Skip Navigation About us Our work Explore Join us Donate Search SRI LANKA Asia Foundation programs strengthen subnational governance; increase access to justice; build community security; facilitate post-trauma mental health support; and foster localized inter-ethnic social cohesion through values education and strengthening economic linkages among different ethnic groups. h Country overview Dinesha de Silva, Country Representative Staff in Sri Lanka » Contact The Asia Foundation – Sri Lanka 30/1 Bagatalle Road Colombo 3, Sri Lanka Tel: + 94 (11) 205-8701 Email: srilanka.general@asiafoundation.org Psychosocial counseling support In partnership with the government health sector and nongovernment organizations, The Foundation’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support reached 7,725 survivors of trauma, and trained 231 mental health and psychosocial care providers. The Foundation also funded longstanding local partner Women in Need, through its Gender and Justice program, to remotely carry out services during lockdowns to work with victims of domestic violence online and via mobile phones. In 2020 this support provided 4,200 victims with counseling support, 3,308 with legal advice, 1,435 with legal representation, and its awareness campaigns reached over two million online users. Read more NEWS FROM SRI LANKA Sri Lanka: Countering Social Media Misinformation 2021 PROGRAM SNAPSHOT Inside Justice: Enabling Justice for Victim Survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, Sharing of The Asia Foundation’s Experiences SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 PUBLICATION Human Trafficking Video Series SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 VIDEO Why Accessing Justice is Challenging for Victims of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 PUBLICATION More From Sri Lanka Gender-sensitive police stations Nearly a decade after the end of armed conflict, more has to be done to strengthen the relationship between communities and the police, particularly in conflict-affected areas. Officers still struggle to inspire and build public trust in policing. With support from the British High Commission, we have contributed significantly to wide-ranging police reforms with technical support from Police Scotland, with an emphasis on addressing gender-based violence and promoting gender equality within the force. 568 Officers-In-Charge of local police stations throughout the country participated in training on community policing. In addition, a national workshop on responding to gender-based violence and effective referral services was conducted for all 42 Divisional Commanders of the Children and Women’s Bureau, followed by a series of district-level workshops to facilitate implementation at the district level. HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS ASIA 2021 Leaders on the Frontlines: Leaders for a Better World NOVEMBER 11, 2021 SLIDESHOW Podcast: Water, Gender, and Poverty Collide in Cambodian Watershed Chap Sreyphea NOVEMBER 10, 2021 BLOG Asia Foundation and APEC Announce Winner of APEC Digital Prosperity Award NOVEMBER 10, 2021 MEDIA COVERAGE The Asia Foundation Selected for Google.org Impact Challenge to Empower Female Stewardship Over Indonesia’s Forest Resources NOVEMBER 8, 2021 NEWS The Asia Foundation Honors Yo-Yo Ma, The Rockefeller Foundation, and Dr. Eun Mee Kim at Annual Leadership Awards SAN FRANCISCO NOVEMBER 4, 2021 NEWS Podcast: The State of Conflict and Violence in Asia By Adam Burke OCTOBER 27, 2021 BLOG Leaders on the Frontlines: Leaders for a Better World Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 6PM PT Register About us Careers Donate Contact us Financial information STAY INFORMED Photo: Karl Grobl © Copyright 2021 by The Asia Foundation