Who We Are

Concise & Impactful

Bridging Lanka is a small organisation with big vision. Although our resources are limited, we strive towards developing holistic, harmonious and healthy individuals and communities within our sphere of influence through eight integrated development platforms:

Livelihood support for vulnerable groups
Environmental health to safeguard our rich biodiversity
Nurturing youth preparation for a positive life path
Holistic education through the generations
Urban improvement for a more liveable Mannar
Social cohesion to bridge historic divides
Animal welfare for all creatures great and small
Responsible tourism that showcases a unique part of Sri Lanka

Who we are

Principles in practice

We’re here for the longterm – more like marathon runners than sprinters, incorporating an alternative approach to development work. We embrace…

Solidarity with vulnerable groups – empowering those considered ‘least’ to achieve meaningful,secure and prosperous lives;
Mindset change– transition from aid dependency to self-reliance and kick-starting personal initiative; from a victim mentality to being authors of one’s own destiny;

Place-based cooperation – encompassing a coordinated, area-based, multi-stakeholder approach to uplifting districts through harnessing skills and resources oflocal people together withprivate and public sectors;
Informed compassion – pursuing critical analysis that leads to a deeper understanding and truth, discouraging black and white perspectives of complex issues;
Grounded action– recognising that ‘hands on’ participation in local projects, knowledge transfers and skillscapacity building will nurture the desired future;
‘No enemies’ approach – calling Tamil, Muslim, Burgher,Sinhala and other interestedpeople to play a constructive role in post-conflict Sri Lanka recognising that all partiesare part of the solution;
Value for money – adopting cost-savings measures that ensure projects are undertaken at a fraction of the usual market price.