News & Updates

MRC Secretary General Meets with UN Resident Coordinator

09 Mar 2026

MRC Competes in Inaugural IFRC First Aid World Cup

02 Mar 2026

MRC Delivers Basic Psychological First Aid Training in Partnership with Transparency Maldives Across Communities Under Resilient Communities Project

28 Feb 2026

MRC Secretary General Meets with UNDP Resident Representative

08 Feb 2026

MRC Delivers Basic First Aid Training for Maldivian Association of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

03 Feb 2026

Marking International Migrants Day 2025: Health and Legal Services Camp

The International Migrants Day is marked annually on 18th December, highlighting the importance of honoring and recognizing the strength and perseverance of migrants in our community.

24 Jan 2026

Closure of “MRC Sri Lanka Relief Fund” opened by the Maldivian Red Crescent to donate funds to support the response and recovery efforts of the humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka caused by Cyclone Ditwah

The “MRC Sri Lanka Relief Fund” was opened by the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The fund was opened from 01st December 2025 to 10th January 2026 and raised a total of MVR 204,220.67 and USD 4,697.20.

12 Jan 2026

Empowering Communities through First Aid & Psychological First Aid Training

As climate related vulnerabilities increase, the capacity for localized and effective response has never been more critical. First Aid and Psychological First Aid (PFA) are essential components of resilience-building, equipping communities with the capacity to respond effectively in emergencies.

24 Dec 2025

Celebrating our Volunteers: International Volunteer Day 2025

Every year, MRC takes the opportunity to mark International Volunteer Day and recognize the incredible contributions of volunteers at the National Society and across the world,

20 Dec 2025

NDMA and MRC Advance the National Risk Register through Multi-Sectoral Consultations

Since late 2024, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) have been jointly advancing the National Risk Register and Assessment development through a phased, consultative process.

16 Dec 2025

MRC Supports National Dialogue on Advancing Anticipatory Action in the Maldives

On 14 December 2025, MRC together with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), facilitated a dedicated policy session on institutionalizing Anticipatory Action (AA) during the meeting of the National Disaster Management Steering Committee. The Steering Committee tasked with guiding technical coordination and policy direction for disaster risk management brought together representatives from key government agencies, first responders, and national institutions.

13 Dec 2025

Maldivian Red Crescent extends call for donations towards “MRC Sri Lanka Relief Fund”

In light of the catastrophic flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah and the urgent humanitarian needs outlined in the IFRC Emergency Appeal of CHF 5 million, the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) announces the extension of the MRC Sri Lanka Relief Fund.

08 Dec 2025