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The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), held a briefing to share the findings of the Rapid Multisectoral Needs Assessment (RMNA) conducted among households impacted by Tropical Cyclone Ditwah. The briefing brought together representatives from the diplomatic community, government institutions, United

In the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, Shangri-La Group has extended generous financial support to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) to strengthen national relief efforts and assist communities most affected by the disaster. The contribution will be utilized for critical, life-saving interventions in severely impacted areas. This includes the conduct of mobile medical camps,

In the wake of one of the most severe natural disasters in recent history, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) has launched an islandwide Cyclone Ditwah Flood and Landslide Recovery Clean-Up Drive, mobilizing volunteers, partners, and communities to restore affected environments and public spaces across all 25 districts of the country. The clean-up initiative,

In response to the widespread devastation caused 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), has launched a Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) operation to assist communities severely affected by floods and landslides. This emergency intervention aims to

Binance Charity has contributed USD 200,000 to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) to support communities affected by the recent floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. This timely assistance comes at a critical moment, as thousands of families across several districts continue to face significant hardship in the aftermath of the disaster. The

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) of the Ministry of Health (MoH), has officially launched the Simplified Early Action Protocol (sEAP) for Dengue Prevention. This marks the world’s first dengue-specific sEAP, introducing a transformative shift

H.E. Julie Chung, the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, visited the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) and discussed the ongoing humanitarian efforts carried out by SLRCS in response to the severe floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. During the visit, the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AMCHAM) handed over essential medicines

In the wake of the devastating floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, the Chinese government and its people have expressed their solidarity with Sri Lanka during this difficult time. The Red Cross Society of China has generously contributed USD 100,000 in emergency cash assistance to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS). This vital

Situation Report – 04/12/2025 Below is the Situation Report 07 on the ongoing response to Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. Situation Report 08   Situation Report – 04/12/2025 Below is the Situation Report 07 on the ongoing response to Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.  Highlight of the Day Sri Lanka Red Cross volunteers reached 52

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), with the support of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), successfully conducted a five-day Branch Disaster Response Team (BDRT) Training Program in Anuradhapura, aimed at strengthening local disaster preparedness and response capacity. Over 30 volunteers and government officials participated in the intensive program, which combined theoretical