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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

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, in partnership with UNFPA Sri Lanka and with funding support from the Government of Japan, has successfully renovated and handed over three Gramodaya Health Centres (GHCs) in Mahiloor, Thalawai, and Pavakodichenai, Batticaloa. These upgraded facilities now provide enhanced maternal, neonatal, and general healthcare services, significantly improving access to quality

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), successfully launched and completed a Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) operation to support communities affected by the 2024 inter-monsoon floods in Gampaha, Colombo, and Puttalam districts. To mark the conclusion of this operation, a Lessons

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 carried out a cash grant distribution program to assist migrants impacted by the recent Inter-monsoon floods. In collaboration with the National Fisheries Solidarity Movement (NAFSO),