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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…
Caritas Batticaloa – EHED, with the support of CAFOD, successfully conducted an Advocacy and Lobbying Session on Peace and Reconciliation with relevant ministries on April 23, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Caritas EHED Hall in Jeyanthipuram, Batticaloa. The session brought together selected CAFOD beneficiaries, government staff, members of the Inter-Religious Forum…
Caritas Sri Lanka, in collaboration with its funding partner CAFOD, successfully conducted a two-day program titled “Promotion of Inter-Religious Training Modules to Schools” on the 8th and 9th of April 2025. The program took place at Batthulu Oya Maha Vidyalaya and Angunawilla Maha Vidyalaya in Puttalam, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day. This…
Caritas Sri Lanka extends its heartfelt congratulations and warmest blessings to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV (Cardinal Robert Prevost), the newly elected 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Holy Roman Catholic Church. This historic moment marks a new chapter for the universal Church, and we rejoice alongside the global Catholic community. We pray that the Holy…
Today, Rev. Fr. Luke Nelson, National Director of Caritas Sri Lanka, visited the Apostolic Nunciature in Colombo to pay his respects following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. During this solemn occasion, he met with the Apostolic Nuncio and offered heartfelt condolences on behalf of the entire Caritas Sri Lanka–SEDEC family. Fr. Luke also…
Caritas Sri Lanka hosted an engaging and impactful Communication Workshop as part of the “Improving Rural Livelihoods, Enhancing Food Security, and Building Climate Resilience” project funded by Caritas Norway and implemented by the Caritas Sri Lanka network. This event brought together key communication and program leaders to enhance skills, share insights, and explore innovative strategies…
Caritas Sri Lanka had the privilege of hosting Mr. Gerard Chitty and Mrs. Shivanthi Chitty, representatives of the Irasil Foundation, from February 20th to 25th, 2025. This partner visit took place across several key project locations supported by the Irasil Foundation, including Caritas Badulla, CODESEP – Galle, Caritas Kurunegala, Caritas Anuradhapura, Don Bosco School Mannar,…
A delegation from Caritas Korea, led by Executive Director Fr. Francis and Program Coordinator Ms. Agnes, recently concluded a four-day visit to Sri Lanka to evaluate ongoing projects and strengthen partnerships with Caritas Sri Lanka. The visit, which took place from March 26 to 29, 2025, included meetings with all 13 diocesan partners and field…
Caritas Sri Lanka, under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Luke Nelson Perera, National Director, continues its mission of empowering rural communities by providing targeted support to small-scale micro-business owners in Sri Lanka, aiming to reduce poverty across the country. This initiative has been made possible through the generous support of Caritas Slovenia, whose ongoing funding…
On February 19, 2025, Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC held a special event at BMICH, Lotus Hall, Colombo, to mark 20 years since the devastating 2004 tsunami. The event brought together international partners, religious leaders, communities, and humanitarian workers to honor the lives lost, appreciate the strength of survivors, and reflect on the efforts to…
On February 19, 2025, a solemn Holy Eucharistic Celebration was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo, Sri Lanka to mark the 20th anniversary of the Tsunami that devastated some coastal areas of Sri Lanka in 2004. This significant event, held under the theme “Memories of an Empowering Journey of Resilience,” honoured…
It gives me immense pride and satisfaction to present “The Country Profile Sri Lanka”, a comprehensive and informative resource that provides a detailed contextual analysis of Sri Lanka. This publication deep into the multifaceted dimensions of our nation, encompassing social, economic, political, environmental, cultural, educational, and health sectors. With a wealth of statistical data and evidence-based insights,…
Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC had the honour of welcoming Ms. Ingrid Rosendorf Joys, Secretary General of Caritas Norway, and Ms. Maria Knutsdotter Langas, Program Advisor at Caritas Norway, to Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC. Their extraordinary generosity has made a lasting impact on the mission, and it was inspiring to witness firsthand how their…
Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC successfully hosted the Partners’ Forum 2025 on February 18, 2025, under the theme “Continuing the Journey towards Uplifting Sri Lanka.” The event brought together national and international partners, government representatives, experts, diocesan directors, coordinators and community leaders to discuss Sri Lanka’s pressing social and economic challenges and explore collaborative strategies…
On the 9th of January 2025, Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC, in collaboration with CAFOD, organized an ethno-drama program in Iyankani Village, Batticaloa. This program is a part of the CAFOD project’s efforts to help communities reconcile and move forward, focused on creating peace among Sri Lanka’s diverse communities. Running from 9:00 AM to 3:30…
