aid partner for the TLC (Touch
Colombo, Sri Lanka – The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), hosted a brainstorming session to address worsening air quality and heat stress affecting vulnerable communities across the country. The session brought together experts from the Department of Meteorology, Central Environmental
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, in collaboration with Michelin Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Police, has initiated a First Aid Training Programme for three-wheeler drivers in the Gampaha District. Road traffic accidents remain one of the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in Sri Lanka, leaving families and communities deeply affected. Immediate and
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, under the Managing Together Project, has commenced an ecological restoration programme in the Medawachchiya Divisional Secretariat Division, focusing on the rehabilitation of 15 traditional cascade tanks. The Managing Together Project is implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, GEF, UNDP, IUCN, and the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society.
