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Lifeline Association
Lifeline representatives speaking with families in a cyclone-affected community

Who We Are · Since 2015

Humanity, Organised for Lasting Change.

An independent, non-profit humanitarian organisation working to uphold dignity and strengthen communities across Sri Lanka.

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Independent · Registered · Sri Lankan

Humanity, organised forlasting change.

Lifeline Association is an independent, non-profit humanitarian and charitable organisation working to uphold dignity and strengthen communities across Sri Lanka.

Lifeline Association humanitarian work in Sri Lanka

Our home

Sri Lanka

Founded
2015
Nationwide reach
9
NGO registration
L-159314
Purpose

Relief for today.Resilience for tomorrow.

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.

HealthcareEducationReliefSocial Services

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.

ExcellenceSustainabilitySelf-RelianceImpact

Purpose focus alternates between Today and Tomorrow every 10 seconds. Clicking either glass panel moves focus to the other side.

How purpose becomes progress

  1. 01

    Respond

    Relief · Healthcare · Essential support

  2. 02

    Strengthen

    Education · Infrastructure · Opportunity

  3. 03

    Enable

    Livelihoods · Capacity · Self-reliance

The goal is not only to respond to vulnerability, but to help create the conditions for lasting resilience.

Action

Where care becomes practical action.

Lifeline combines direct humanitarian response with services and opportunities that help communities become more resilient.

01

Education

Inclusive education and skills development that help young people and women build stronger futures.

02

Healthcare

Hospitals, clinics, medical facilities and essential support that improve access to care.

03

Humanitarian Aid

Practical assistance for communities affected by disasters, crises and acute hardship.

04

Economic Resilience

Sustainable livelihoods, farming and vocational pathways that strengthen self-reliance.

05

Infrastructure

Essential services including electricity, clean water and housing for underserved communities.

06

Orphan Care

Food, shelter, education and care designed to give vulnerable children safety and opportunity.

Our story

A decade ofpurposeful action.

Move through Lifeline's organisational journey from its founding to the present day.

2015

Chapter 01

Lifeline Association founded

Established in Sri Lanka with a purpose to deliver humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities across the island.

Hon. K. Kader Masthan MP, Chairman of Lifeline Association

Chairman

Hon. K. Kader Masthan MP

Lifeline Association

Leadership voice
“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.

People

People accountableto the mission.

Lifeline is guided by an executive committee responsible for organisational stewardship, programme direction and accountability.

01KM

Hon. K. Kader Masthan MP

Chairman

02MK

Ash Shaikh Mohamed Jabbar Mohamed Kaisan

General Secretary

03SV

Mr. Sinnathurai Vivehanandan

Executive Committee Member

04SP

Saman Punchihewa

Executive Committee Member

Proof

Trust should beeasy to verify.

Registration details and formal documents are surfaced clearly so partners, donors and communities can understand who Lifeline is.

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Lifeline Association

Registration record

NGO Registration
L-159314
Company Registration
GA 3034
TIN Registration
103505046
Incorporation
29 January 2021
NGO Licence
28 March 2022
Governing Law
Companies Act No. 7 of 2007

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