MRC Opens Relief Fund To Support Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Response

MV+ News Desk | December 3, 2025
MRC launches Sri Lanka Relief Fund from 1–8 December to aid Cyclone Ditwah victims | Photo: MRC

The Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) has launched the “MRC Sri Lanka Relief Fund” to support emergency assistance efforts in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The fund will remain open for public contributions from 1 to 8 December 2025.

According to MRC, the funds raised will be directed towards providing urgent humanitarian relief through the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS). The SLRCS has mobilised its branches and more than 3,500 volunteers to carry out rapid assessments, collect impact data, and deliver First Aid in the districts most affected by the cyclone.

MRC stated that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation through daily updates and is maintaining active coordination with both the SLRCS and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Asia Pacific Office.

The organisation has encouraged contributions in US dollars to help overcome current challenges related to direct fund transfers and to speed up the first tranche of assistance. MRC also plans to work with local banks and businesses to support the foreign exchange of Maldivian rufiyaa donations.

Bank of Maldives

  • Account Name: Maldivian Red Crescent
  • Account Number: 7730000379010) (MVR)
  • Account Number: 7701176022002 (USD)

Maldives Islamic Bank

  • Account Name: Maldivian Red Crescent
  • Account Number: 99010155500036100 (MVR)
  • Account Number: 99010155500036200 (USD)

All contributions collected under the Emergency Appeal, aside from necessary bank transfer charges, will be transferred in full to the SLRCS to ensure assistance reaches affected communities as efficiently as possible.

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