About — Project CareLanka

Mission

Project CareLanka approaches compassion as an action word through humanitarian service. We aim to call on and focus the efforts of the Sri Lankan diaspora in supporting the health and well-being of the island and its people.

Our Work

Project CareLanka began its work in 2018. We are an organization that initiates health and well-being-related projects to call on and focus the efforts of the Sri Lankan diaspora in giving back to the island and its people, especially in their times of need. Our local partners and individuals provide their services on a voluntary basis, and all initiatives are designed for direct and maximum impact.

Tara Alahakoon

Tara Alahakoon is a first generation Sri Lankan-American. A sophomore at Amherst College studying English on a pre-medical track, she founded Project CareLanka to support and advocate for the health and well-being of the people of her culture and background.
Shani De Silva

Shani De Silva is a first generation Sri Lankan-American and a computer scientist. She is a second-year student at the University of Manchester, and aims to raise awareness and to improve the situations of people in Sri Lanka.
Tharani Ponnamperuma

Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Tharani Ponnamperuma aims to assist Sri Lankans in need of support, especially during the country's current tense situation. She intends to begin her undergraduate studies at the University of Manchester, UK.