Singapore, 19 December 2025 – Weeks after Cyclone Ditwah tore through large parts of Sri Lanka, followed by prolonged monsoon rains and flooding, many families remain displaced and struggling to meet their most basic needs. Access to safe shelter, healthcare, sanitation, and livelihood recovery continues to be urgently needed as communities begin the difficult process of recovery.
In response, the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) is deploying a team of four trained responders to Sri Lanka from 19 to 25 December to support the ongoing relief operations led by the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS). This deployment reinforces SRC’s commitment to stand in solidarity with affected communities during this critical phase, following SRC’s earlier cash contribution of SGD$50,000 for the purchase and distribution of relief items.
On the ground, the SRC team will work alongside SLRCS to:
- Support temporary shelters and medical camps for flood-affected communities
- Conduct Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) activities to reduce health risk
- Engage communities through environmental awareness
- Assess evolving humanitarian needs to inform continued relief and early recovery planning
“The floods have left many families struggling to regain stability and meet daily necessities. The SRC team is deployed to Sri Lanka to support the vital work of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, strengthen relief efforts on the ground, and assess how we can best support recovery in the months ahead. As we enter the festive season, we also call upon our fellow Singaporeans to extend their support to the affected communities in Sri Lanka by supporting our fundraising appeal,” said Mr Benjamin William, Secretary General/CEO of the Singapore Red Cross.
“While many of us are preparing to spend the year-end with our families, thousands of families in Sri Lanka are still trying to rebuild their lives. Being there during this period is about standing in solidarity and supporting recovery where help is still urgently needed.” said Thakshayeni Skanthakumar, a trained SRC volunteer and a member of the SRC team being deployed to Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka Cyclone Ditwah Response: Ways to Donate Corporate and individual donors can claim 100% tax deduction for donations made towards this fundraising appeal. 1) Donate via Credit Card - Giving.sg, DeeDa, Give.asia 2) Donate via PayNow Go to "PayNow" > Click "PayNow to UEN" > Key in “S86CC0370ESRC” > Key in the amount you would like to donate > Input “SLCyclone [your NRIC/FIN/UEN for tax deduction]” under Bill Reference;
3) Donate via Cheque Please make a cheque payable to ‘Singapore Red Cross Society’, to be posted to Red Cross House, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486. Please leave your name, postal address and indicate “Sri Lanka Cyclone Ditwah” at the back of your cheque. 4) Donate in Person Please make your donation at the Singapore Red Cross at Red Cross House, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486 during office hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 6pm. 5) Fundraise Register as a third party fundraiser and email us the completed form, or set up an online fundraising campaign on Giving.sg. Note: In the event that donations exceed the expenses incurred by Singapore Red Cross in this specific disaster response, any surplus or unspent money, after three years from the date of inception of the fund, can be used to prepare for and serve communities affected by other disasters or may be used to complement or to sustain projects undertaken by SRC in helping the vulnerable in areas affected by disasters. Appeal period: 1 December 2025 - 31 January 2026 Restoring Family Links SRC’s “Restoring Family Links” (RFL) assists Singapore residents to locate their immediate family members who may have been affected by the disaster with whom they have difficulty in contacting. For assistance, please email rfl@redcross.sg or complete this form. |
