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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

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

  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

Dengue cases in Sri Lanka have increased significantly in 2026, with heavy rainfall and flooding creating favourable conditions for mosquito breeding and the spread of the disease. In response to the growing risk of dengue transmission across the country, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), with support from the International Federation of Red Cross

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), with the generous support of the China Merchants Foundation, CMPort, and Hambantota International Port Group (Pvt) Ltd, continues to support the long-term recovery of communities by investing LKR 15.6 million in sustainable livelihood initiatives for selected beneficiaries in the Gampaha and Nuwara Eliya districts. As part of this

In response to the current dengue situation in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, under the IFRC sEAP for Dengue initiative, continues to strengthen community-based prevention and preparedness efforts in high-risk areas. As part of these ongoing efforts, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Colombo Branch, together with Red Cross volunteers, conducted

With dengue cases continuing to rise across Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), under the IFRC sEAP Project, is strengthening community-based dengue prevention, surveillance, and preparedness initiatives in high-risk areas. As part of these ongoing efforts, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Gampaha Branch conducted a dengue prevention awareness programme and

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Ratnapura Branch, in collaboration with the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Office, conducted a dengue prevention cleanup campaign within the Ratnapura Municipal Council area as part of the National Dengue Control Programme. The initiative aimed to reduce the risk of dengue transmission by identifying and eliminating potential mosquito

With the support of the Disaster Relief Fund of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Red Cross, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society distributes a total of 16,500 school packs across 13 districts to support children affected by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah. These school packs, containing essential learning materials,

With support from the United Nations Population Fund UNFPA Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society provided menstrual hygiene kits to women and girls affected by the monsoon floods in Puttalam. This timely assistance helps address immediate needs and protects dignity during displacement. For women and girls displaced by the monsoon floods in Puttalam,