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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…
Dear Friends, As we embark on a new year, I extend my warmest wishes to each of you. This year’s theme, “Pilgrims of Hope,” encourages us to embrace the spirit of journeying together, promoting hope for a brighter future as we prepare for the Jubilee Year of the Church in 2025. Pope Francis reminds us…
The “Improving Rural Livelihoods, Enhancing Food Security, and Building Climate Resilience in Sri Lanka” program, launched in January 2023, is a significant initiative implemented by Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC and is set to run through December 2027. This project is spearheaded by Rev. Fr. Luke Nelson Perera, the National Director of Caritas Sri Lanka…
Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC in collaboration with its network, is implementing a Food Security program titled “Improving Rural Livelihoods, Enhancing Food Security, and Building Climate Resilience in Sri Lanka.” This initiative is spearheaded by Rev. Fr. Luke Nelson Perera, National Director of Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC, with support from Caritas Norway. The program…
Caritas Vanni launched the “Improving Rural Livelihoods, Enhancing Food Security, and Building Climate Resilience in Sri Lanka” program in January 2023. The program’s vision is to safeguard food security for 2,500 subsistence farming households, including marginalized urban and rural communities, war widows, women, and 2,500 schoolchildren. Its objectives include improving livelihoods through sustainable agricultural practices,…
The Regional Peace Forum for the Plantation Region took place on November 6th, 2024, at Caritas Galle, bringing together a wide range of stakeholders to address the challenges faced by the plantation community. The event, funded by MISEREOR, ran from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and provided a platform for in-depth discussions on key regional…
The Regional Peace Forum for the Western Region, held on the 31st of October 2024, brought together the beneficiaries to discuss and address the challenges they face locally. This event, funded by MISEREOR, was conducted at the Caritas Chilaw Auditorium from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There were 29 youth and Regional Peace Forum members,…
From November 1st to 5th, a national-level capacity-building program and exposure visit for ‘Mitigation of Thalassemia, caring for the neglected and the helpless’ programme officers was held in Chennai, India, funded by Misereor. The program brought together seven participants, including three staff members from the National Centre and four diocesan staff members from Badulla, Chilaw,…
On 9th October 2024, the Regional Peace Forum was successfully conducted at Caritas Trincomalee, organized by Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC with the support of MISEREOR. This forum brought together key stakeholders and participants from the Jaffana, Mannar, Vanni, Trincomalee and Batticaloa Diocesan Centers, aiming to promote peace, stability, and prosperity by addressing the roots of…
Sustainable Peace & Justice Unit of Caritas Sri Lanka organized two key advocacy and lobbying workshops in 2024 for the objective of equipping youth with the skills to promote peace and justice in their communities. The first workshop, held on the 6th and 7th of August at the Caritas Sri Lanka Auditorium, was designed for…
On the 14th of October 2024, the Caritas Chilaw Diocesan Centre, under the CAFOD project, organized a community market opening ceremony to empower local beneficiaries. The event occurred at two locations, Baththulu Oya and Akkarapaha, gathering diverse participants. Beneficiaries, stakeholders, Caritas staff, and community leaders from various backgrounds came together, including representatives from the Sinhala…
