Building a Resilient Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka stands at a defining moment. Economic recovery, social cohesion, climate resilience, and human wellbeing now require more than isolated solutions. They demand connection, collaboration, and collective responsibility.
The Community Resilience Network (CRN) is a nationwide people-powered framework that connects communities, institutions, professionals, volunteers, and resources into a single coordinated system. CRN strengthens daily community support while preparing Sri Lanka to face future challenges together, as one nation.
CRN is not just a platform. It is a movement, a network, and a shared commitment to protect lives, strengthen communities, and build a sustainable future for all.
What is CRN?
A Collaboration Ecosystem
Designed to strengthen social resilience and service accessibility across Sri Lanka. CRN brings together citizens, government institutions, NGOs, private sector, and research bodies into a coordinated national framework.
Complements Systems
CRN complements, not replaces, existing government systems and development initiatives by improving coordination, communication, trust, and impact.
The Challenge & Solution
Current Fragmentation
- Disconnected and overlapping service delivery systems
- Limited coordination among stakeholders
- Vulnerable communities remaining unseen
- Growing exposure to climate and economic shocks
The CRN Response
- Real-time needs identification
- Coordinated volunteer mobilisation
- Multi-sector collaboration
- Data-driven planning and response
Our Philosophy
People Helping People
Every citizen has value—time, skills, or knowledge. CRN creates a structure where these contributions matter.
Power of Connection
Most problems exist not because solutions are missing, but because connections are broken.
Equity and Inclusion
Urban or rural, young or elderly—everyone belongs in the network.
Shared Responsibility
Development is not the duty of one institution alone; it requires active citizenship.
Our Vision
A connected and resilient Sri Lanka where every individual can access support, share skills, and thrive through a united community network facing future challenges as one family.
Our Mission
To build an inclusive, collaborative, and community-driven support system that connects people, organisations, and resources across Sri Lanka.
The Seven Pillars of CRN
A Dual-System Model
1. The People Network
Physical & Institutional Layer
- National Secretariat
- District & Divisional Councils
- Community Cells & Volunteer Teams
- Youth & Women Networks
2. Digital Infrastructure
Technology Layer
- Mobile & Web Platform
- Volunteer Registry & Dashboards
- Real-time Mapping & Data
- SMS & Low-data Access Tools
Volunteers: The Heart of CRN
Categories
General Volunteers, Skilled Professionals (Doctors, IT, Engineers), Youth, and Corporate CSR Teams.
Benefits
Training & Certification, Digital Badges, Leadership pathways, and Recommendation letters.
Governance & Inclusion
Accountability
CRN operates under non-political operations, anti-discrimination principles, and strict data protection protocols.
Leaving No One Behind
Core identity focused on protecting women, children, elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Leadership & Advisory
Eng. Chandana Edirisooriya
Advisor – CRN
Chathura S. Peiris
Lead – CRN
"Strong Communities Create Strong Nations"
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