In the quiet village of Pappamottai, nestled in the northern dry zone of Sri Lanka, lives Mr. S. A. Sebasthiyan—a 70-year-old farmer whose life is a remarkable story of resilience, love, and transformation. Born into poverty and educated only up to Grade 5, Sebasthiyan’s early years were shaped by hardship. Yet amidst the struggles, his...

Caritas Sri Lanka, with the generous support of CAFOD, successfully organized a special programme on 22nd May 2025 to promote Inter-Religious Training Modules in schools. Held from 2.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., this event aimed to foster mutual understanding, respect, and harmony among schoolchildren of different faiths. The initiative provided a meaningful platform for students...

Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC organized a dynamic Entrepreneurship Development Program from May 20 to 23, 2025, bringing together 42 dedicated staff members from eight dioceses across the country. These participants are actively engaged in implementing the project “Improving Rural Livelihoods, Enhancing Food Security, and Building Climate Resilience,” which is supported by Caritas Norway and...