Who We Are
We are a non-profit based out in the United States and focused on helping Sri Lankans in need. Sri Lankans living across the globe have joined us on this endeavor where we liaison with Sri Lankans in need and Sri Lankans who want to help. We partner with many non-profit organizations in Sri Lanka to help people who are in need. There are more than 4% people in Sri Lanka who are below the poverty line, who earn less than USD 27 (Rs. 5000) per month. For most of them two meals a day is a dream come true.
We want to step in to help our fellow Sri Lankans to raise them where we can.
We dream of a day where all of us help each other and raise each other to be better and happier.
Help to Learn
There are many who have given up on education because they cannot afford it or they have to support the family. To those children longing to learn and needs a little extra help, we help them by providing books, clothes, shoes, stationery and other supplies.
Help to Build a Home
Not everyone is blessed with their own place to call it a home. We work with our partners to help wherever we can, however we can to put a roof over head of someone in need.
Help to Get Better
When a loved one is sick, we only wish for them to get better. We help people in need with medicine, money for surgeries and medical equipment as needed.
Urgent Needs
Sometimes urgent help is needed, it could be due to a flood, pandemic, or any natural disaster. We help them when they need it the most
Vision & Mission
Vision
We believe there is always a little help needed somewhere. We believe if we can work together to make someone smile a little brighter - Our purpose in this world is met!
Mission
Raise Sri Lanka Platform would build a continuous flow of funds to provide for the less fortunate low-income individuals, Children & families living in Sri Lanka.
Our Team
Sameetha Ravindrakumaran
Committee
US Head Office
Udayanga Wickramarathne
Committee
US Head Office
Ruwan Kumara
Committee
US Head Office
Anjala Krishanthi
Committee
US Head Office
Panchima Jayarathna
Committee
US Head Office
Voices of Our Members
"If everyone helped each other, the world can be a better place.everyone wants to do their part to help build the community and help raise another human.Being a volunteer for Raise Sri Lanka provided me that opportunity,the opportunity to help someone is need.Raise Sri Lanka has been able to touch over 5000 lives of fellow Sri Lankan's.Their smiles,Knowing that someone,somewhere is not going to bed empty stomach because of us, keeps me motivated.We are blessed to have many selfless volunteers and giving contributors,much thanks to them we are able to make an impact"
Sajith Samaraweera
Director
Raise Sri Lanka
"if you are blessed with little extra,give someone who needs a little extra"
Sometimes its a little thing in life that makes a difference.Raise Sri Lanka was Formed to reach families and children with the initial help they need to uplift their lifestyles to achieve beyond their present limitations.And today,one year after inception I am proud to have our volunteer base expanded across all provinces in Sri Lanka. with 100s of recurring donations and contributions exceeding thousands of dollars.The experience and satisfaction I gain by being part of Raise Sri Lanka are priceless.Its amazing to wake up every day knowing someone out there,a total stranger to me will have the best day of their life,just coz their lives are about to change with new hope,dreams,and purpose.I am indeed blessed.
Hansanie Meemanage
Director
Raise Sri Lanka
" As a Volunteer on Raise Sri Lanka Team,I get the opportunity to touch the lives of many underprivileged.Most of the people we help earn than dollar250 per month and are below the poverty line.Standard three meals per day are a luxury for most of these families.Education is a luxury, medical needs are the same.But through the charity, we have been able to give them another opportunity to feel equal.I feel blessed to be part of a team that strives to be part of the change that we all want to see.
Danushka Nainanayake
Director
Raise Sri Lanka
I had the opportunity to bring positive change to the lives of families in need when I volunteered at Raise Sri lank. These adults had experienced poverty for a very long time.And since birth,the children have been equally suffering due to lack of resources in their household.with the charity Organization,our volunteers just really wanted to make a difference..So we all do our part to help wherever we can during our free time.we could not be more satisfied and confident knowing that our efforts positively impact people's lives in Sri Lanka
Sahani Gurusinghe
Member
Raise Sri Lanka
I have been a Raise SL volunteer for the past year and this work has opened a new experience that is extremely rewarding.I have met some of the most dedicated people and seen families come together at times when it is most needed because of the help rendered.I have been part of many giving programs in the past,but Raise Sri Lanka is the most transparent,Effective,and efficient nonprofits volunteer organization I have ever had the pleasure of working with
Sameetha Ravindrakumaran
Member
Raise Sri Lanka
I am proud to say that I am part of the Raise Sri Lanka Team. I have personally witnesses how impactful raise Sri Lanka initiatives are.Imagine not begin able to buy essentials for your own child,imagine not being able to put food on the table for your table-little things matter to them people are always in tears of happiness and they feel blessed when we go and talk to them.being part of raise Sri Lanka has allowed me to be a part of something larger than life
Nadeeka Sampath Gamage
Treasurer
Raise Sri Lanka
My favorite part of the volunteer experience is getting to meeting many people while visiting for verification and patiently listening to their stories.Sometimes I have to travel miles through roads to meet these people who need help.I spend most of my free time trying to find the most deserving families and children of all the requests we receive.its challenging,but at the end of the day,when I look back at everything have had to endure,it is very small in front of the impact I have manged to ale by being part of this amazing charity Raise Sri Lanka
Udayanga Wickramarathne
Member
Raise Sri Lanka
Raise Sri lanka welcomed me with open arms and made me a part of their family from the moment I joined hands with them and the journey so far has been nothing but fulfilling.It has always been a pleasure to be a part of a group that's genuienly working towards the betterment of struggling Sri Lankaan lives that most often go unnoticed.working with raise Sri lanka to me is giving back to the society I grew up in while also helping my beautiful motherland see a better tomorrow where none of her childeren struggle in silence
Upeksha Liyanapathirana
I had the opportunity to bring positive change to the lives of famillies in need when I volunteered at Raise Sri Lanka.these adults had experinced poverty for a very long time.And since birth,the childeren have been equally suffering due to lack of resources in their household.with the charity organization.our volunteers just really wanted to make a diffrence...so we all do our part to help wherever we can during our free time.we could not be more satisfied and confident knowing that our efforts positively impact people's lives in Sri Lanka
Apeksha Weerasekera
Secretary
Raise Sri Lanka
Initially,I joined as a volunteer because I was invited,but as time passsed,I continued beging part of Raise Sri Lanka because I saw how our efforts brought hope to those who recived our support. We may be doing small things,but we do bring hope of better tomorow one family at a time
