Ways to Donate
You can contribute using any of the following methods:
Ways to Donate
You can contribute using any of the following methods:
Check: Payable to Revive to Survive
Zelle: revivetosurviveorg@gmail.com
GoFundMe: click on the logo on the right
Cyclone Ditwah brought powerful storms and relentless rain to Sri Lanka, causing widespread flash flooding, storm surges, and deadly landslides that overwhelmed towns and destroyed entire villages. Making landfall on the island’s southeastern coast on November 28th, the cyclone triggered the worst floods in a decade, resulting in a devastating nationwide emergency. As of December 19, 2025, Cyclone Ditwah had affected more than 1.6 million people from over 407,594 families across all 25 districts, with the death toll reaching 635 and 192 people still reported missing. Nearly 233,000 individuals have been displaced into temporary shelters as their homes and communities suffered severe damage.
Families now face tremendous hardships: extensive destruction to infrastructure has left entire communities submerged, bridges swept away by floodwaters, and homes either partially or completely destroyed. More than 565 houses were fully destroyed while over 20,271 have been partially damaged. In some towns, floodwaters reached the second story of buildings and devastated local roads, with bulldozers and backhoes deployed to clear mud and debris so that food, fuel, and supplies could reach those trapped by the disaster. Transport, power, and communication services across the island have been massively disrupted. Electricity outages affect thousands due to transmission lines snapped by fierce winds, and work is ongoing to restore vital communication links.
The human impact has been most acute in Sri Lanka’s hill-country districts, Kandy, Badulla, Nuwara Eliya, Kurunegala, and Matale, which have seen the highest number of casualties. Landslides continue to threaten these vulnerable communities, hampering rescue and recovery operations as emergency regulations restrict access. Flooding along the Kelani River added to the challenges in reaching those in need. In Ratnapura, one of the southern districts worst hit, rescue boats have plied dangerous inundated streets, rescuing stranded residents from rooftops and even trees. Many families reported receiving no warning to evacuate as rivers rose rapidly with the cyclone’s heavy rains.
For survivors, daily life has been upended. Clean water access remains critical; contamination, broken pipes, and submerged wells have created a dire public health emergency and increased disease risk. Food insecurity is mounting, with farmland and supply chains severely damaged, introducing further uncertainty for families already struggling due to Sri Lanka’s recent economic collapse which limited access to basic food and medicine. With the country still recovering from bankruptcy in 2022, the impact of the cyclone threatens to prolong hardship, further weakening Sri Lanka’s vital tourism sector, another blow to economic stability.
That's why Revive to Survive has launched a Flood Relief Fundraiser, dedicated to bringing immediate and sustainable assistance to those most in need.
Your contribution will go directly to emergency aid and long-term recovery initiatives in devastated communities, empowering them to heal and rebuild. Our teams are on the ground, coordinating with health services and humanitarian partners to deliver support where it’s needed most.
🧹📦Helping Flood Families Rebuild - Supplies Delivered!
We are excited to announce that, thanks to your support, essential cleaning and power equipment has been delivered to temporary shelters through our partnership with @thebiodiversityproject.
Items delivered:
🥾50 PVC gum boots
🧤50 pairs of rubber gloves
☂️50 rain kits (with trousers)
🔦50 LED rechargeable flood lights
The TBP team managed delivery and these supplies were officially handed over to the Pradeshiya Sabha for use by cleaning teams in Uva Paranagama shelters.
Thank you for helping families return to clean, safe homes. Your generosity matters!
🔨Restoration of Laboratory Furniture at St. Mary’s College, Awissawella
Thanks to your generous support, we are pleased to report the successful completion of the laboratory furniture restoration project at St. Mary’s College, Awissawella!
- Plywood for student desks and a blackboard were purchased and delivered.
- New student benches were constructed and delivered; existing desks were repaired and painted.
- A site visit took place on 06 January 2026. Our team met with the Principal and staff, and toured the Science Laboratory and school premises.
- Community involvement: Parents volunteered to assist with painting student benches and colour washing the laboratory.
- Next steps: While the furniture has been fully restored, significant damage to laboratory equipment and chemicals was observed. A quotation has been requested for essential chemical replacements, and we are exploring sponsorship for these items.
- Total cost for furniture restoration: Rs. 170,000.
Special thanks to everyone who contributed to this effort—your donations are bringing learning back to life for these students!!
