Disasters, conflict, and migration tear families apart. For those separated from their loved ones, the uncertainty is devastating. At the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), Restoring Family Links (RFL) is a core mission embedded within Chapter 2, Article 6 of our Constitution.
Operating under the legal framework of the Geneva Conventions and recognized by the Government of Sri Lanka in the National Disaster Management Roadmap, we work as part of a global network to locate missing persons, exchange messages, and reunite families.
Our RFL services are entirely free and confidential, tailored to support vulnerable populations experiencing separation due to:
When traditional communication channels break down, the SLRCS utilizes its country-wide branch network and international ties to bridge the gap through several dedicated services:
If you have lost touch with a family member and wish to open a tracing case, please note that we will require specific details about the missing person, the circumstances of your separation, and your relationship to them.
If you are living in Sri Lanka: Please contact the SLRCS District Branch closest to you to speak with an RFL representative.
If you are living outside Sri Lanka: Please contact your local National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in your current country of residence. They will safely forward the tracing request to us.
While our primary focus remains on migration, disasters, and conflict, the SLRCS reviews non-conflict or non-disaster humanitarian cases on a case-by-case basis to ensure no vulnerable family is left without support.
