As part of the 2025 Red Cross and Red Crescent Day celebrations, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society organized a photography competition, inviting staff and volunteers to capture the essence of humanitarian work and the Seven Fundamental Principles in action. Congratulations to the Top 3 winners.🏆

With support from the Disaster Response Emergency Fund of the IFRC, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society distributed 1,350 non-food relief items to families in Mannar District severely affected by floods caused by Cyclone Fengal.

The "Ride for Blood" journey reached Kilinochchi and with open hearts and unwavering dedication, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society - Kilinochchi Branch proudly joined the mission to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation.

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𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐲. Today, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Vavuniya Branch joined with these dedicated cyclists on their journey to inspire blood donation, raising our collective voice to amplify this life-saving mission ❤️

“Ride for Blood” concludes after 6 days of cycling from Negombo to Jaffna and back! A heartfelt journey to raise awareness on voluntary blood donation. Hear from the team as they reflect on this powerful mission. Their dedication inspires us all.

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, with support from ICRC, has initiated a 5-day Branch Disaster Response Team (BDRT) training for the Polonnaruwa Branch. Professionals from the SLRCS National Headquarters are sharing expertise with passionate volunteers to enhance disaster response capacity.

Amid the escalating dengue outbreak in Ratnapura, pressure on Ratnapura General Hospital continues to grow. To meet the rising demand for patient care, trained volunteers from the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Ratnapura Branch have been deployed daily to assist hospital staff. 🏥

With financial support from Government of Japan and in collaboration with @UNFPA_SriLanka and @BOISriLanka, @slredcross has upgraded the MOH Clinic at Katunayake EPZ. Pregnant women now have easier, safer access to maternal, sexual, and reproductive health services with dignity.

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and the @GGGI, successfully conducted a Climate Finance and Proposal Development Workshop under the Green Climate Fund National Adaptation Plan Readiness Support Project.

Let’s Celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day with Pride! Women are the backbone of our nation. It’s time we lift them up, not pull them down. Together, we step towards a Period Friendly Sri Lanka, where every woman and girl can manage their periods with dignity, and confidence.

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🌍 In the lead-up to #WorldEnvironmentDay, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Kandy Branch, in collaboration with the Central Provincial Council, carried out a cleanup campaign along the Polgolla Dam and Mahaweli River Bank—two lifelines for communities and ecosystems in the Central Province.

Prevention is our strongest protection. Let’s return to simple, proven habits that protect us—and others. #slrcs #ICRC #IFRC #TogetherForHumanity

Today is World Environment Day. 🌍 As the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, we stand in solidarity with global efforts to put an end to plastic pollution — today and every day. ♻️🌱

Prevention is the smartest and most responsible choice. Take care and wear a mask. Help keep yourself and everyone safe.

📢 Read this powerful piece by Dr. Mahesh Gunasekara, Director General of Sri Lanka Red Cross Society: “How Restrictive Global Funding Undermines Sri Lanka’s Response to Climate Change & Health Crises” 📍 Published in SLMA Monthly Newsletter – May 2025 | Vol. 18

A single donation can save multiple lives. On this World Blood Donor Day, we honour the heroes who give the gift of life through blood donation. 🩸 'Give blood. Give hope. Together, we save lives.' Be the reason someone’s heart keeps beating. #SLRCS #ICRC #IFRC

UNICEF, in partnership with the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, has launched the project “Promoting Disability-Inclusive Humanitarian Action Preparedness in Sri Lanka.” In Monaragala, FGDs with children and KIIs with children with disabilities captured their experiences from past emergencies.

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society & UNICEF, brought together frontline responders from Central, Uva & Sabaragamuwa provinces to map gaps in disability-inclusive emergency response. A key step in the programme "Promoting Disability-Inclusive Humanitarian Action Preparedness in Sri Lanka".