Who We Are · Since 2015
An independent, non-profit humanitarian organisation working to uphold dignity and strengthen communities across Sri Lanka.
Explore Our StoryLifeline Association is an independent, non-profit humanitarian and charitable organisation working to uphold dignity and strengthen communities across Sri Lanka.
Our home
Sri Lanka
Lifeline responds to immediate human need while helping communities build the capacity to move forward with dignity and greater self-reliance.
Humanitarian work should answer immediate need without losing sight of what comes after.
Our Mission
To strengthen strategic partnerships and deliver comprehensive humanitarian assistance — including in-kind relief, healthcare, education, and social services — to vulnerable communities, while upholding human dignity and promoting sustainable capacity development.
Our Vision
To be a leading institution in high-impact humanitarian and charitable initiatives, committed to excellence, sustainability, and self-reliance — building communities that are resilient, empowered, and equipped to thrive for generations to come.
Purpose focus alternates between Today and Tomorrow every 10 seconds. Clicking either glass panel moves focus to the other side.
How purpose becomes progress
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Relief · Healthcare · Essential support
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Education · Infrastructure · Opportunity
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Livelihoods · Capacity · Self-reliance
The goal is not only to respond to vulnerability, but to help create the conditions for lasting resilience.
Lifeline combines direct humanitarian response with services and opportunities that help communities become more resilient.
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Inclusive education and skills development that help young people and women build stronger futures.
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Hospitals, clinics, medical facilities and essential support that improve access to care.
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Practical assistance for communities affected by disasters, crises and acute hardship.
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Sustainable livelihoods, farming and vocational pathways that strengthen self-reliance.
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Essential services including electricity, clean water and housing for underserved communities.
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Food, shelter, education and care designed to give vulnerable children safety and opportunity.
Move through Lifeline's organisational journey from its founding to the present day.
2015
Chapter 01
Established in Sri Lanka with a purpose to deliver humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities across the island.
Chairman
Hon. K. Kader Masthan MP
Lifeline Association
“Lifeline was built on the belief that every human being, regardless of circumstance, deserves dignity, opportunity, and care. We do not merely provide aid — we invest in the potential of every community we serve.”
Since 2015, that belief has shaped work across education, healthcare, orphan care and sustainable livelihoods. The ambition is not only to respond to need, but to work in partnership with communities.
Human dignity before everything else.
Lifeline is guided by an executive committee responsible for organisational stewardship, programme direction and accountability.
Chairman
General Secretary
Executive Committee Member
Executive Committee Member
Registration details and formal documents are surfaced clearly so partners, donors and communities can understand who Lifeline is.
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Registration record
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