Plywood Delivered:
New Chemical Storage Cupboard:
Repaired Desks and Benches in Science Lab:
📚School Supplies for Flood-Affected Students at Mahamedagama & Bawlana
We are excited to share another milestone made possible thanks to your incredible generosity. In response to a special request from the Zonal Director of Education, Kandy, our team has mobilised to support flood-affected students at Mahamedagama College and Bawlana Junior College.
What’s being provided:
Each affected student will receive a complete set of essential school supplies, including:
🎒 A brand-new school uniform
🎒 A durable school bag
👟 A pair of school shoes
✏️ Necessary stationery items
📚 Other essential school-related materials
A total of 236 students—155 at Mahamedagama College, 74 at Bawlana Junior College and 7 students from other schools—have been identified as needing support. We’re proud to announce that every one of these children will be equipped and ready to return to school, thanks to your support.
The impact (estimated value):
👧🏼👦🏽 236 students directly helped
💰 Each school pack is valued at Rs. 10,500
💸 The total estimated project cost is Rs. 2,404,500
Funds will be transferred upon confirmation to ensure the timely procurement and delivery of supplies.
Our team, in collaboration with the Zonal Director and local educators, is planning to attend the distribution of these supplies, scheduled for 26 December 2025. We are filled with hope for these young learners and look forward to witnessing the positive difference your contributions are making.
Thank you for investing in the future of these children. With each donation, you are helping to restore normalcy and brighten lives in our community. Your support matters!
🛏️🎁 Comfort Restored for Cancer Survivor – Furniture Delivered!
We are thrilled to share that, thanks to your continued support, a cancer patient whose home was devastated by recent floods has received a brand new bed and wardrobe. These essential items will provide her with comfort, dignity, and a safe place to store her belongings during this challenging time.
What was provided:
🛏️ 1 comfortable new bed
🚪 1 sturdy wardrobe for clothes
Your generosity has helped bring peace of mind and stability to a survivor in need. Thank you for making a real difference!
🏠👩👦👦 Ongoing: Supporting a Single Mother & Her Three Sons
Next on our mission, we are preparing to assist a courageous single mother and her three boys whose home was severely damaged—floodwaters rose nearly to the roof, washing away essential household items as seen as in the following images of their house. The eldest son is studying hard for his O/L exams coming up.
Planned support:
🛒 $500 budgeted for essential household goods and furnishings
🎒 Support for the family’s daily living and study needs
Thank you for empowering this family to rebuild and for giving hope to a young student working towards his future. More updates coming soon!
🎒📚 Ongoing: School Supplies for 20 Students in Hasalaka Village
We are also gearing up to deliver much-needed school supplies to 20 students from Hasalaka, Kandy. While most children in the flood-impacted camp have already been helped, these remaining students need basic educational materials to continue their learning journey.
What we plan to provide:
✏️ School supplies (stationery, notebooks, and more) for 20 students
🏕️ $400 allocated to ensure every child has what they need
Thank you for helping us fill this gap—your kindness ensures no child is left behind!
Donations collected as of 12/20/2025:
Amith Munasinghe
$100
Benita Waas
$1000
Bharat B
$200
Chandra Jayasinghe
$500
Chandima D Silva
$200
Chathuri Wickramaratne
$300
Deepa Valishetty
$50
Dimanthi Perera
$200
Dinithi and Chaminda Perera
$600
Gayani and Shanika Silva
$1200
Govindi Pearce
$100
Jeevan Perera
$100
KD Abeysekera
$1,000
Lanka & Prashanthi Pannila
$2,500
Manoj Perera
$250
Marian Waas
$100
Mayank Srivastava
$50
Nancy Pearce
$100
Nilanka and Reeves Edward
$200
Richard Thomas
$2,000
Rumy Jaleel Khan
$1000
Sandaru Jayanetti Koralalage
$200
Shamal Silva
$350
Sumith Jayasuriya
$500
Thusitha Silva
$1000
Ven. Nanda Thero
$500
Anonymous Donations:
$1325
Ways to Donate
You can contribute using any of the following methods:
Check: Payable to Revive to Survive
Zelle: revivetosurviveorg@gmail.com
GoFundMe & Paypal: click on the logo on the right
Thank you to all donors! We are only 44% at our goal and with many lives to rebuild.
Donate through GoFundMe, Zelle, Paypal or check.