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The street play by the TSA Youth Group was held at the Maskeliya, Upcote, Stockholm Estate to raise awareness of the Right to Information Act, exemptions & public interest override. Astonishingly, 500 members of the community attended and watched the play. The Commissioner of the RTI Commission was present on the occasion, and she was even happier about the event.

July 2024
  • Bridging Generations: Conversations Between Today’s Leaders and Tomorrow’s Visionaries • [ Read More ]
April 2024
  • Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through the Samooha Murthikaruwo(சமூகමූර්තිකරුවෝ) Cooperative Societies of The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
March 2024
  • Powering Change through Sri Lanka’s RTI Act at the Grassroots: Empowering Voices for Transparency and Accountability: • [ Read More ]
November 2023
  • RTI in Action: Hitthettiya West Village’s Battle Against Environmental Neglect and Abuse of Power • [ Read More ]
  • A Mother’s Resolve: Triumphing Over Disability and Bureaucracy in Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Inclusivity in Decision-making: Empowering Women in Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu District: • [ Read More ]
  • Uprooting Invisibility: The RTI Journey for Plantation Community Rights in Stockholm Estate • [ Read More ]
  • Voices Unleashed: Social Justice Koodams Sparking Change at the Grassroots in Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
March 2023
  • History in the making: Children Prioritizing Democracy • [ Read More ]
February 2023
  • PRESS RELEASE: The Social Architects’ Children’s Shadow Pradeshiya Sabhas (CSPS) Election – 2023 • [ Read More ]
March 2022
  • Celebrating five years of RTI in Sri Lanka. • [ Read More ]
  • Congratulations To TSA Ampara. • [ Read More ]
March 2021
  • Training Programme on the Right to Information for School Students • [ Read More ]
January 2021 September 2020
  • New Branch Opening in Anuradhapura • [ Read More ]
  • Filmmaking & Storytelling Workshop • [ Read More ]
July 2020
  • Short Film: சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா?! • [ Read More ]
  • Short Film Teaser : சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா ?! • [ Read More ]
April 2020
  • Covid-19 Rapid Response Programme. • [ Read More ]
  • Popularizing the Use of RTI Law through Street Theatre. • [ Read More ]
February 2020
  • “Ahankanali – Silenced Peace” • [ Read More ]
January 2020
  • Farewell Azam, You Will Never be Forgotten… • [ Read More ]
December 2019
  • Assisting Flood Affected Communities in Killinochchi. • [ Read More ]
November 2019
  • Programme team meets with Matara branch youth group • [ Read More ]
October 2019
  • TSA Team Receiving “Citizenship Appreciation Felicitation Award” • [ Read More ]
  • The Draped Mirror… • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? Teaser (Tamil) • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • Preview, Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • ‘Aayudha Pooja’ at TSA Office • [ Read More ]
  • Illusive Justice… • [ Read More ]
  • RIGHT TO INFORMATION IN SRI LANKA – THE DAWN OF A FISH BOWL REGIME? • [ Read More ]
September 2019
  • Shramadana in Vattapalai and Nanthikadal • [ Read More ]
  • Orientation Program – Neeravipity and Ponnagar • [ Read More ]
  • Shramadana in Velanai, Northern Province • [ Read More ]
August 2019
  • ”Muttupulliyaa…?” soundtracks launched at the Annual Poovarasi Award Event • [ Read More ]
  • RTI workshop for Public Officials in Jaffna • [ Read More ]
  • Soundtracks of ”Muttrupulliya..?” released today • [ Read More ]
  • • [ Read More ]
  • Bringing the Debate Back Home • [ Read More ]
  • A Call for Accountability: Death of a Young Woman in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Above the Law: Violations of Women’s Reproductive Rights in Northern Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Coercive Population Control in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Spot Fixing Sri Lanka Style: Revisiting the Enumeration of Vital Events • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Comprehensive Assessment of Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Quick Look at Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • Giving reconciliation in Sri Lanka a better chance: A Shadow Action Plan for the LLRC • [ Read More ]
  • Troubled Waters: Corruption and Human Trafficking in Post-war Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity: Part Two • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity • [ Read More ]
  • Interview with Sri Lanka’s The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
  • Reevaluating Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress: Part One • [ Read More ]
  • Salt on Old Wounds: Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Broken Dreams: The Truth about Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Sri Lanka’s Next Steps: A LLRC Shadow Action Plan • [ Read More ]
  • The audio launch of TSA production “Scars of Tomorrow” on August 18, in India • [ Read More ]
  • Regional RTI Experts Meeting in Dhaka — in Bangladesh • [ Read More ]
  • “Testimonies of Silent Pain” – Second Edition • [ Read More ]
  • The Social Architects releases “RTI IN SRI LANKA – THE SACRED PAIN OF AUTHORITY? “ • [ Read More ]
  • SLIC withdraws court case; complies with RTI Commission ruling • [ Read More ]
  • Youth for a Shared Future with TSA at Uganthei • [ Read More ]
January 2019 May 2018
  • “RTI in Sri Lanka -The Sacred Pain of Authority?” Publication launch at BMICH on 31st May 2018. • [ Read More ]
April 2018
  • ” RTI in Sri Lanka – The Dawn of a Fish Bowl Regime?” Documentary launch in Hatton on 26th April 2018. • [ Read More ]
July 2024
  • Bridging Generations: Conversations Between Today’s Leaders and Tomorrow’s Visionaries • [ Read More ]
April 2024
  • Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through the Samooha Murthikaruwo(சமூகමූර්තිකරුවෝ) Cooperative Societies of The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
March 2024
  • Powering Change through Sri Lanka’s RTI Act at the Grassroots: Empowering Voices for Transparency and Accountability: • [ Read More ]
November 2023
  • RTI in Action: Hitthettiya West Village’s Battle Against Environmental Neglect and Abuse of Power • [ Read More ]
  • A Mother’s Resolve: Triumphing Over Disability and Bureaucracy in Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Inclusivity in Decision-making: Empowering Women in Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu District: • [ Read More ]
  • Uprooting Invisibility: The RTI Journey for Plantation Community Rights in Stockholm Estate • [ Read More ]
  • Voices Unleashed: Social Justice Koodams Sparking Change at the Grassroots in Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
March 2023
  • History in the making: Children Prioritizing Democracy • [ Read More ]
February 2023
  • PRESS RELEASE: The Social Architects’ Children’s Shadow Pradeshiya Sabhas (CSPS) Election – 2023 • [ Read More ]
March 2022
  • Celebrating five years of RTI in Sri Lanka. • [ Read More ]
  • Congratulations To TSA Ampara. • [ Read More ]
March 2021
  • Training Programme on the Right to Information for School Students • [ Read More ]
January 2021 September 2020
  • New Branch Opening in Anuradhapura • [ Read More ]
  • Filmmaking & Storytelling Workshop • [ Read More ]
July 2020
  • Short Film: சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா?! • [ Read More ]
  • Short Film Teaser : சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா ?! • [ Read More ]
April 2020
  • Covid-19 Rapid Response Programme. • [ Read More ]
  • Popularizing the Use of RTI Law through Street Theatre. • [ Read More ]
February 2020
  • “Ahankanali – Silenced Peace” • [ Read More ]
January 2020
  • Farewell Azam, You Will Never be Forgotten… • [ Read More ]
December 2019
  • Assisting Flood Affected Communities in Killinochchi. • [ Read More ]
November 2019
  • Programme team meets with Matara branch youth group • [ Read More ]
October 2019
  • TSA Team Receiving “Citizenship Appreciation Felicitation Award” • [ Read More ]
  • The Draped Mirror… • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? Teaser (Tamil) • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • Preview, Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • ‘Aayudha Pooja’ at TSA Office • [ Read More ]
  • Illusive Justice… • [ Read More ]
  • RIGHT TO INFORMATION IN SRI LANKA – THE DAWN OF A FISH BOWL REGIME? • [ Read More ]
September 2019
  • Shramadana in Vattapalai and Nanthikadal • [ Read More ]
  • Orientation Program – Neeravipity and Ponnagar • [ Read More ]
  • Shramadana in Velanai, Northern Province • [ Read More ]
August 2019
  • ”Muttupulliyaa…?” soundtracks launched at the Annual Poovarasi Award Event • [ Read More ]
  • RTI workshop for Public Officials in Jaffna • [ Read More ]
  • Soundtracks of ”Muttrupulliya..?” released today • [ Read More ]
  • • [ Read More ]
  • Bringing the Debate Back Home • [ Read More ]
  • A Call for Accountability: Death of a Young Woman in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Above the Law: Violations of Women’s Reproductive Rights in Northern Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Coercive Population Control in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Spot Fixing Sri Lanka Style: Revisiting the Enumeration of Vital Events • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Comprehensive Assessment of Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Quick Look at Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • Giving reconciliation in Sri Lanka a better chance: A Shadow Action Plan for the LLRC • [ Read More ]
  • Troubled Waters: Corruption and Human Trafficking in Post-war Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity: Part Two • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity • [ Read More ]
  • Interview with Sri Lanka’s The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
  • Reevaluating Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress: Part One • [ Read More ]
  • Salt on Old Wounds: Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Broken Dreams: The Truth about Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Sri Lanka’s Next Steps: A LLRC Shadow Action Plan • [ Read More ]
  • The audio launch of TSA production “Scars of Tomorrow” on August 18, in India • [ Read More ]
  • Regional RTI Experts Meeting in Dhaka — in Bangladesh • [ Read More ]
  • “Testimonies of Silent Pain” – Second Edition • [ Read More ]
  • The Social Architects releases “RTI IN SRI LANKA – THE SACRED PAIN OF AUTHORITY? “ • [ Read More ]
  • SLIC withdraws court case; complies with RTI Commission ruling • [ Read More ]
  • Youth for a Shared Future with TSA at Uganthei • [ Read More ]
January 2019 May 2018
  • “RTI in Sri Lanka -The Sacred Pain of Authority?” Publication launch at BMICH on 31st May 2018. • [ Read More ]
April 2018
  • ” RTI in Sri Lanka – The Dawn of a Fish Bowl Regime?” Documentary launch in Hatton on 26th April 2018. • [ Read More ]

