Testimonials

In Sri Lanka, a country with frequent crises that compound risk factors, children and persons with disabilities were historically neglected when it came to disaster preparedness or response. While some progressive policy existed, the practice of disability inclusion was piecemeal and underfunded. So, recognizing this gap, UNICEF and the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, along

Nilmini Dissanayake, (44), and her husband Lal Sirimanna, (45), from Thanthirimale, have seen a remarkable transformation in their farming methods, leading to significant improvements in their livelihood. This significant change was made possible through the Managing Together Project, executed under the Ministry of Environment (MoE), funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), guided technically by

From Struggle to Strength: Inoka’s Journey with CRIWMP For years, R.A. Inoka Kumari carried the weight of uncertainty. With no stable source of income, providing for her family was an uphill battle. “We struggled a lot just to survive,” her eyes cast downward and her breath heavy. When the Climate Resilient Integrated Water Management Project

For years, farmers in Sri Lanka’s Dry Zone faced the uncertainty of unpredictable rainfall and limited water supply. In Kurunegala, B.N. Samantha Wijekoon had experienced the frustration of past interventions that failed to deliver lasting benefits. “Before, most projects provided temporary solutions,” he recalls. “Even with financial support, they were unsustainable and offered no real

In the quiet village of Galgamuwa in the Kurunegala District, Nilantha, a dedicated farmer, once faced the reality of rural hardship. With just a small flock of chickens and limited income, his dream of growing a sustainable poultry business felt far out of reach. Every day was a struggle to provide for his family while

In the heart of Sri Lanka’s Kurunegala District, a remarkable transformation is unfolding both in the land and in the life of Dharmadasa, a determined commercial farmer. With support from the Climate Resilient Integrated Water Management Project (CRIWMP), funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Ministry of Irrigation,

Behind every act of kindness lies a story of courage, commitment, and quiet sacrifice. Mr. Pushpakanthan, a long-standing volunteer of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Matale Branch, embodies these values in every step of his humanitarian journey. For over two decades, he has served not for recognition, but out of a deep, unwavering

In a bustling industrial zone where assembly lines rarely pause and production targets never wait, the quiet strength of women often goes unrecognized. In the Katunayake Export Processing Zone (EPZ), where thousands of women form the backbone of Sri Lanka’s industrial workforce, the challenge of balancing work with maternal health needs had not been adequately

In March 2023, 21-years-old Ahamad arrived in Sri Lanka, not with neatly packed belongings, but with hurriedly gathered possessions and a heart burdened by fear, displacement, and vulnerability. A native of Pakistan, Ahamad was a well-educated young man with a promising future as a website developer. However, being a member of a minority Muslim community

In a small village called Sinnikkulam in Kebithigollewa, Damayanthi Rajagguru lived with a heavy heart. As a mother of three, she dreamed of building a better future for her children and completing their half-finished home. Faced with severe financial struggles, she made a difficult decision that she would leave her family and work overseas. “I