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Management Trainee’s Take Over with Maneesha!
27 Feb 2024

Management Trainee’s Take Over with Maneesha!

“The Management Trainee Programme of SLRCS serves as a launchpad for career growth, offering mentorship, training opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of others”, says Maneesha. Maneesha Wijethunga is a dedicated advocate for social justice and humanitarian causes, driven by a profound passion for making a positive impact in

Canadian High Commission Visits Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s Flood Response Operations
16 Feb 2024

Canadian High Commission Visits Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s Flood Response Operations

Canadian High Commissioner of Sri Lanka and Maldives with our Beneficiaries Amidst the relentless rain and rising floodwaters, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s Flood Response Operations have emerged as a beacon of hope across the island. Their tireless efforts and unwavering dedication have been instrumental in providing relief to communities grappling with the devastating

A Volunteer Appreciation Programme by Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s Badulla Branch
08 Feb 2024

A Volunteer Appreciation Programme by Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s Badulla Branch

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s Badulla Branch hosted a momentous occasion on February 4, 2024, a Volunteer Appreciation Programme. The day was of celebration, gratitude, and recognition for those who embody the spirit of selflessness and service. Volunteers across the district gathered to be honoured and celebrated for their tireless dedication. These individuals’ actions spoke

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s Galle Branch Awarded as the Social Service Provider of the Year, for the Second Consecutive Year
07 Feb 2024

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s Galle Branch Awarded as the Social Service Provider of the Year, for the Second Consecutive Year

  Branch Executive Officer of Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s Galle Branch, Sithumi Perera receiving the Award Galle – February 7, 2024 – The country’s largest humanitarian organisation, Sri Lanka Red Cross Society’s (SLRCS) Galle Branch honoured with the prestigious title for the second consecutive year as the Top Performing Social Service Provider in the

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Inaugurates the First Computer Lab and IT Training Centre for the Marginalised Children and Youth
30 Jan 2024

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Inaugurates the First Computer Lab and IT Training Centre for the Marginalised Children and Youth

The initiative was inaugurated with the donor support of Dr. Suresh Lopez, an experienced IT professional and Businessman in the U.K, in partnership with the Skill Development and Training International Institute (STDI)  Empower, Educate, Elevate: IT Skills for a Brighter Future   Image: The Inaugurated Computer Lab and Information Technology (IT) Training Centre KANDY-January 30,

First-Aid Services at Sigiriya
10 Nov 2023

First-Aid Services at Sigiriya

It was a memorable day for Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Kandy Branch and Matale Branch, as we answered the call from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to provide First Aid services at Sigiriya, welcoming representatives from 68 countries. We were deeply honoured to be present along with the UNDP at the Cultural Triangle

An anticipatory action workshop in Sri Lanka: tools, mechanisms and a pathway forward
03 Oct 2023

An anticipatory action workshop in Sri Lanka: tools, mechanisms and a pathway forward

This article was written for the Anticipation Hub by the Focal Point for Anticipatory Action for Sri Lanka Red Cross Society; Ganga Kariyawasam Link to the Original Article: https://www.anticipation-hub.org/news/a-national-anticipatory-action-workshop-in-sri-lanka-tools-mechanisms-and-a-pathway-forward Sri Lanka held its first national-level sensitization workshop on anticipatory action in Colombo on 20 September 2023. This was hosted by the Sri Lanka Red Cross