TSA has been active in the past few months, informing school students in Jaffna about the use of the Right to Information law. 

We are pleasantly surprised about the school students’ enthusiasm and eagerness to learn about RTI. Around 836 students from J/ Velanai Central College, J/Osmania College,  J/ST Patricks College, J/Central College, J/Jaffna Hindu College, Chavakachcheri Hindu College, Chavakachcheri Dreiberg college, J/Victoria College and Ilavalai St Henry’s College participated in various programs conducted in the respective schools over the past four months.

July 2024
  • Bridging Generations: Conversations Between Today’s Leaders and Tomorrow’s Visionaries • [ Read More ]
April 2024
  • Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through the Samooha Murthikaruwo(சமூகමූර්තිකරුවෝ) Cooperative Societies of The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
March 2024
  • Powering Change through Sri Lanka’s RTI Act at the Grassroots: Empowering Voices for Transparency and Accountability: • [ Read More ]
November 2023
  • RTI in Action: Hitthettiya West Village’s Battle Against Environmental Neglect and Abuse of Power • [ Read More ]
  • A Mother’s Resolve: Triumphing Over Disability and Bureaucracy in Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Inclusivity in Decision-making: Empowering Women in Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu District: • [ Read More ]
  • Uprooting Invisibility: The RTI Journey for Plantation Community Rights in Stockholm Estate • [ Read More ]
  • Voices Unleashed: Social Justice Koodams Sparking Change at the Grassroots in Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
March 2023
  • History in the making: Children Prioritizing Democracy • [ Read More ]
February 2023
  • PRESS RELEASE: The Social Architects’ Children’s Shadow Pradeshiya Sabhas (CSPS) Election – 2023 • [ Read More ]
March 2022
  • Celebrating five years of RTI in Sri Lanka. • [ Read More ]
  • Congratulations To TSA Ampara. • [ Read More ]
March 2021
  • Training Programme on the Right to Information for School Students • [ Read More ]
January 2021 September 2020
  • New Branch Opening in Anuradhapura • [ Read More ]
  • Filmmaking & Storytelling Workshop • [ Read More ]
July 2020
  • Short Film: சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா?! • [ Read More ]
  • Short Film Teaser : சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா ?! • [ Read More ]
April 2020
  • Covid-19 Rapid Response Programme. • [ Read More ]
  • Popularizing the Use of RTI Law through Street Theatre. • [ Read More ]
February 2020
  • “Ahankanali – Silenced Peace” • [ Read More ]
January 2020
  • Farewell Azam, You Will Never be Forgotten… • [ Read More ]
December 2019
  • Assisting Flood Affected Communities in Killinochchi. • [ Read More ]
November 2019
  • Programme team meets with Matara branch youth group • [ Read More ]
October 2019
  • TSA Team Receiving “Citizenship Appreciation Felicitation Award” • [ Read More ]
  • The Draped Mirror… • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? Teaser (Tamil) • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • Preview, Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • ‘Aayudha Pooja’ at TSA Office • [ Read More ]
  • Illusive Justice… • [ Read More ]
  • RIGHT TO INFORMATION IN SRI LANKA – THE DAWN OF A FISH BOWL REGIME? • [ Read More ]
September 2019
  • Shramadana in Vattapalai and Nanthikadal • [ Read More ]
  • Orientation Program – Neeravipity and Ponnagar • [ Read More ]
  • Shramadana in Velanai, Northern Province • [ Read More ]
August 2019
  • ”Muttupulliyaa…?” soundtracks launched at the Annual Poovarasi Award Event • [ Read More ]
  • RTI workshop for Public Officials in Jaffna • [ Read More ]
  • Soundtracks of ”Muttrupulliya..?” released today • [ Read More ]
  • • [ Read More ]
  • Bringing the Debate Back Home • [ Read More ]
  • A Call for Accountability: Death of a Young Woman in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Above the Law: Violations of Women’s Reproductive Rights in Northern Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Coercive Population Control in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Spot Fixing Sri Lanka Style: Revisiting the Enumeration of Vital Events • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Comprehensive Assessment of Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Quick Look at Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • Giving reconciliation in Sri Lanka a better chance: A Shadow Action Plan for the LLRC • [ Read More ]
  • Troubled Waters: Corruption and Human Trafficking in Post-war Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity: Part Two • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity • [ Read More ]
  • Interview with Sri Lanka’s The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
  • Reevaluating Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress: Part One • [ Read More ]
  • Salt on Old Wounds: Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Broken Dreams: The Truth about Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Sri Lanka’s Next Steps: A LLRC Shadow Action Plan • [ Read More ]
  • The audio launch of TSA production “Scars of Tomorrow” on August 18, in India • [ Read More ]
  • Regional RTI Experts Meeting in Dhaka — in Bangladesh • [ Read More ]
  • “Testimonies of Silent Pain” – Second Edition • [ Read More ]
  • The Social Architects releases “RTI IN SRI LANKA – THE SACRED PAIN OF AUTHORITY? “ • [ Read More ]
  • SLIC withdraws court case; complies with RTI Commission ruling • [ Read More ]
  • Youth for a Shared Future with TSA at Uganthei • [ Read More ]
January 2019 May 2018
  • “RTI in Sri Lanka -The Sacred Pain of Authority?” Publication launch at BMICH on 31st May 2018. • [ Read More ]
April 2018
  • ” RTI in Sri Lanka – The Dawn of a Fish Bowl Regime?” Documentary launch in Hatton on 26th April 2018. • [ Read More ]

