Sri Lanka Red Cross Society - Badulla Branch

05/02/2026

🏥 MEDICAL CAMP: ENSURING HEALTH & SAFETY IN SPRINGVALLEY DIVISION

The SLRCS Badulla Branch successfully conducted a specialized Medical Camp at Nallamale Tamil School, providing essential healthcare services to communities affected by the recent landslides and floods caused by the Ditwa Cyclone.

The medical camp focused on supporting displaced families and individuals from the Kirinda Division, as well as affected community members in the Springvalley Division.

🛡️ Mission Highlights

Target Group: Displaced families and individuals from the Springvalley and Kirinda Divisions

Services Provided: General health screenings, emergency medical consultations, and distribution of essential medicines

Collaboration: Conducted in close partnership with the Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) – Badulla

🤝 Stronger Together
In times of disaster, health becomes a top priority. By delivering medical services directly to affected communities, we ensure timely and compassionate care for those in need.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the dedicated medical officers from RDHS Badulla and the committed SLRCS volunteers for their invaluable service and unwavering support to the community.

05/02/2026

🏥 MEDICAL CAMP: ENSURING HEALTH & SAFETY IN KIRINDA DIVISION

The SLRCS Badulla Branch successfully conducted a specialized Medical Camp at Walasbadda Temple, delivering essential healthcare services to communities affected by the recent landslides and floods caused by the Ditwa Cyclone.

The medical camp was organized to support families and individuals from the Kirinda Division who were impacted by the disaster.

🛡️ Mission Highlights

Target Group: Families and individuals from the Kirinda Division affected by landslides and floods

Services Provided: General health screenings, emergency medical consultations, and distribution of essential medicines

Collaboration: Implemented in close partnership with the Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) – Badulla

🤝 Stronger Together
In times of disaster, health remains a top priority. By delivering medical services directly to affected communities, we ensure timely, compassionate, and accessible care for those in need.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the dedicated medical officers from RDHS Badulla and the committed SLRCS volunteers for their invaluable service and continued support to the community.

23/01/2026

🩸 Blood Donation Program – Badulla Branch 🩸

The Badulla Branch successfully conducted a Blood Donation Program on 20th January 2026, in collaboration with the Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka – UW / Uma Oya Project.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all blood donors, volunteers, and officers who generously supported this life-saving initiative. Your commitment and cooperation played a vital role in making this program a success.

🙏 Together, we continue to serve humanity and save lives.

“Donate blood, save lives.” ❤️

20/01/2026

Phase 2 Kick-off: Supporting Cyclone Ditwah Recovery in Badulla 📢
We are pleased to announce the second major initiative in our cash grant program dedicated to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah. To ensure a fair and transparent process, a special coordination meeting was held on January 19th at the Badulla Divisional Secretariat.

The session, chaired by the Hon. Chairman of the Badulla Branch alongside the Divisional Secretary, focused on the vital process of beneficiary selection and ground-level coordination with Grama Niladhari (GN) officers.

Key Program Details:

📍 Target Areas: Badulla, Welimada, and Uva Paranagama.

👥 Impact: 1,144 selected beneficiaries.

💰 Grant Total: 81,000 LKR per household (Distributed in 3 phases of 27,000 LKR each).

We are committed to standing by our community as we rebuild together. 🤝

18/01/2026

🌍✨ Spreading the Red Cross spirit!
The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Badulla Branch successfully conducted an External Dissemination Programme for workers at the MAS Active (pvt)Ltd, Shadeline Division at Mahiyanganya.

18/01/2026

A Month After Ditwah, the Struggle Continues 🇱🇰

Cyclone Ditwah brought the worst flood and landslide disaster Sri Lanka has seen in a decade. Today, the water may be receding, but the devastation remains.

Families are still unable to return to their homes. Livelihoods have been washed away, and crops- the lifeblood of our communities are destroyed.

At the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, we made a promise: We won't leave them behind. Together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), we are on the ground delivering:

📦 Emergency Relief for the displaced. 💰 Cash assistance to jump-start livelihoods. 🏥 Vital health and hygiene services to those in need.

We need you with us.

An Emergency Appeal has been launched to help 600,000 people get back on their feet. Every donation, no matter the size, helps a mother, a child, or a farmer find their strength again.

👉 Donate now : https://bit.ly/49Z0Pns

18/01/2026

A successful First Aid Training was completed today at the Haliella Resource Center for trainee students at SLBFE - Hali-ela, conducted by the certified First Aid Instructor from the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society - Badulla Branch.

Equipping our future migrant workers with the skills to save lives and handle emergencies with confidence. 🩺🚑

18/01/2026

Prioritizing the Well-being of Our Frontline Heroes! ⛑️❤️

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) successfully conducted a comprehensive Psychosocial Support (PSS) program specifically designed for our dedicated volunteers. As frontline responders in disaster situations, the mental resilience of our team is our top priority.

We were honored to have expert guidance from the Psychiatric Unit of the Badulla Teaching Hospital. A special thank you to our resource persons, Dr. Ayeshika Munaweera and Dr. Minoli Hettiarachchi, for their invaluable insights.

Key highlights of the session included:

Psychological First Aid (PFA): Equipping volunteers to handle trauma on the field.

Mental Health Awareness: Understanding common conditions and early precautions.

Stress Management: Practical relaxation techniques and the power of Mindfulness in high-pressure environments.

By empowering our volunteers, we ensure they can continue to serve the community with strength and compassion. 🤝✨

15/01/2026

15/01/2026

14/01/2026

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Badulla Branch conducted a formal orientation on 13 January 2025 in connection with the Ditwah Cyclone & Landslide Operation ’25. The programme was organized for government officers, Sri Lanka Red Cross Society volunteers, and committee members to enhance coordination and understanding of the ongoing and planned humanitarian response in the Badulla District.

During the session, the Badulla Branch presented an overview of the relief and response activities carried out so far for disaster-affected communities, including rapid need assessments, volunteer mobilization, coordination with government authorities, and the provision of immediate assistance to affected families.

The future interventions planned under the Ditwah Cyclone & Landslide Operation ’25 were also shared, focusing on beneficiary selection in collaboration with Divisional Secretariat offices, distribution of relief items, community-based early recovery activities, strengthening disaster preparedness, and ensuring effective coordination to deliver timely and sustainable support to affected communities.

The programme was attended by the District Secretariat - Badulla, Additional District Secretary (Administration) – Badulla, the Divisional Secretaries of Badulla and Uva Paranagama, the Assistant District Secretary, other government officials, and the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Badulla Branch, Mr. Ranjith Liyanage, along with branch committee and Volunteers of SLRCS Badulla Branch.

05/01/2026