Colombo, Sri Lanka – 8 May 2025 Around the world, the World Red Cross Red and Crescent Day is commemorated annually, on May 8, uniting millions in honouring the birth and legacy of Henry Dunant, the visionary humanitarian and the founder of the Red Cross Movement. This year’s theme, ‘On the Side of Humanity’, is
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), with the support of the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), continues to respond to the urgent needs of communities affected by the recent floods triggered by Cyclone Fengal. As part of the comprehensive DREF operation, which
The Sacred Exposition of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha (Siri Dalada Dakma 2025), one of the most revered religious events in Sri Lanka, is being held from April 18 to 27, 2025, at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. This rare and spiritually significant exposition draws thousands of devotees from across the island
In a remarkable collaboration, the Singapore Red Cross conducted a comprehensive 3-day media training workshop, aimed at enhancing the communication capacity of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS). The expert-led training focused on three key areas of emergency response documentation — photography, videography, and drone operation equipping staff and volunteers with vital skills to
A delegation from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement including representatives from the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) met with Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, at Parliament premises. The delegation included Ms. Séverine Chappaz,
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s (SLRCS) Senior Vice President 01, Mr. Jagath Abeysinghe, and Director of Branch Development, Mrs. Kumari Kotalawala, met with Hon. Dr. Pannilage, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security, and Community Empowerment, to discuss the organization’s impactful humanitarian initiatives across the country. The meeting served as an opportunity to brief the
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Kandy Branch took a significant step toward environmental conservation with a cleanup and restoration initiative at Udawatta Kele. Udawatta Kele, known for its rich biodiversity and natural beauty, plays a crucial role in the region’s ecosystem. Recognizing its importance, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society engaged in this
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), with the support of the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), successfully distributed 225 school kits to students from five schools in the Ampara District. The beneficiary schools included Ampara Nugelanda Vidyalaya, Ampara Diwlana Vidyalaya, Ampara Abayapura
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) recently held a successful awareness program focused on Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA), Protection, Gender, and Inclusion (PGI), and Finance for branches involved in the Cyclone Fengal operations, supported by the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) marked International Women’s Day with a special event dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the contributions of the women in its workforce. The event featured an insightful session on menstrual health and hygiene awareness, encouraging participants to reflect on their personal health and well-being. The session aimed to empower