“Our Ahankanali project is a special endeavor to create stories about Peace, Reconciliation and Discrimination made by our community youth. Here are some of our film makers at work, making their movies”.

Photo shooting of the film “Avangal Appadaithaan”. The story of an inter-religious friendship that is threatened during Corona related conflicts stirred up between communities.
At the shooting spot of “Vizhiththiru”. A film from Kilinochchi about the turmoil caused between communities by a corrupt governmental officer.
Thushanthy, the Director of the Mullativu short film “Thulir Vidum Thalir”, briefs her actors on how to play out the scene.
Our short film team from Matara attempt to recreate a Mortar shell aftermath for their film “Theory of Darkness”.
Director/Actor Sanjeewan in action on the set of “Varalatrai Thedi” from Jaffna. At age 16, Sanjeewan is one of our youngest participant of Ahankanali and has shown great promise.

July 2024
  • Bridging Generations: Conversations Between Today’s Leaders and Tomorrow’s Visionaries • [ Read More ]
April 2024
  • Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through the Samooha Murthikaruwo(சமூகමූර්තිකරුවෝ) Cooperative Societies of The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
March 2024
  • Powering Change through Sri Lanka’s RTI Act at the Grassroots: Empowering Voices for Transparency and Accountability: • [ Read More ]
November 2023
  • RTI in Action: Hitthettiya West Village’s Battle Against Environmental Neglect and Abuse of Power • [ Read More ]
  • A Mother’s Resolve: Triumphing Over Disability and Bureaucracy in Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Inclusivity in Decision-making: Empowering Women in Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu District: • [ Read More ]
  • Uprooting Invisibility: The RTI Journey for Plantation Community Rights in Stockholm Estate • [ Read More ]
  • Voices Unleashed: Social Justice Koodams Sparking Change at the Grassroots in Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
March 2023
  • History in the making: Children Prioritizing Democracy • [ Read More ]
February 2023
  • PRESS RELEASE: The Social Architects’ Children’s Shadow Pradeshiya Sabhas (CSPS) Election – 2023 • [ Read More ]
March 2022
  • Celebrating five years of RTI in Sri Lanka. • [ Read More ]
  • Congratulations To TSA Ampara. • [ Read More ]
March 2021
  • Training Programme on the Right to Information for School Students • [ Read More ]
January 2021 September 2020
  • New Branch Opening in Anuradhapura • [ Read More ]
  • Filmmaking & Storytelling Workshop • [ Read More ]
July 2020
  • Short Film: சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா?! • [ Read More ]
  • Short Film Teaser : சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா ?! • [ Read More ]
April 2020
  • Covid-19 Rapid Response Programme. • [ Read More ]
  • Popularizing the Use of RTI Law through Street Theatre. • [ Read More ]
February 2020
  • “Ahankanali – Silenced Peace” • [ Read More ]
January 2020
  • Farewell Azam, You Will Never be Forgotten… • [ Read More ]
December 2019
  • Assisting Flood Affected Communities in Killinochchi. • [ Read More ]
November 2019
  • Programme team meets with Matara branch youth group • [ Read More ]
October 2019
  • TSA Team Receiving “Citizenship Appreciation Felicitation Award” • [ Read More ]
  • The Draped Mirror… • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? Teaser (Tamil) • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • Preview, Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • ‘Aayudha Pooja’ at TSA Office • [ Read More ]
  • Illusive Justice… • [ Read More ]
  • RIGHT TO INFORMATION IN SRI LANKA – THE DAWN OF A FISH BOWL REGIME? • [ Read More ]
September 2019
  • Shramadana in Vattapalai and Nanthikadal • [ Read More ]
  • Orientation Program – Neeravipity and Ponnagar • [ Read More ]
  • Shramadana in Velanai, Northern Province • [ Read More ]
August 2019
  • ”Muttupulliyaa…?” soundtracks launched at the Annual Poovarasi Award Event • [ Read More ]
  • RTI workshop for Public Officials in Jaffna • [ Read More ]
  • Soundtracks of ”Muttrupulliya..?” released today • [ Read More ]
  • • [ Read More ]
  • Bringing the Debate Back Home • [ Read More ]
  • A Call for Accountability: Death of a Young Woman in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Above the Law: Violations of Women’s Reproductive Rights in Northern Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Coercive Population Control in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Spot Fixing Sri Lanka Style: Revisiting the Enumeration of Vital Events • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Comprehensive Assessment of Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Quick Look at Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • Giving reconciliation in Sri Lanka a better chance: A Shadow Action Plan for the LLRC • [ Read More ]
  • Troubled Waters: Corruption and Human Trafficking in Post-war Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity: Part Two • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity • [ Read More ]
  • Interview with Sri Lanka’s The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
  • Reevaluating Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress: Part One • [ Read More ]
  • Salt on Old Wounds: Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Broken Dreams: The Truth about Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Sri Lanka’s Next Steps: A LLRC Shadow Action Plan • [ Read More ]
  • The audio launch of TSA production “Scars of Tomorrow” on August 18, in India • [ Read More ]
  • Regional RTI Experts Meeting in Dhaka — in Bangladesh • [ Read More ]
  • “Testimonies of Silent Pain” – Second Edition • [ Read More ]
  • The Social Architects releases “RTI IN SRI LANKA – THE SACRED PAIN OF AUTHORITY? “ • [ Read More ]
  • SLIC withdraws court case; complies with RTI Commission ruling • [ Read More ]
  • Youth for a Shared Future with TSA at Uganthei • [ Read More ]
January 2019 May 2018
  • “RTI in Sri Lanka -The Sacred Pain of Authority?” Publication launch at BMICH on 31st May 2018. • [ Read More ]
April 2018
  • ” RTI in Sri Lanka – The Dawn of a Fish Bowl Regime?” Documentary launch in Hatton on 26th April 2018. • [ Read More ]

TSA expanded its activities in the North Central Province by opening a new office in Mihinthalaya, Anuradhapura, on September 17, 2020.

