For over three decades, the Foundation for Civilian Bravery has honoured the extraordinary courage of ordinary Sri Lankans.
Who We Are
The Foundation for Civilian Bravery (FCB) was established in 1993 as a non-profit organisation dedicated to recognising and honouring the extraordinary courage displayed by ordinary Sri Lankan civilians in life-threatening situations.
Headquartered in Panadura, Sri Lanka, the FCB operates throughout all 25 districts of the island, accepting nominations year-round and presenting the FCB Gold Medal at its annual award ceremony each December.
Since our founding, we have honoured more than 500 individuals — men, women, and children — whose selfless acts of bravery embody the finest qualities of the human spirit.
Our Purpose
To identify, recognise and honour Sri Lankan civilians who risk their lives to save others, and to promote a culture of bravery, compassion and civic responsibility throughout our island nation.
A Sri Lanka where the extraordinary courage of ordinary citizens is celebrated, where heroes are never forgotten, and where their stories inspire generations to come to act with courage and humanity.
What Drives Us
We believe in the power of human courage — the extraordinary willingness to act despite personal risk, for the benefit of others.
Every act we recognise is born from compassion — the deep human connection that compels one person to risk everything for another.
We conduct all our work with the highest standards of transparency, fairness and integrity, ensuring every award is truly deserved.
Heroes emerge from communities. We work with communities across all 25 districts of Sri Lanka to find and honour local heroes.
We are committed to preserving the stories of our heroes so their legacy inspires future generations to act with courage and kindness.
Bravery knows no boundaries. We honour heroes of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life from every corner of Sri Lanka.
Our Journey
What began in 1993 as a small initiative to recognise local heroes has grown into a nationally recognised institution that shines a light on the finest qualities of the Sri Lankan people.
Over the decades, FCB has expanded its reach to all 25 districts, established connections with Asian civilian bravery networks, and built a permanent legacy for hundreds of extraordinary individuals.
The Foundation for Civilian Bravery is established in Panadura, Sri Lanka. First FCB Gold Medals presented at an inaugural ceremony.
FCB expands its nomination network to cover all nine provinces of Sri Lanka.
FCB honours its 100th Gold Medal awardee at the annual ceremony, a milestone celebrated nationally.
FCB introduces recognition for young heroes under 18, celebrating the courage of Sri Lanka's youth.
An FCB awardee receives the prestigious Asian Gold Medal for Civilian Bravery, putting Sri Lankan civilian heroism on the Asian stage.
FCB has now recognised over 500 heroes, continuing its mission to find and honour Sri Lanka's bravest civilians.
