Cricket Carnival and Family Day Out 2025
On July 6th, 2025, the NL for SL Foundation brought together the Sri Lankan community
Join us in our mission to alleviate suffering through education, healthcare, and providing essentials. Help make a difference by supporting our projects, such as providing school supplies to low-income children. Your donation can bring hope and opportunity to those in need. Together, we can create positive change in the world. Donate now and be a part of something meaningful.
Sri Lanka is experiencing severe floods and landslides that have displaced thousands of people and damaged countless homes. Many families are struggling without basic essentials such as food, clean water, clothing, and safe shelter.
As an organization committed to helping our community, we have launched a fund to provide urgent relief. Your donation will directly support emergency supplies, temporary housing, medical care, and other essential needs for those affected.
Join us in standing with Sri Lanka. Together, we can help rebuild lives .
Rest assured, every penny of your contribution goes directly to those in need. 100% of your donation reaches those who truly require it.
Helping children from low-income families with basic needs and daily support.
Providing books, stationery, uniforms, and resources to help students continue their education.
Ensuring children receive healthy meals to support learning and well-being.
Financial support for students’ education, transport, or special needs.
Hope begins when someone chooses to care.
Chairman/Voorzitter
Our mission is to work toward eliminating absolute poverty in Sri Lanka by supporting vulnerable and low-income communities who lack access to basic goods and essential services. We focus especially on children and the elderly, helping improve their standard of living through education, healthcare, and essential support. Based in the Netherlands, we raise funds transparently and responsibly -primarily from the Sri Lankan community - through events and activities that contribute directly to alleviating suffering and creating lasting positive change in Sri Lanka.
Transforming lives through education, healthcare, and community development initiatives across Sri Lanka.
Your support brings food, water, and shelter to flood-affected families in Sri Lanka.
Books and school essentials handed to 30 A/L students at Badulla Uva College — giving them the tools they need to succeed in their upcoming exams.
Providing a family in the Sogama settlement, Paradeka, with a home they can truly call their own.
All our efforts are made possible only because of your support.
Explore All ProjectsOur board members bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to building a better future for Sri Lanka — united by purpose, driven by compassion.
Meet Full Team
Trusted leadership,
driven by compassion...
Living in the Netherlands since 1993, working as a CNC-programmer while leading our foundation with dedication. United by the economic crisis impacting vulnerable citizens, we established NL for SL to improve living conditions in our motherland.
Nandana Samarasinghe
Empowering Communities Through Purposeful Compassion
Based in The Hague, I work as a project manager and am committed to improving the lives of vulnerable communities in Sri Lanka through Stichting NL voor SL, transforming compassion into impactful initiatives.
Ruckmal de Silva
Sharing culture, improving lives...
Senior Laboratory Analyst at Sanquin blood bank Amsterdam, passionate about sharing Sri Lankan culture through dance. Together with fellow Sri Lankans, we established this foundation to support vulnerable citizens during the economic crisis.
Lanka Hewa Kandamby
Building unity for our homeland...
52 years old from Mount Lavinia, living in Oosterwolde with my wife and four children. After 33 years in the Netherlands, we united to create this organization and make a meaningful difference for Sri Lanka together.
Amal Fernando
Empowering through education...
Mother of two with a Finance background, living in the Netherlands since 2000. I believe Sri Lanka's future lies in education—helping economically underprivileged children become tomorrow's leaders to eliminate absolute poverty.
Kanchana Rajapakshe
Innovative solutions for sustainable development...
As an IT professional and entrepreneur, I have spent over two decades supporting the growth and development of young Sri Lankan professionals. I believe education and professional development are key to addressing many of the challenges Sri Lanka faces today.
Ravi de Silva
Sri Lankans in Europe united to support our homeland. Through education, healthcare, and essential aid, we work to help children and families in need. Join us and make a meaningful impact today.
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