Sevalanka Foundation

21/09/2026

Reposted from Janaka Ruwanpura, PhD, PEng, PQS, FCAE, NAC, with thanks for sharing these moments and reflections from the launch of the Climate-Smart Agriculture for Women in Sri Lanka project.

Supported by the Government of Canada through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), the project aims to empower 80 women farmers from the Anuradhapura and Vavuniya districts through climate-smart agricultural training, water-efficient irrigation, demonstration plots and peer-learning opportunities.

The initiative brings together the Sevalanka Foundation, SLIIT and the Canadian Network for Sri Lankan Academics (CaNSLA), combining grassroots experience, academic and technical expertise, and opportunities for knowledge sharing.

We look forward to seeing the knowledge and practices introduced through this initiative contribute to more resilient livelihoods, stronger communities and greater opportunities for women.

11/08/2026

Sevalanka is proud to partner with the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives for the project Climate Smart Agriculture for Women in Sri Lanka. 🤝🌱

This project will help cultivate climate resilience and improve the livelihoods of 80 women farmers in Anuradhapura and Vavuniya. 🌾👥

By focusing on climate resilience and empowering women to be informed decision makers in farming, the project will stand as a strong testament to sustainability. 💪🏽☀️

Thank you CFLI for embarking on this journey with Sevalanka, to create more equal, just, and resilient communities in Sri Lanka. 🇨🇦🇱🇰

20/07/2026

Building stronger schools. Creating brighter futures. 🏫✨🌱

Through the Nippon School Project, Sevalanka is working to transform primary and secondary school buildings across Sri Lanka's Northern Province into safer, more inclusive, and future-ready learning spaces, by rehabilitating school infrastructure and improving sanitation facilities. 🇱🇰📚🏢

By engaging parents, teachers, students, and local communities throughout the process, this initiative empowers communities to take ownership of their schools while creating a sustainable model for long-term maintenance and development. 🤝👤🔄

With an expected reach of over 30,000 primary and secondary school students, alongside teachers, parents, and local education authorities, the project is helping build an education system where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. 🎒🌟📈

We extend our sincere gratitude to The Nippon Foundation for its longstanding partnership with Sevalanka, and its continued commitment to creating equitable, resilient, and inclusive learning environments for children across Sri Lanka. 🙏🇯🇵✨

Together, we're investing in classrooms that inspire, communities that lead, and futures filled with possibility. 💪💫❤️

15/07/2026

Celebrating World Youth Skills Day! 🌍✨🎓

Skills have the power to transform lives, create opportunities, and build brighter futures. 🌟📈🚀

Through the ""An Equal Slice for Everyone"" initiative, Pizza Hut Sri Lanka together with Sevalanka Foundation empowered economically marginalized youth and persons with disabilities, by providing industry-recognized training, practical experience, and pathways to meaningful employment in the Quick Service Restaurant sector. 🍕🤝💪

Since April 2023, the programme has trained 500+ young people, equipping them with industry-relevant skills and creating pathways to employment across Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰👥💼

With training centres established nationwide and strong partnerships with vocational institutions, the initiative continues to invest in the next generation of skilled professionals. 🏢🛠️

This World Youth Skills Day, we celebrate all young people and partners working together to build a more inclusive, empowered, and skilled future. 🙌💫❤️

06/07/2026

Healing goes beyond providing immediate relief to affected communities. It also means restoring hope, resilience, and emotional well-being. ✨❤️

As part of the wider Biyagama Ditwah Relief Programme, Sevalanka Foundation continued to provide psychosocial support to Government officers who worked tirelessly on the front lines, assisting communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. 🕊️🇱🇰👥

These sessions were designed to help manage stress, strengthen emotional resilience, and promote overall well-being, recognizing that those who care for others also deserve support. 🧠🌱💪

This initiative forms part of Sevalanka Foundation's broader response in Biyagama, which includes the distribution of relief assistance to vulnerable families, well cleaning, and minor repairs to critical flood prevention infrastructure, as communities continue their journey towards recovery. 🛠️

We extend our sincere gratitude to The Coca-Cola Foundation for its generous partnership and unwavering support. 🙏

Together, we are helping communities across Sri Lanka recover with dignity by addressing both immediate needs and long-term resilience. 🤝❤️🌟

22/06/2026

For years, WUSC and Sevalanka Foundation have stood together as long-term partners driving sustainable, grassroots development across Sri Lanka. 🤝✨🇱🇰

Together, we recently wrapped up two impactful capacity-building programmes: Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) as a lens for Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI) and Social Mobilization. 🎯💡

Through participatory learning and real-world case studies, our program officers, field coordinators, and community mobilizers achieved major shifts in how future interventions will be delivered.

By combining WUSC global expertise with Sevalanka’s deep-rooted grassroots trust, we have successfully unlocked a sustainable framework where communities own their progress long after project timelines end.

A huge thank you to WUSC for facilitating these invaluable workshops for the Sevalanka team. We are incredibly grateful for your dedicated support, shared vision, and for being such a committed, long-term partner in our mission to transform lives across Sri Lanka! 🙏🇨🇦🇱🇰

01/07/2024

📢 We're Hiring: Project Specialist! 📢

Join Sevalanka Foundation, an NGO with three decades of experience, and make a difference by empowering persons with disabilities and economically marginalized youth across Sri Lanka.

Role Overview:
Inspect and report on training centres, coordinate activities, and ensure compliance. Extensive travel across Sri Lanka is required.

Qualifications:
🌟 Proficiency in English; trilingual (Sinhala and Tamil) is a plus.
📊 Project management experience.
📝 Strong reporting and presentation skills.
✈️ Willingness to travel extensively across Sri Lanka.

Apply Now:
Send your resume, cover letter, and work samples to [email protected] or contact +94 75 503 3625. Include "Project Specialist Application" in the subject line.

29/05/2024

Escape "Stories of Survivors", a play that talks about child sexual abuse. Join us on the 4th and 9th of June at 7.30 p.m at the Lionel Wendt.

22/05/2024

Tickets for "ESCAPE: Stories of Survivors" are now available! Support an important cause and secure your seats today!

Tickets for "ESCAPE: Stories of Survivors" are out now! Don't miss your chance to watch us at the Lionel Wendt Theatre on June 4th and 9th and support a great cause!

📍 View our seating chart and message us to book your seats today! Starting May 27th, tickets will also be available for purchase at the Lionel Wendt box office.

12/05/2024

Happy Mother's Day from Sevalanka Foundation! Today, we celebrate the incredible strength, love, and resilience of mothers everywhere. Wishing all mothers a day filled with love, joy, and cherished moments with your loved ones.