Dehiowita, Sri Lanka (December 03, 2025) — Driven by the spirit of collective action during times of national crisis, the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) and the Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation (SHCCF) took a leading role in mobilizing humanitarian support for communities affected by recent natural disasters.
On December 3, 2025, the IHRC and SHCCF joined hands with the Embilipitiya "Senehasa" Benevolent Forum and local community volunteers to deliver a major relief package valued at over LKR 2,500,000 in dry rations and essential provisions to displaced families across Dehiowita and Thalduwa.
Embilipitiya Youth and Community Drive Collective Humanity
The ground operation was coordinated by Mr. Pradeep Kumara Rathnayake, IHRC Volunteer Coordinator and Divisional Director of the SHCCF.
Highlighting the spirit of unity behind the operation, Mr. Rathnayake emphasized that the mission's success was rooted in community solidarity:
"The youth and residents of Embilipitiya worked as one united family, treating every disaster victim as their own brother or sister. Their selfless service and unwavering dedication formed the backbone of this entire relief effort."
Unwavering Commitment to Protect Human Dignity
Addressing the volunteers and local community partners during the distribution, Mr. Rathnayake reaffirmed that the IHRC Special Monitoring Mission and the SHCCF will remain at the forefront of national disaster response, standing firmly alongside the people of Sri Lanka to safeguard human dignity and welfare during emergencies.
Reported by:
Menaka M. Sirithilaka
Director of Uva Province — Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation
Zonal Volunteer Coordinator — International Human Rights Commission
