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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.

In a landmark step towards strengthening humanitarian, educational, and cross-cultural collaboration, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) and Changshin University of South Korea signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) at the SLRCS National Headquarters in Colombo. This partnership seeks to strengthen cooperation in disaster management, community safety, volunteer exchange, international research, and educational development.

In a landmark initiative to bolster coastal conservation and enhance climate resilience, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and DELIMA, successfully planted 1,500 mangrove saplings in Naravikulam, Mannar. The event brought together a strong network of collaborators, including the

Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone in its climate resilience journey at the Final Technical Validation Workshop Series for its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2025-2034, held recently. Organized under the Green Climate Fund (GCF) funded NAP Readiness Support Project, the event was led by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in collaboration with the Ministry

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) – Ratnapura Branch recently conducted a cleanup campaign at the iconic Bopath Ella waterfall. The initiative was carried out with the active participation of the dedicated youth volunteers, demonstrating their commitment to environmental stewardship and community service. Bopath Ella, is a popular destination among both local and international

A comprehensive workshop focused on sector-specific directives for the forestry, agriculture (fisheries), and tourism sectors under the special working arrangement of the “Managing Together Project” (MTP) was successfully held at the Heritage Hotel, Anuradhapura. The event was jointly organized by the Ministry of Environment (Biodiversity Secretariat), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and the

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Batticaloa Branch extended its humanitarian support by providing uninterrupted First Aid services during the recent religious observances at the sacred Amirthakaly Mamangeshwarar Temple. With hundreds of devotees gathering to take part in the rituals and ceremonies, SLRCS volunteers and staff were stationed at the temple premises throughout the

In a collaborative effort to promote menstrual health, dignity, and education among school-aged children, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), in partnership with Fems by Hemas and United Communities, successfully conducted Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Sessions across 10 schools in the Puttlam District. The initiative aimed to break the silence and stigma surrounding menstruation, equipping

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), together with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), conducted a strategic briefing for Members of Parliament at the Parliament Complex. Held under the patronage of the Hon. Deputy Speaker, Dr. Rizvi Salih, the session

In a significant step towards enhancing menstrual health awareness and empowering young people across Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), in partnership with Fems by Hemas and United Communities, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a nationwide menstrual health education initiative in schools. This collaborative effort aims to