TSA’s youth group and people from Salambapura, Demetagala, Bogahayaya and Ukkulankulama, along with team TSA, celebrated the office’s opening with a cultural ceremony.

July 2024
  • Bridging Generations: Conversations Between Today’s Leaders and Tomorrow’s Visionaries • [ Read More ]
April 2024
  • Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through the Samooha Murthikaruwo(சமூகමූර්තිකරුවෝ) Cooperative Societies of The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
March 2024
  • Powering Change through Sri Lanka’s RTI Act at the Grassroots: Empowering Voices for Transparency and Accountability: • [ Read More ]
November 2023
  • RTI in Action: Hitthettiya West Village’s Battle Against Environmental Neglect and Abuse of Power • [ Read More ]
  • A Mother’s Resolve: Triumphing Over Disability and Bureaucracy in Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Inclusivity in Decision-making: Empowering Women in Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu District: • [ Read More ]
  • Uprooting Invisibility: The RTI Journey for Plantation Community Rights in Stockholm Estate • [ Read More ]
  • Voices Unleashed: Social Justice Koodams Sparking Change at the Grassroots in Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
March 2023
  • History in the making: Children Prioritizing Democracy • [ Read More ]
February 2023
  • PRESS RELEASE: The Social Architects’ Children’s Shadow Pradeshiya Sabhas (CSPS) Election – 2023 • [ Read More ]
March 2022
  • Celebrating five years of RTI in Sri Lanka. • [ Read More ]
  • Congratulations To TSA Ampara. • [ Read More ]
March 2021
  • Training Programme on the Right to Information for School Students • [ Read More ]
January 2021 September 2020
  • New Branch Opening in Anuradhapura • [ Read More ]
  • Filmmaking & Storytelling Workshop • [ Read More ]
July 2020
  • Short Film: சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா?! • [ Read More ]
  • Short Film Teaser : சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா ?! • [ Read More ]
April 2020
  • Covid-19 Rapid Response Programme. • [ Read More ]
  • Popularizing the Use of RTI Law through Street Theatre. • [ Read More ]
February 2020
  • “Ahankanali – Silenced Peace” • [ Read More ]
January 2020
  • Farewell Azam, You Will Never be Forgotten… • [ Read More ]
December 2019
  • Assisting Flood Affected Communities in Killinochchi. • [ Read More ]
November 2019
  • Programme team meets with Matara branch youth group • [ Read More ]
October 2019
  • TSA Team Receiving “Citizenship Appreciation Felicitation Award” • [ Read More ]
  • The Draped Mirror… • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? Teaser (Tamil) • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • Preview, Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • ‘Aayudha Pooja’ at TSA Office • [ Read More ]
  • Illusive Justice… • [ Read More ]
  • RIGHT TO INFORMATION IN SRI LANKA – THE DAWN OF A FISH BOWL REGIME? • [ Read More ]
September 2019
  • Shramadana in Vattapalai and Nanthikadal • [ Read More ]
  • Orientation Program – Neeravipity and Ponnagar • [ Read More ]
  • Shramadana in Velanai, Northern Province • [ Read More ]
August 2019
  • ”Muttupulliyaa…?” soundtracks launched at the Annual Poovarasi Award Event • [ Read More ]
  • RTI workshop for Public Officials in Jaffna • [ Read More ]
  • Soundtracks of ”Muttrupulliya..?” released today • [ Read More ]
  • • [ Read More ]
  • Bringing the Debate Back Home • [ Read More ]
  • A Call for Accountability: Death of a Young Woman in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Above the Law: Violations of Women’s Reproductive Rights in Northern Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Coercive Population Control in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Spot Fixing Sri Lanka Style: Revisiting the Enumeration of Vital Events • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Comprehensive Assessment of Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Quick Look at Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • Giving reconciliation in Sri Lanka a better chance: A Shadow Action Plan for the LLRC • [ Read More ]
  • Troubled Waters: Corruption and Human Trafficking in Post-war Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity: Part Two • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity • [ Read More ]
  • Interview with Sri Lanka’s The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
  • Reevaluating Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress: Part One • [ Read More ]
  • Salt on Old Wounds: Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Broken Dreams: The Truth about Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Sri Lanka’s Next Steps: A LLRC Shadow Action Plan • [ Read More ]
  • The audio launch of TSA production “Scars of Tomorrow” on August 18, in India • [ Read More ]
  • Regional RTI Experts Meeting in Dhaka — in Bangladesh • [ Read More ]
  • “Testimonies of Silent Pain” – Second Edition • [ Read More ]
  • The Social Architects releases “RTI IN SRI LANKA – THE SACRED PAIN OF AUTHORITY? “ • [ Read More ]
  • SLIC withdraws court case; complies with RTI Commission ruling • [ Read More ]
  • Youth for a Shared Future with TSA at Uganthei • [ Read More ]
January 2019 May 2018
  • “RTI in Sri Lanka -The Sacred Pain of Authority?” Publication launch at BMICH on 31st May 2018. • [ Read More ]
April 2018
  • ” RTI in Sri Lanka – The Dawn of a Fish Bowl Regime?” Documentary launch in Hatton on 26th April 2018. • [ Read More ]

TSA organized a three day Filmmaking & Storytelling workshop in Mullativu for youth from districts around the country including Anuradhapura, Ampara, Batticoloa, Jaffna, Killinochchi, Mullativu, Nuwara Eliya and Polonnaruwa from the 20th of August to the 23rd of August 2020.

 
The workshop trained 40 young filmmakers (Directors, Cinematographers, Editors, Actors etc) on their individual projects that included 10 short films, 4 documentaries and 4 street dramas.

The event was also attended by 120 young school children from Mullativu who participated in team building exercises and a session introducing them
to the Arts. 


Performers from all three communities also came together to treat the youth to Karagam dances, Polladi and Wadiga Patuna as a show of solidarity and the universality of culture. 


The purpose of the workshop was to prepare the youth on their respective content creation projects by providing them with storytelling tools such as Storyboarding, Shot Selection and Budgeting. In addition to technical
knowledge, the youth were also involved with discussions of previously made short films followed by thematic and production based discussions. 


The technical assistance was provided by the Vattrapalai International Institute of Arts and Film (VIIAF). The workshop concluded with 18 projects being finalized and confirmed for completion by the end of 2020.

