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The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) and the Sri Lanka Resuscitation Council (SLRC) have formalized a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at enhancing lifesaving skills and emergency preparedness across the country. This collaboration focuses on building capacity and raising public awareness on first aid and resuscitation, ensuring timely

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) training programme was successfully conducted at the Ritigala Wildlife Conservation & Research Centre, bringing together 40 government officials for an intensive three-day learning experience on environmental protection and sustainable development. The programme was organized under the Managing Together Project, implemented by the Ministry of Environment with funding from the Global

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) and the Indira Cancer Trust (ICT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work collaboratively in raising cancer awareness, supporting patients, and extending humanitarian services across Sri Lanka. Under this partnership, the SLRCS will serve as the official ambulance and first aid partner for the TLC (Touch

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) has launched the first Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s Simplified Early Action Protocol (sEAP) for dengue—a historic achievement that marks a new era in anticipatory public health response. Validated by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), this groundbreaking initiative enables early, targeted interventions to

Ride for Blood” – A 6-Day Cycling Journey to Inspire the Nation In a powerful campaign to inspire voluntary blood donation, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) partnered with a group of dedicated individuals led by Mr. Roshan Perera, a pilot based in the Maldives, on a remarkable cycling journey across the country. The

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),

In response to the devastating floods caused by heavy rains due to the ‘Fengal’ cyclone in November 2024, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is supporting the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in conducting a comprehensive loss and damage assessment. Aligned with the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), with support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Disaster Relief Emergency Funds (DREF), successfully carried out a Canal Cleaning Project. in the Katana AGA Division, Katuwapitiya GN area. Led by the Gampaha Branch, this initiative aimed to enhance water flow, reduce flooding

With the generous support of the Government of Japan, UNFPA Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, has strengthened maternal and child healthcare services in the Northern Province. The newly renovated Kayts MOH clinic in Jaffna was ceremonially inaugurated by H.E. Mr. ISOMATA Akio, Ambassador of Japan, while eight upgraded health