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Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through the Samooha Murthikaruwo(சமூகමූර්තිකරුවෝ) Cooperative Societies of The Social Architects

Over the past few years, the social architects have been galvanizing grassroots communities in Sri Lanka to promote social justice, resulting in the establishment of…


Powering Change through Sri Lanka’s RTI Act at the Grassroots: Empowering Voices for Transparency and Accountability:

Social activists representing 57 villages across 10 districts converged in Hatton to deliberate on the use of the Right to Information (RTI) Act for safeguarding…


RTI in Action: Hitthettiya West Village’s Battle Against Environmental Neglect and Abuse of Power

In Hitthettiya West Village, located in Kankanam Kubura within the Matara Divisional Secretariat and Matara Municipal Council area, a pressing health hazard emerged due to…


A Mother’s Resolve: Triumphing Over Disability and Bureaucracy in Sri Lanka

In the rural village of Laksha Uyana, within the Tamankaduwa Regional Secretariat Division of Polonnaruwa District, a poignant story emerged. Ravidu, a pseudonym for a…


Inclusivity in Decision-making: Empowering Women in Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu District:

At a recent SJC meeting held in Puthukkudiyiruppu, located in the Mullaitivu district, a pressing issue regarding the representation and participation of women in community…


Uprooting Invisibility: The RTI Journey for Plantation Community Rights in Stockholm Estate

In Stockholm estate, situated within the Nuwara Eliya district, Ambagamuwa Division secretariat, and theGrama Niladari division of Mahanelu 320K, there was a long-standing issue related…


Voices Unleashed: Social Justice Koodams Sparking Change at the Grassroots in Post-War Sri Lanka

TSA began conceptualizing the Social Justice Koodams/Cooperatives (SJCs) in 2018-19 when Sri Lanka was grappling with a decade-long post-war socio-economic and political challenges. The COVID-19…


History in the making: Children Prioritizing Democracy

Children’s Shadow Predeshya Sabhas is an initiative of TSA named “Sprouts of Democracy,” whichwitnessed the first ever Children’s Shadow Pradeshiya Sabhas(CSPS) in Sri Lanka. The…


PRESS RELEASE: The Social Architects’ Children’s Shadow Pradeshiya Sabhas (CSPS) Election – 2023

For the first time in the history of Sri Lanka, children in 10 districts will elect their representatives for the shadow local bodies formed by…


Celebrating five years of RTI in Sri Lanka.

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,…


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Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through the Samooha Murthikaruwo(சமூகමූර්තිකරුවෝ) Cooperative Societies of The Social Architects

Over the past few years, the social architects have been galvanizing grassroots communities in Sri Lanka to promote social justice, resulting in the establishment of…...[ Read More ]


Powering Change through Sri Lanka’s RTI Act at the Grassroots: Empowering Voices for Transparency and Accountability:

Social activists representing 57 villages across 10 districts converged in Hatton to deliberate on the use of the Right to Information (RTI) Act for safeguarding…...[ Read More ]


Voices Unleashed: Social Justice Koodams Sparking Change at the Grassroots in Post-War Sri Lanka

TSA began conceptualizing the Social Justice Koodams/Cooperatives (SJCs) in 2018-19 when Sri Lanka was grappling with a decade-long post-war socio-economic and political challenges. The COVID-19…...[ Read More ]


History in the making: Children Prioritizing Democracy

Children’s Shadow Predeshya Sabhas is an initiative of TSA named “Sprouts of Democracy,” whichwitnessed the first ever Children’s Shadow Pradeshiya Sabhas(CSPS) in Sri Lanka. The…...[ Read More ]


PRESS RELEASE: The Social Architects’ Children’s Shadow Pradeshiya Sabhas (CSPS) Election – 2023

For the first time in the history of Sri Lanka, children in 10 districts will elect their representatives for the shadow local bodies formed by…...[ Read More ]