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Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Strengthens Humanitarian Response Capacity Through 3-Day Cash and Voucher Assistance Workshop
18 Sep 2026

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Strengthens Humanitarian Response Capacity Through 3-Day Cash and Voucher Assistance Workshop

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) conducted a three-day workshop on Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), supported by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The workshop was designed to strengthen the knowledge, technical capacity, and practical skills of SLRCS teams in the effective delivery and scaling up of humanitarian

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Conducts Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) to Assess Cash Assistance Provided to Cyclone Ditwah-Affected Communities
10 Sep 2026

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Conducts Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) to Assess Cash Assistance Provided to Cyclone Ditwah-Affected Communities

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) conducted Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) activities in Ampara, Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa to assess the effectiveness and impact of unconditional cash assistance provided to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Supported by Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA)-trained volunteers from the respective SLRCS branches, the monitoring activities provided an opportunity to

Restoring Essential Infrastructure in Communities Affected by Cyclone Ditwah
07 Sep 2026

Restoring Essential Infrastructure in Communities Affected by Cyclone Ditwah

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), in partnership with the China Merchants Foundation (CMF), is supporting the restoration of public infrastructure in communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, helping communities recover and rebuild safer environments. At CP/HK/Denike Secondary School in Hanguranketha, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Nuwara Eliya Branch is carrying out restoration

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Convened National Youth Annual General Assembly and Elections 2026 to Strengthen Youth Leadership
25 Aug 2026

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Convened National Youth Annual General Assembly and Elections 2026 to Strengthen Youth Leadership

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) National Youth Annual General Assembly and Elections 2026 was held on 22 August 2026, bringing together youth representatives from 23 SLRCS branches to celebrate achievements, recognise contributions and strengthen youth leadership within the Society. Former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United States, Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe, graced the

Standing Together in Service: Sri Lanka Red Cross Supports Kandy Esala Maha Perahera
20 Aug 2026

Standing Together in Service: Sri Lanka Red Cross Supports Kandy Esala Maha Perahera

As the vibrant Kandy Esala Maha Perahera fills the streets of Kandy with colour, tradition and devotion, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Kandy Branch is standing alongside devotees, spectators and performers, providing humanitarian support throughout this iconic cultural celebration. With thousands of people gathering to witness the magnificent procession, dedicated Sri Lanka Red

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Supports Livelihood Recovery for Families Affected by Cyclone Ditwah
17 Aug 2026

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Supports Livelihood Recovery for Families Affected by Cyclone Ditwah

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), with the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Emergency Appeal, is providing conditional cash grants of LKR 100,000 to 50 families in Nuwara Eliya District under its nationwide Livelihood Development Programme. As part of this initiative, the SLRCS Nuwara Eliya Branch

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society & Uber Sri Lanka Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Cyclone Ditwah-Affected Families in Colombo
14 Aug 2026

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society & Uber Sri Lanka Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Cyclone Ditwah-Affected Families in Colombo

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, in partnership with Uber Sri Lanka, has distributed dry ration packs to families affected by Cyclone Ditwah in the Colombo District, providing essential humanitarian assistance to communities impacted by the disaster. As part of the partnership, 3,500 dry ration packs are being distributed among affected communities across the Colombo

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Strengthens Disaster Response Capacity Through BDRT Training in Mullaitivu
13 Aug 2026

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Strengthens Disaster Response Capacity Through BDRT Training in Mullaitivu

  The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) conducted a Branch Disaster Response Team (BDRT) training programme for dedicated volunteers of the Mullaitivu Branch, strengthening their capacity to respond effectively to disasters and emergencies. The training focused on enhancing the knowledge, skills, and preparedness of volunteers to support communities affected by disasters. It provided participants