July 2024
  • Bridging Generations: Conversations Between Today’s Leaders and Tomorrow’s Visionaries • [ Read More ]
April 2024
  • Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through the Samooha Murthikaruwo(சமூகමූර්තිකරුවෝ) Cooperative Societies of The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
March 2024
  • Powering Change through Sri Lanka’s RTI Act at the Grassroots: Empowering Voices for Transparency and Accountability: • [ Read More ]
November 2023
  • RTI in Action: Hitthettiya West Village’s Battle Against Environmental Neglect and Abuse of Power • [ Read More ]
  • A Mother’s Resolve: Triumphing Over Disability and Bureaucracy in Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Inclusivity in Decision-making: Empowering Women in Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu District: • [ Read More ]
  • Uprooting Invisibility: The RTI Journey for Plantation Community Rights in Stockholm Estate • [ Read More ]
  • Voices Unleashed: Social Justice Koodams Sparking Change at the Grassroots in Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
March 2023
  • History in the making: Children Prioritizing Democracy • [ Read More ]
February 2023
  • PRESS RELEASE: The Social Architects’ Children’s Shadow Pradeshiya Sabhas (CSPS) Election – 2023 • [ Read More ]
March 2022
  • Celebrating five years of RTI in Sri Lanka. • [ Read More ]
  • Congratulations To TSA Ampara. • [ Read More ]
March 2021
  • Training Programme on the Right to Information for School Students • [ Read More ]
January 2021 September 2020
  • New Branch Opening in Anuradhapura • [ Read More ]
  • Filmmaking & Storytelling Workshop • [ Read More ]
July 2020
  • Short Film: சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா?! • [ Read More ]
  • Short Film Teaser : சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா ?! • [ Read More ]
April 2020
  • Covid-19 Rapid Response Programme. • [ Read More ]
  • Popularizing the Use of RTI Law through Street Theatre. • [ Read More ]
February 2020
  • “Ahankanali – Silenced Peace” • [ Read More ]
January 2020
  • Farewell Azam, You Will Never be Forgotten… • [ Read More ]
December 2019
  • Assisting Flood Affected Communities in Killinochchi. • [ Read More ]
November 2019
  • Programme team meets with Matara branch youth group • [ Read More ]
October 2019
  • TSA Team Receiving “Citizenship Appreciation Felicitation Award” • [ Read More ]
  • The Draped Mirror… • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? Teaser (Tamil) • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • Preview, Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • ‘Aayudha Pooja’ at TSA Office • [ Read More ]
  • Illusive Justice… • [ Read More ]
  • RIGHT TO INFORMATION IN SRI LANKA – THE DAWN OF A FISH BOWL REGIME? • [ Read More ]
September 2019
  • Shramadana in Vattapalai and Nanthikadal • [ Read More ]
  • Orientation Program – Neeravipity and Ponnagar • [ Read More ]
  • Shramadana in Velanai, Northern Province • [ Read More ]
August 2019
  • ”Muttupulliyaa…?” soundtracks launched at the Annual Poovarasi Award Event • [ Read More ]
  • RTI workshop for Public Officials in Jaffna • [ Read More ]
  • Soundtracks of ”Muttrupulliya..?” released today • [ Read More ]
  • • [ Read More ]
  • Bringing the Debate Back Home • [ Read More ]
  • A Call for Accountability: Death of a Young Woman in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Above the Law: Violations of Women’s Reproductive Rights in Northern Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Coercive Population Control in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Spot Fixing Sri Lanka Style: Revisiting the Enumeration of Vital Events • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Comprehensive Assessment of Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Quick Look at Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • Giving reconciliation in Sri Lanka a better chance: A Shadow Action Plan for the LLRC • [ Read More ]
  • Troubled Waters: Corruption and Human Trafficking in Post-war Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity: Part Two • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity • [ Read More ]
  • Interview with Sri Lanka’s The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
  • Reevaluating Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress: Part One • [ Read More ]
  • Salt on Old Wounds: Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Broken Dreams: The Truth about Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Sri Lanka’s Next Steps: A LLRC Shadow Action Plan • [ Read More ]
  • The audio launch of TSA production “Scars of Tomorrow” on August 18, in India • [ Read More ]
  • Regional RTI Experts Meeting in Dhaka — in Bangladesh • [ Read More ]
  • “Testimonies of Silent Pain” – Second Edition • [ Read More ]
  • The Social Architects releases “RTI IN SRI LANKA – THE SACRED PAIN OF AUTHORITY? “ • [ Read More ]
  • SLIC withdraws court case; complies with RTI Commission ruling • [ Read More ]
  • Youth for a Shared Future with TSA at Uganthei • [ Read More ]
January 2019 May 2018
  • “RTI in Sri Lanka -The Sacred Pain of Authority?” Publication launch at BMICH on 31st May 2018. • [ Read More ]
April 2018
  • ” RTI in Sri Lanka – The Dawn of a Fish Bowl Regime?” Documentary launch in Hatton on 26th April 2018. • [ Read More ]

“சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா ?!”

(Can you ride a Bicycle to catch Fish, return Home and play the Lute?) is a short film from The Social Architects that follows the tale of an ailing mother and her four estranged sons, all more interested in establishing their own dominance than in attending to her needs. 

The story is told from the point of view of the mother’s caretaker, played by debutante Director S. Rangan, expressing the people’s frustration with the existing political parties in Northern Sri Lanka.

