ABOUT CRN

What is the Community Resilience Network?

The Community Resilience Network (CRN) is a national, community driven collaboration ecosystem designed to strengthen social resilience, service accessibility, and people-centred development across Sri Lanka.

CRN brings together:

Citizens and volunteers
Government institutions
NGOs and INGOs
Private sector and CSR initiatives
Universities and research bodies
Youth, women, and community organisations

into a coordinated national framework that enables people to support people, institutions to collaborate effectively, and communities to respond proactively to challenges.

CRN complements not replaces existing government systems and development initiatives by improving coordination, communication, trust, and impact.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Strong Communities Create Strong Nations

CRN is built on a people-first philosophy, grounded in humanity, equity, and shared responsibility.

People Helping People

Every citizen has value - time, skills, experience, knowledge, or compassion. CRN creates a structure where these contributions matter.

Power of Connection

Most problems exist not because solutions are missing, but because connections are broken. CRN reconnects people, institutions, and resources.

Shared Responsibility

Development is not the duty of one institution alone. CRN encourages active citizenship and collective ownership.

Equity and Inclusion

Urban or rural. Young or elderly. Able-bodied or differently-abled. Everyone belongs in the network.

Trust and Transparency

CRN builds trust through ethical conduct, clear communication, and accountable systems.

Resilience and Hope

CRN does not promise instant solutions—it builds strength, confidence, and preparedness for long-term resilience.

VISION, MISSION & VALUES

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, with minimal disruption to others and the environment.

Our Mission

To build an inclusive, collaborative, and community-driven support system that connects people, organisations, and resources across Sri Lanka. We strive to empowering individuals, strengthening social cohesion, enhancing service delivery, and promoting environmentally responsible development through shared responsibility.

Our Core Values

Humanity and dignity
Inclusiveness and equity
Collaboration over competition
Transparency and accountability
Innovation with purpose
Volunteerism and service
Respect for institutions, communities, and the environment
GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY

Transparent, Shared Governance

• National Secretariat
• Government-linked advisory councils
• District and local governance structures
• Clear code of conduct and ethical standards

Non-political operations | Anti-discrimination principles | Confidentiality and data protection | Safety-first protocols

Accountability is central to trust and sustainability.

INCLUSION & PROTECTION

Leaving No One Behind

CRN integrates strong protection frameworks for:

  • • Women and girls
  • • Persons with disabilities
  • • Children and youth
  • • Elderly populations
  • • Culturally diverse communities

Inclusion is not an add-on. It is a core identity of CRN.