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Centre for Society & Religion • Established 1971

50+ Years of Transformative Social Action

CSR FLAGSHIP PROJECTS & INITIATIVES

Rooted in Fr. Tissa Balasuriya's vision of systemic justice, the Centre for Society and Religion (CSR) champions human rights, ethnic reconciliation, ecological stewardship, child protection, and community livelihoods across Sri Lanka.

11 Flagship Programs
25 Districts Reached
120,000+ Citizens Empowered
50+ Years of Impact
The Unseen Children Project
Childhood & Protection 4,800+ Children Aided

The Unseen Children Project

Holistic educational, psychosocial, and nutrition support for marginalized urban and rural children.

Colombo Kalutara Gampaha Kandy +1 more
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#Education #Nutrition
Skill Development Project
Youth & Vocational Skills 2,400+ Youths Certified

Skill Development Project

Market-driven vocational academies, electrical mechanics, sewing, and small business entrepreneurship.

Colombo Badulla Ratnapura Monaragala +2 more
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#Vocational Skills #Entrepreneurship
Health & Awareness Program
Community Health 180+ Medical Clinics

Health & Awareness Program

Free medical diagnosis camps, maternal health literacy, preventative screenings, and nutrition aid.

Nuwara Eliya Badulla Anuradhapura Kandy +1 more
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#Health Clinics #Plantation Health
Drama & Theatre Program
Arts, Theatre & Media 14,000+ Spectators Reached

Drama & Theatre Program

Transformative forum theatre, community street drama, and youth playwriting fostering ethnic harmony.

Batticaloa Nuwara Eliya Kandy Jaffna +2 more
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#Street Theatre #Forum Drama
Human Rights & Social Justice
Human Rights & Justice 6,800+ Families Defended

Human Rights & Social Justice

Constitutional rights literacy, free legal clinics, plantation labor living wage, and defender accompaniment.

Colombo Nuwara Eliya Badulla Jaffna +3 more
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#Legal Aid #Labor Rights
Public Environment Program
Eco-Justice & Climate 45,000+ Trees Planted

Public Environment Program

Reforestation buffer zones, indigenous seed banks, organic farming cooperatives, and clean water access.

Monaragala Matale Kalutara Ratnapura +2 more
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#Climate Justice #Reforestation
Agiamondo Peacebuilding Project
Peace & Reconciliation 3,200+ Peace Leaders

Agiamondo Peacebuilding Project

Grassroots interfaith dialogues, non-violent communication (NVC) academies, and healing circles.

Jaffna Trincomalee Batticaloa Kandy +2 more
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#Interfaith Dialogue #NVC Training
Citizens Forums (PuraVesi Hamuwa)
Peace & Reconciliation 52+ District Assemblies

Citizens Forums (PuraVesi Hamuwa)

Participatory district townhalls and inter-community civic conventions promoting transparent governance.

Colombo Galle Kandy Kurunegala +3 more
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#Civic Forums #Townhalls
Mass Media & Audio-Visual Unit
Arts, Theatre & Media 250+ Documentaries Produced

Mass Media & Audio-Visual Unit

Documentaries, broadcast media roundtables, investigative reports, and community video production.

Colombo Island-wide Broadcast
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#Documentaries #Media Ethics
Easter Sunday Attack Research Team
Human Rights & Justice Truth Seeking & Survivor Aid

Easter Sunday Attack Research Team

Investigative documentation, legal support for survivors, and advocacy for institutional accountability.

Negombo Batticaloa Colombo
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#Survivor Support #Investigation
RTI Research & Governance Team
Human Rights & Justice 850+ Strategic RTI Applications

RTI Research & Governance Team

Strategic RTI litigation, civic training on access to information, and anti-corruption advocacy.

Colombo National Policy
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#RTI Filings #Public Transparency