July 2024
  • Bridging Generations: Conversations Between Today’s Leaders and Tomorrow’s Visionaries • [ Read More ]
April 2024
  • Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through the Samooha Murthikaruwo(சமூகමූර්තිකරුවෝ) Cooperative Societies of The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
March 2024
  • Powering Change through Sri Lanka’s RTI Act at the Grassroots: Empowering Voices for Transparency and Accountability: • [ Read More ]
November 2023
  • RTI in Action: Hitthettiya West Village’s Battle Against Environmental Neglect and Abuse of Power • [ Read More ]
  • A Mother’s Resolve: Triumphing Over Disability and Bureaucracy in Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Inclusivity in Decision-making: Empowering Women in Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu District: • [ Read More ]
  • Uprooting Invisibility: The RTI Journey for Plantation Community Rights in Stockholm Estate • [ Read More ]
  • Voices Unleashed: Social Justice Koodams Sparking Change at the Grassroots in Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
March 2023
  • History in the making: Children Prioritizing Democracy • [ Read More ]
February 2023
  • PRESS RELEASE: The Social Architects’ Children’s Shadow Pradeshiya Sabhas (CSPS) Election – 2023 • [ Read More ]
March 2022
  • Celebrating five years of RTI in Sri Lanka. • [ Read More ]
  • Congratulations To TSA Ampara. • [ Read More ]
March 2021
  • Training Programme on the Right to Information for School Students • [ Read More ]
January 2021 September 2020
  • New Branch Opening in Anuradhapura • [ Read More ]
  • Filmmaking & Storytelling Workshop • [ Read More ]
July 2020
  • Short Film: சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா?! • [ Read More ]
  • Short Film Teaser : சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா ?! • [ Read More ]
April 2020
  • Covid-19 Rapid Response Programme. • [ Read More ]
  • Popularizing the Use of RTI Law through Street Theatre. • [ Read More ]
February 2020
  • “Ahankanali – Silenced Peace” • [ Read More ]
January 2020
  • Farewell Azam, You Will Never be Forgotten… • [ Read More ]
December 2019
  • Assisting Flood Affected Communities in Killinochchi. • [ Read More ]
November 2019
  • Programme team meets with Matara branch youth group • [ Read More ]
October 2019
  • TSA Team Receiving “Citizenship Appreciation Felicitation Award” • [ Read More ]
  • The Draped Mirror… • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? Teaser (Tamil) • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • Preview, Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • ‘Aayudha Pooja’ at TSA Office • [ Read More ]
  • Illusive Justice… • [ Read More ]
  • RIGHT TO INFORMATION IN SRI LANKA – THE DAWN OF A FISH BOWL REGIME? • [ Read More ]
September 2019
  • Shramadana in Vattapalai and Nanthikadal • [ Read More ]
  • Orientation Program – Neeravipity and Ponnagar • [ Read More ]
  • Shramadana in Velanai, Northern Province • [ Read More ]
August 2019
  • ”Muttupulliyaa…?” soundtracks launched at the Annual Poovarasi Award Event • [ Read More ]
  • RTI workshop for Public Officials in Jaffna • [ Read More ]
  • Soundtracks of ”Muttrupulliya..?” released today • [ Read More ]
  • • [ Read More ]
  • Bringing the Debate Back Home • [ Read More ]
  • A Call for Accountability: Death of a Young Woman in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Above the Law: Violations of Women’s Reproductive Rights in Northern Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Coercive Population Control in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Spot Fixing Sri Lanka Style: Revisiting the Enumeration of Vital Events • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Comprehensive Assessment of Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Quick Look at Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • Giving reconciliation in Sri Lanka a better chance: A Shadow Action Plan for the LLRC • [ Read More ]
  • Troubled Waters: Corruption and Human Trafficking in Post-war Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity: Part Two • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity • [ Read More ]
  • Interview with Sri Lanka’s The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
  • Reevaluating Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress: Part One • [ Read More ]
  • Salt on Old Wounds: Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Broken Dreams: The Truth about Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Sri Lanka’s Next Steps: A LLRC Shadow Action Plan • [ Read More ]
  • The audio launch of TSA production “Scars of Tomorrow” on August 18, in India • [ Read More ]
  • Regional RTI Experts Meeting in Dhaka — in Bangladesh • [ Read More ]
  • “Testimonies of Silent Pain” – Second Edition • [ Read More ]
  • The Social Architects releases “RTI IN SRI LANKA – THE SACRED PAIN OF AUTHORITY? “ • [ Read More ]
  • SLIC withdraws court case; complies with RTI Commission ruling • [ Read More ]
  • Youth for a Shared Future with TSA at Uganthei • [ Read More ]
January 2019 May 2018
  • “RTI in Sri Lanka -The Sacred Pain of Authority?” Publication launch at BMICH on 31st May 2018. • [ Read More ]
April 2018
  • ” RTI in Sri Lanka – The Dawn of a Fish Bowl Regime?” Documentary launch in Hatton on 26th April 2018. • [ Read More ]

“சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா ?!”

(Can you ride a Bicycle to catch Fish, return Home and play the Lute?) is a short film from The Social Architects that follows the tale of an ailing mother and her four estranged sons, all more interested in establishing their own dominance than in attending to her needs. 

The story is told from the point of view of the mother’s caretaker, played by debutante Director S. Rangan, expressing the people’s frustration with the existing political parties in Northern Sri Lanka.

July 2024
  • Bridging Generations: Conversations Between Today’s Leaders and Tomorrow’s Visionaries • [ Read More ]
April 2024
  • Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through the Samooha Murthikaruwo(சமூகමූර්තිකරුවෝ) Cooperative Societies of The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
March 2024
  • Powering Change through Sri Lanka’s RTI Act at the Grassroots: Empowering Voices for Transparency and Accountability: • [ Read More ]
November 2023
  • RTI in Action: Hitthettiya West Village’s Battle Against Environmental Neglect and Abuse of Power • [ Read More ]
  • A Mother’s Resolve: Triumphing Over Disability and Bureaucracy in Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Inclusivity in Decision-making: Empowering Women in Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu District: • [ Read More ]
  • Uprooting Invisibility: The RTI Journey for Plantation Community Rights in Stockholm Estate • [ Read More ]
  • Voices Unleashed: Social Justice Koodams Sparking Change at the Grassroots in Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
March 2023
  • History in the making: Children Prioritizing Democracy • [ Read More ]
February 2023
  • PRESS RELEASE: The Social Architects’ Children’s Shadow Pradeshiya Sabhas (CSPS) Election – 2023 • [ Read More ]
March 2022
  • Celebrating five years of RTI in Sri Lanka. • [ Read More ]
  • Congratulations To TSA Ampara. • [ Read More ]
March 2021
  • Training Programme on the Right to Information for School Students • [ Read More ]
January 2021 September 2020
  • New Branch Opening in Anuradhapura • [ Read More ]
  • Filmmaking & Storytelling Workshop • [ Read More ]
July 2020
  • Short Film: சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா?! • [ Read More ]
  • Short Film Teaser : சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா ?! • [ Read More ]
April 2020
  • Covid-19 Rapid Response Programme. • [ Read More ]
  • Popularizing the Use of RTI Law through Street Theatre. • [ Read More ]
February 2020
  • “Ahankanali – Silenced Peace” • [ Read More ]
January 2020
  • Farewell Azam, You Will Never be Forgotten… • [ Read More ]
December 2019
  • Assisting Flood Affected Communities in Killinochchi. • [ Read More ]
November 2019
  • Programme team meets with Matara branch youth group • [ Read More ]
October 2019
  • TSA Team Receiving “Citizenship Appreciation Felicitation Award” • [ Read More ]
  • The Draped Mirror… • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? Teaser (Tamil) • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • Preview, Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • ‘Aayudha Pooja’ at TSA Office • [ Read More ]
  • Illusive Justice… • [ Read More ]
  • RIGHT TO INFORMATION IN SRI LANKA – THE DAWN OF A FISH BOWL REGIME? • [ Read More ]
September 2019
  • Shramadana in Vattapalai and Nanthikadal • [ Read More ]
  • Orientation Program – Neeravipity and Ponnagar • [ Read More ]
  • Shramadana in Velanai, Northern Province • [ Read More ]
August 2019
  • ”Muttupulliyaa…?” soundtracks launched at the Annual Poovarasi Award Event • [ Read More ]
  • RTI workshop for Public Officials in Jaffna • [ Read More ]
  • Soundtracks of ”Muttrupulliya..?” released today • [ Read More ]
  • • [ Read More ]
  • Bringing the Debate Back Home • [ Read More ]
  • A Call for Accountability: Death of a Young Woman in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Above the Law: Violations of Women’s Reproductive Rights in Northern Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Coercive Population Control in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Spot Fixing Sri Lanka Style: Revisiting the Enumeration of Vital Events • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Comprehensive Assessment of Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Quick Look at Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • Giving reconciliation in Sri Lanka a better chance: A Shadow Action Plan for the LLRC • [ Read More ]
  • Troubled Waters: Corruption and Human Trafficking in Post-war Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity: Part Two • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity • [ Read More ]
  • Interview with Sri Lanka’s The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
  • Reevaluating Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress: Part One • [ Read More ]
  • Salt on Old Wounds: Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Broken Dreams: The Truth about Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Sri Lanka’s Next Steps: A LLRC Shadow Action Plan • [ Read More ]
  • The audio launch of TSA production “Scars of Tomorrow” on August 18, in India • [ Read More ]
  • Regional RTI Experts Meeting in Dhaka — in Bangladesh • [ Read More ]
  • “Testimonies of Silent Pain” – Second Edition • [ Read More ]
  • The Social Architects releases “RTI IN SRI LANKA – THE SACRED PAIN OF AUTHORITY? “ • [ Read More ]
  • SLIC withdraws court case; complies with RTI Commission ruling • [ Read More ]
  • Youth for a Shared Future with TSA at Uganthei • [ Read More ]
January 2019 May 2018
  • “RTI in Sri Lanka -The Sacred Pain of Authority?” Publication launch at BMICH on 31st May 2018. • [ Read More ]
April 2018
  • ” RTI in Sri Lanka – The Dawn of a Fish Bowl Regime?” Documentary launch in Hatton on 26th April 2018. • [ Read More ]

