Our Purpose
The Foundation for Civilian Bravery was established in 1993 to recognise and honour Sri Lankan civilians who, without obligation, place themselves in grave danger to save the life of another person in peril.
Our mission is to ensure that these selfless acts of heroism are never forgotten and that their legacy inspires future generations throughout Sri Lanka and beyond.
The Foundation for Civilian Bravery is dedicated to give public recognition to acts of bravery of civilians by making awards to those who risk their own lives to save or attempt to save the lives of others.
Foundation for Civilian Bravery (FCB) in Sri Lanka was officially established and incorporated by a Parliament Act, specifically the Foundation for Civilian Bravery (Incorporation) Act, No. 4 of 2009, which turned the existing 1993 foundation into a legally recognized body to honor civilians who risk their lives to save others.
Hall of Fame
2017
Recognised for an extraordinary act of bravery, risking his own life to save another in a life-threatening situation.
FCB Gold Medal Awardee
2017
A true symbol of courage who displayed remarkable bravery in the face of extreme danger to protect others.
FCB Gold Medal Awardee
2017
Honoured for his selfless act of heroism that exemplified the finest qualities of civilian bravery.
FCB Gold Medal Awardee
The Highest Honour
The FCB Gold Medal is Sri Lanka's most prestigious civilian honour, awarded to individuals who demonstrate extraordinary acts of bravery in saving or attempting to save the life of another person.
The act must involve a voluntary risk of death or serious physical injury
The rescuer must not be professionally obligated to perform the act
The person saved must be in imminent peril of their life
The act must have taken place within Sri Lanka or involve a Sri Lankan citizen
Latest Updates
December 2018
The Foundation for Civilian Bravery held its annual awards ceremony, recognising 25 individuals for outstanding acts of civilian courage.
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December 2017
Over 200 guests attended the 2017 FCB award ceremony, where 22 civilians were honoured with the FCB Gold Medal for their acts of bravery.
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2018
A Sri Lankan FCB medallist was recognised at the Asian Civilian Bravery Forum, receiving the prestigious Asian Gold Medal for extraordinary heroism.
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