Welcome to Centre for Society & Religion - CSR Sri Lanka
Dedicated to integral human liberation, social justice, and peace across Sri Lanka. We strive to empower marginalized communities and foster a harmonious society where human dignity, equality, and holistic development flourish.
Principles Guiding Our Social Transformation
Our Vision:
Liberation based on social justice and human development
Our Mission :
The mission of the Centre for Society and Religion is to help in the integral human liberation of all people of the country through the realization of their human values in social and economic development with social justice, and the deepening of our cultural and spiritual values.
Our Objective :
The main objective of the Centre for Society and Religion is to help in the integral human liberation and fulfillment of the people of our country by their realization of human values in economic development with social justice, and the deepening of our cultural and spiritual values. We are convinced that Sri Lanka needs a fundamental reform of its socio-economic relations and structures in order to meet the urgent needs and legitimate aspirations of the masses of our country.
Who we are
Founded in 1971 by Fr. Tissa Balasuriya, OMI • Championing Human Dignity
The objective of the Centre for Society and Religion is to help in the integral human liberation and fulfillment of the people of our country by their realization of human values in...
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“United Voice of Black January”: National Media Platform Formed to Seek Justice for Attacked and Missing Journalists
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Unseen Children – AustraliaAID Project
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Community Media – Misereor Project
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Citizens Forums – CAFOD Project
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Bandarawela Workshop Strengthens Youth Awareness of the Rule of Law
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Centre for Society and Religion Launches Emergency Relief for Flood-Affected Communities
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Explore Our Impact
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19 Active DistrictsCitizens Forums
11 Active DistrictsHealth and Awareness
1 Active DistrictsMedia
12 Active DistrictsSkill Development
10 Active DistrictsThe Unseen Children
8 Active DistrictsDrama & Theatre
7 Active DistrictsRule Of Law & Human Rights
8 Active DistrictsPublic Environment
9 Active DistrictsEaster Attack Justice
4 Active DistrictsRTI Research
8 Active DistrictsOUR PARTNERS
Working together for a better tomorrow
OUR FACILITIES & VENUES
Providing conference halls, interactive smart meeting rooms, guest accommodations, libraries, and broadcast-grade media studios at 281 Deans Road, Colombo 10.
Main Library
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Leo Nanayakkara Hall Main Conference Hall
Centre for Society & Religion provides premier Conference Hall facilities for assemblies, symposia, and community forums with full audio-visual reinforcement.
Studio 02 – Meeting Room
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Guest Rooms
Centre for Society & Religion provides Guest Room facilities for people who are coming from remote and rural areas to Colombo with various purposes, advocacy missions, and legal forums.
Fr Tissa Balasuriya Memorial Library
Comprehensive reading facilities, rare social justice archives, and digital systems catering to students, scholars, and public researchers across Sri Lanka. The Rev. Fr. Tissa Balasuriya Library—which also houses the Rev. Fr. Tissa Balasuriya Museum—contains a large number of valuable books.
Audio & Multimedia Facilities
Sound & Multimedia Equipment: Provision of complete sound systems, including microphones and speaker boxes, for meetings, events, and conferences held within the institution.
Professional Cameras, Lighting & Clip-on Microphones
High-quality camera equipment available for documentaries, video productions, interviews, and still photography with studio softbox lighting and wireless clip-on audio.
Production of Documentaries, Programs & Media Conferences
Access to an experienced professional team to produce documentaries, TV/video programs, interviews, press conferences, and commercial advertisements according to your requirements.
Audio Music Recording Studio Facilities
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Book Sales & Publications Outlet
Centre for Society & Religion provides access and sales for its extensive historical catalog of publications, journals, and educational resources championing justice and human dignity.
OUR JOURNEY & HERITAGE
A transformative legacy of courage, social justice, and tireless community solidarity in Sri Lanka since 1971, founded by the visionary Fr. Tissa Balasuriya, OMI.
Founding of CSR by Fr. Tissa Balasuriya
Established at 281 Deans Road, Colombo 10 as an independent sanctuary for theological renewal, progressive social inquiry, and championing the marginalized.
Defending Worker Rights & Civil Liberties
Pioneering courageous advocacy during the 1980 general strike, publishing critical independent analyses, and standing up for tea plantation and garment factory labor.
Inter-Faith Peace Dialogues & Human Rights
Organizing nationwide inter-religious peace platforms to heal ethnic divisions, uphold the rule of law, and train community leaders across all districts.
Post-Tsunami Integral Community Rebuilding
Swift humanitarian deployment along coastal Sri Lanka, prioritizing durable community housing, fisherman livelihood restoration, and children's education.
Easter Sunday Victims Legal Aid & RTI Research
Spearheading legal defense, psychosocial trauma recovery, Right to Information (RTI) research, and relentless national advocacy for truth and justice.
Next-Gen Civic Leadership & Eco-Justice
Empowering dynamic youth networks across all 25 districts with constitutional awareness, digital civic storytelling, and sustainable community empowerment.
Publications
CSR Video Gallery
About CSR 2024
January 29, 2024
29 January 2024 - Media Briefing
January 29, 2024
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December 7, 2023
11 Thilina Alahakoon 2023 12 07
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11 Fr Rohan Silva 2023 12 13
December 13, 2023
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December 7, 2023
00 Rev Fr Rohan Silva OMI 2023 12 07
December 7, 2023
Community Kitchen Initiative and Workers Welfare
November 18, 2023
Bandarawela Workshop Rule of Law
October 12, 2023
Save Bhagya - Human Rights Conference
August 25, 2023
Youth Leadership and Rights Forum
July 14, 2023
Tea Estate Workers Community Dialogue
June 23, 2023
CSR Media Video 13
November 18, 2023
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