As the outbreak of the novel coronavirus continues, The Social Architects(TSA) decided to support the most vulnerable households in thirty-seven villages in the districts of Ampara, Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Killinochchi, Matara, Polonnaruwa, Mullaitivu and Nuwara Eliya where TSA had been working in the past.

To date, TSA has supported 403 households with basic food and other supplies and continues to assist households with masks and medical supplies, especially to the Hill Country population.

July 2024
  • Bridging Generations: Conversations Between Today’s Leaders and Tomorrow’s Visionaries • [ Read More ]
April 2024
  • Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through the Samooha Murthikaruwo(சமூகමූර්තිකරුවෝ) Cooperative Societies of The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
March 2024
  • Powering Change through Sri Lanka’s RTI Act at the Grassroots: Empowering Voices for Transparency and Accountability: • [ Read More ]
November 2023
  • RTI in Action: Hitthettiya West Village’s Battle Against Environmental Neglect and Abuse of Power • [ Read More ]
  • A Mother’s Resolve: Triumphing Over Disability and Bureaucracy in Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Inclusivity in Decision-making: Empowering Women in Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu District: • [ Read More ]
  • Uprooting Invisibility: The RTI Journey for Plantation Community Rights in Stockholm Estate • [ Read More ]
  • Voices Unleashed: Social Justice Koodams Sparking Change at the Grassroots in Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
March 2023
  • History in the making: Children Prioritizing Democracy • [ Read More ]
February 2023
  • PRESS RELEASE: The Social Architects’ Children’s Shadow Pradeshiya Sabhas (CSPS) Election – 2023 • [ Read More ]
March 2022
  • Celebrating five years of RTI in Sri Lanka. • [ Read More ]
  • Congratulations To TSA Ampara. • [ Read More ]
March 2021
  • Training Programme on the Right to Information for School Students • [ Read More ]
January 2021 September 2020
  • New Branch Opening in Anuradhapura • [ Read More ]
  • Filmmaking & Storytelling Workshop • [ Read More ]
July 2020
  • Short Film: சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா?! • [ Read More ]
  • Short Film Teaser : சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா ?! • [ Read More ]
April 2020
  • Covid-19 Rapid Response Programme. • [ Read More ]
  • Popularizing the Use of RTI Law through Street Theatre. • [ Read More ]
February 2020
  • “Ahankanali – Silenced Peace” • [ Read More ]
January 2020
  • Farewell Azam, You Will Never be Forgotten… • [ Read More ]
December 2019
  • Assisting Flood Affected Communities in Killinochchi. • [ Read More ]
November 2019
  • Programme team meets with Matara branch youth group • [ Read More ]
October 2019
  • TSA Team Receiving “Citizenship Appreciation Felicitation Award” • [ Read More ]
  • The Draped Mirror… • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? Teaser (Tamil) • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • Preview, Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • ‘Aayudha Pooja’ at TSA Office • [ Read More ]
  • Illusive Justice… • [ Read More ]
  • RIGHT TO INFORMATION IN SRI LANKA – THE DAWN OF A FISH BOWL REGIME? • [ Read More ]
September 2019
  • Shramadana in Vattapalai and Nanthikadal • [ Read More ]
  • Orientation Program – Neeravipity and Ponnagar • [ Read More ]
  • Shramadana in Velanai, Northern Province • [ Read More ]
August 2019
  • ”Muttupulliyaa…?” soundtracks launched at the Annual Poovarasi Award Event • [ Read More ]
  • RTI workshop for Public Officials in Jaffna • [ Read More ]
  • Soundtracks of ”Muttrupulliya..?” released today • [ Read More ]
  • • [ Read More ]
  • Bringing the Debate Back Home • [ Read More ]
  • A Call for Accountability: Death of a Young Woman in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Above the Law: Violations of Women’s Reproductive Rights in Northern Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Coercive Population Control in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Spot Fixing Sri Lanka Style: Revisiting the Enumeration of Vital Events • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Comprehensive Assessment of Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Quick Look at Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • Giving reconciliation in Sri Lanka a better chance: A Shadow Action Plan for the LLRC • [ Read More ]
  • Troubled Waters: Corruption and Human Trafficking in Post-war Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity: Part Two • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity • [ Read More ]
  • Interview with Sri Lanka’s The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
  • Reevaluating Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress: Part One • [ Read More ]
  • Salt on Old Wounds: Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Broken Dreams: The Truth about Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Sri Lanka’s Next Steps: A LLRC Shadow Action Plan • [ Read More ]
  • The audio launch of TSA production “Scars of Tomorrow” on August 18, in India • [ Read More ]
  • Regional RTI Experts Meeting in Dhaka — in Bangladesh • [ Read More ]
  • “Testimonies of Silent Pain” – Second Edition • [ Read More ]
  • The Social Architects releases “RTI IN SRI LANKA – THE SACRED PAIN OF AUTHORITY? “ • [ Read More ]
  • SLIC withdraws court case; complies with RTI Commission ruling • [ Read More ]
  • Youth for a Shared Future with TSA at Uganthei • [ Read More ]
January 2019 May 2018
  • “RTI in Sri Lanka -The Sacred Pain of Authority?” Publication launch at BMICH on 31st May 2018. • [ Read More ]
April 2018
  • ” RTI in Sri Lanka – The Dawn of a Fish Bowl Regime?” Documentary launch in Hatton on 26th April 2018. • [ Read More ]

Participatory democracy ought to be founded on the principle of an informed public adequately equipped to contribute actively and meaningfully in the governance of their respective country. If transparency and accountability are the necessities for democratic governance, access to information becomes an essential instrument in achieving this.  

