SRI LANKA UNITES
We have served wholeheartedly for 15 years. I have had the privilege of serving and leading this incredible movement from inception to this date. It has been an incredible honor. As I bid farewell to this beloved , inspiring movement , I celebrate what we have all accomplished together. I am eternally in awe of the phenomenal passion , spirit and talent of our nations youth. Our movement is a testament of capacity of youth leadership in Sri Lanka.
Despite all the challengers we have grown stronger and I am confident the next generation of Sri Lanka Unites leaders will take the movement to greater heights. May they build on the foundation we have laid and do greater things and serve our nations children and youth for generations to come.
15 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Engaged over 1 million youth across the nation
- Nearly 30,000 members nationwide
- Over 300 clubs established across the nation . 25 active mother clubs in each district.
- Served over 500 schools and 21 State and Private Universities across the nation
- Over 4000 student leaders have attend our annual conferences
- Provided over 10,000 Diplomas in English , Business Entrepreneurship and IT through our reconciliation centers
- Directly supported over 20,000 families during every national crisis since 2006
- Inspired and supported the creation of a Global youth movement for peace , Global Unites, now engaged in 13 nation\
- Created 15 new innovations and initiatives and implemented them across the nation
- Nearly 400 million rupees secured through winning grants and fundraisers
- Launched our own sustainability enterprises , moving towards financial sustainability
- Launched our own reconciliation centers in 8 of the 9 provinces
- 7 all island peace tours.
- Created our own curriculum for clubs in Sri Lanka and now used internationally
- One of the lowest administrative and overheads expenses of any national movement.
- Trained and inspired many young social entrepreneurs, who have pioneered many new organizations.
- Launched SLU kids department
- Established chapters in London , Toronto , LA, Melbourne , DC and Wellington
- Produced two music albums on the theme on unity and peace
- Serve as one of the trusted partner of Facebook , support counter hate initiatives on line
- Hosted and supported two global summits , bringing together inspiring peace builders representing four continents.
- Recognized as one of the top 25 grassroots movements and Top 7 models for youth engagement among commonwealth nations
- Supported the Catholic church with establishing the burial grounds and raised funds for tombstones for every victim from Negambo of the Easter Sunday Bombing.
- Recognized by the Queen of England for the services of the movement
- Subject of rare positive international media coverage from Sri Lanka , featured on BBC , Al Jazeera , NBC and National Post in Canada.
- Hosted and supported two G
The Best is Yet to Come !
Farewell message from SLU
Dear Friends,
It has been an absolute blessing and honor to have you join us at this celebration / book launch and new beginning. I am humbled by your love, encouragement and support over the years.
I covet your prayers and support as I strive to serve our beautiful , resilient and inspiring nation. Today you have heard my heart , passion, my principals through the story of our movements and my own words and actions.
Always know you are welcome to hold me accountable. I commit to remain approachable , teachable and passionate to do better. Hold me to these ideal , principals and my resolve for excellence and results. As I seek to contribute towards national transformation.
In service,
Founder and Former President of
Sri Lanka Unites