Sri Lanka’s Right to Information Act (RTI) was enacted in mid-2016 after a fifteen-year struggle by media practitioners, lawyers and civil society activists. It was operationalized on February 3rd, 2017.
 
Since the operalization of the RTI, The Social Architects (TSA) have been at the forefront in promoting the use of the law by the grassroots. Street Theatre is an effective means of communication with the rural population. TSA has developed Street Theater Groups based on local issues with the involvement of grassroots communities. 

Recently the Colombo youth team and the Ampara Youth for Shared Future (YfSF) collaborated to develop a street theatre using past success stories to disseminate the information on how to use RTI to make local government accountable.

TSA’s youth group performed in Thirukkovil public market, Kanchirankudah village and Akkaraipattu beach in the district of Ampara on the 15-16 March 2020 with nearly 1500 audience. TSA’s core team, along with legal officers, were present to support the communities to file RTI requests on the spot. 

Telling stories has the power to change people’s attitudes more than any other form of outreach. Street theatre resonates with an audience in a way that sermons and laws cannot.
Where TSA works, we tap into that potential as we try to change community attitudes towards challenging authority through the use of RTI law

July 2024
  • Bridging Generations: Conversations Between Today’s Leaders and Tomorrow’s Visionaries • [ Read More ]
April 2024
  • Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through the Samooha Murthikaruwo(சமூகමූර්තිකරුවෝ) Cooperative Societies of The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
March 2024
  • Powering Change through Sri Lanka’s RTI Act at the Grassroots: Empowering Voices for Transparency and Accountability: • [ Read More ]
November 2023
  • RTI in Action: Hitthettiya West Village’s Battle Against Environmental Neglect and Abuse of Power • [ Read More ]
  • A Mother’s Resolve: Triumphing Over Disability and Bureaucracy in Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Inclusivity in Decision-making: Empowering Women in Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu District: • [ Read More ]
  • Uprooting Invisibility: The RTI Journey for Plantation Community Rights in Stockholm Estate • [ Read More ]
  • Voices Unleashed: Social Justice Koodams Sparking Change at the Grassroots in Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
March 2023
  • History in the making: Children Prioritizing Democracy • [ Read More ]
February 2023
  • PRESS RELEASE: The Social Architects’ Children’s Shadow Pradeshiya Sabhas (CSPS) Election – 2023 • [ Read More ]
March 2022
  • Celebrating five years of RTI in Sri Lanka. • [ Read More ]
  • Congratulations To TSA Ampara. • [ Read More ]
March 2021
  • Training Programme on the Right to Information for School Students • [ Read More ]
January 2021 September 2020
  • New Branch Opening in Anuradhapura • [ Read More ]
  • Filmmaking & Storytelling Workshop • [ Read More ]
July 2020
  • Short Film: சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா?! • [ Read More ]
  • Short Film Teaser : சைக்கிளில் போய் மீன் பிடித்து வீடு வந்து வீணை மீட்டலாமா ?! • [ Read More ]
April 2020
  • Covid-19 Rapid Response Programme. • [ Read More ]
  • Popularizing the Use of RTI Law through Street Theatre. • [ Read More ]
February 2020
  • “Ahankanali – Silenced Peace” • [ Read More ]
January 2020
  • Farewell Azam, You Will Never be Forgotten… • [ Read More ]
December 2019
  • Assisting Flood Affected Communities in Killinochchi. • [ Read More ]
November 2019
  • Programme team meets with Matara branch youth group • [ Read More ]
October 2019
  • TSA Team Receiving “Citizenship Appreciation Felicitation Award” • [ Read More ]
  • The Draped Mirror… • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? Teaser (Tamil) • [ Read More ]
  • Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • Preview, Muttrupulliyaa…? • [ Read More ]
  • ‘Aayudha Pooja’ at TSA Office • [ Read More ]
  • Illusive Justice… • [ Read More ]
  • RIGHT TO INFORMATION IN SRI LANKA – THE DAWN OF A FISH BOWL REGIME? • [ Read More ]
September 2019
  • Shramadana in Vattapalai and Nanthikadal • [ Read More ]
  • Orientation Program – Neeravipity and Ponnagar • [ Read More ]
  • Shramadana in Velanai, Northern Province • [ Read More ]
August 2019
  • ”Muttupulliyaa…?” soundtracks launched at the Annual Poovarasi Award Event • [ Read More ]
  • RTI workshop for Public Officials in Jaffna • [ Read More ]
  • Soundtracks of ”Muttrupulliya..?” released today • [ Read More ]
  • • [ Read More ]
  • Bringing the Debate Back Home • [ Read More ]
  • A Call for Accountability: Death of a Young Woman in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Above the Law: Violations of Women’s Reproductive Rights in Northern Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Coercive Population Control in Kilinochchi • [ Read More ]
  • Spot Fixing Sri Lanka Style: Revisiting the Enumeration of Vital Events • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Comprehensive Assessment of Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • The Numbers Never Lie: A Quick Look at Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress • [ Read More ]
  • Giving reconciliation in Sri Lanka a better chance: A Shadow Action Plan for the LLRC • [ Read More ]
  • Troubled Waters: Corruption and Human Trafficking in Post-war Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity: Part Two • [ Read More ]
  • Post-war Sri Lanka’s Thought Police: The Rehabilitation of Ex-Combatants and the Denigration of Tamil Identity • [ Read More ]
  • Interview with Sri Lanka’s The Social Architects • [ Read More ]
  • Reevaluating Sri Lanka’s LLRC Progress: Part One • [ Read More ]
  • Salt on Old Wounds: Post-War Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Broken Dreams: The Truth about Sri Lanka • [ Read More ]
  • Sri Lanka’s Next Steps: A LLRC Shadow Action Plan • [ Read More ]
  • The audio launch of TSA production “Scars of Tomorrow” on August 18, in India • [ Read More ]
  • Regional RTI Experts Meeting in Dhaka — in Bangladesh • [ Read More ]
  • “Testimonies of Silent Pain” – Second Edition • [ Read More ]
  • The Social Architects releases “RTI IN SRI LANKA – THE SACRED PAIN OF AUTHORITY? “ • [ Read More ]
  • SLIC withdraws court case; complies with RTI Commission ruling • [ Read More ]
  • Youth for a Shared Future with TSA at Uganthei • [ Read More ]
January 2019 May 2018
  • “RTI in Sri Lanka -The Sacred Pain of Authority?” Publication launch at BMICH on 31st May 2018. • [ Read More ]
April 2018
  • ” RTI in Sri Lanka – The Dawn of a Fish Bowl Regime?” Documentary launch in Hatton on 26th April 2018. • [ Read More ]

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