International Affairs in Sri Lanka

Bandaranayake Center For International Studies

The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies is a tertiary level education institution specializing in offering an array of courses in the discipline of International Relations and its sub disciplines. The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies was inaugurated modestly on 9th December 1974 in a section of the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall complex, where the historic Fifth Conference of Heads of States and Governments of the Non-Aligned Nations was held in August 1976. The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) was the brainchild of late Madam Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the world’s first female Prime Minister who became the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka for the first time in 1960. It was with great passion and dedication that she pioneered and nurtured the BCIS since its inception. The BCIS was conceptualized at a time when the subject of International Relations had not taken precedence as a fundamental area of study among the Sri Lankan student populace. The need was for an institution where international affairs could be studied as thoroughly as they are studied in universities elsewhere. It could be stated that during her tenure as Prime Minister from 1970-1977, it was a glorious time in Sri Lanka’s history of foreign relations, Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike herself played a monumental and notable role in international affairs. It is indeed laudable that Mrs. Bandaranaike should have envisioned the pre-eminence that the study of international relations would achieve in future years, with the emergence of shifting global trends and power blocs that has transformed it from an exclusive subject of political science to a specialized field of study. The BCIS was established by the S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation (BNMF) as a distinct institute specializing in all aspects of International Relations, including training, research and advanced studies.

11 to 50 staff

Help O Sri Lanka

HELP-O started on 1992 in southern province of Sri Lanka. From the started day the organization at developing and balancing human and environmental progress in rural as well as urban areas, focusing on the low-income community. Chairman/Chief Executive of the organization is Mr. Chathura Welivitiya & nine boards of directors for the organization. Organization expected to reach below mention things Approaching society towards development emphasizing of protecting & ensuring human and children rights through depriving the violence and awareness rising. Involve implementing clean and green cities concept and introducing alternative energy sources to grass root level communities. Networking the grass root level communities and empower them for face a good future and help to improve the links local authorities as well as other organizations. Leading low income people and disaster victims for a sustainable development process with raising awareness, providing training and facilitating potential environment by reintegrating and initiating income generating activities. Strengthen the local level community base societies for enabling them to be meeting strong and independent entities within the development process and create an appropriate environment for the exchange of ideas, information and materials between the city stakeholders. Disseminate the information on development issues support communities to organize small groups, youth federations to ensure maximum community participation. Participatory implementation of project irrespective of ethnic diversity to enjoy equal opportunities to live as one Sri Lankan nation. HELP-O implemented many programs with many stakeholders in below mention sector: Environment Conservation Community Empowerment Community Networking Human Rights Child Rights Livelihood Infrastructure development Rehabilitation Programs Multi Cultural Programs Community Financing Program Sincethe organization started date could able to implement many environment programs in Sri Lanka as well as for other countries. The first biogas program we started in Karapitiya Teaching Hospital. The hospital had to face a big problem and they didn’t have a solution for the waste problem. That is the first biogas unit we have constructed in Hospital in Asia. When we install this we had to face many problems but through a win-win approach could able to solve all problems. The first community financing program of the HELP-O implemented in Uda Welivitiya. The program was community networking program in two areas and establish the strong community network. Also encourage the people to save money within the small groups. Through this expect to improve the leadership of the people. The second community program was based in Homadola estate. Under this program able to construct the 25 toilets and established the small groups and most of people were didn’t have a good economic and social status and they didn’t have a proper savings system but through this program they started the savings and improved the skills of them. Not even that their infrastructure facility was increased too. With the time, organization could able to implement a success program. HELP-O has a great history and our programs affected in better way to community as well as for the government. Even some polices has been changed because of our programs. We are development HelpoEcogreen company as a non profit enviormental office.

11 to 50 staff

Mission Migration

Mission Migration (Pvt) Ltd is a boutique Immigration Consultancy that provides immigration solution for various countries including Canada & Australia, New Zealand. We provide student visas, permanent residency & business visas. We have expanded our roots to various countries including Canada, UK, New Zealand & Singapore.

11 to 50 staff

United Nations Sri Lanka

The United Nations in Sri Lanka works together with the Government and other development and humanitarian partners, to address social, economic, humanitarian and cultural challenges so that all Sri Lankans can enjoy better living conditions

501 to 1000 staff

National Youth Model United Nations

The demand for vibrant civic engagement by the youth in Sri Lanka towards a progressive, inclusive and a sustainable country is much aspired towards given the unfortunate conflict-ridden history of the country. NYMUN laid the foundation for sustained engagement of young people beginning with the initial conference in 2016. We believe that by including passionate and diverse youth currently engaged in various academic and professional ventures, we will give them the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills, whilst developing perspectives and attitudes necessary for leadership and civic engagement. By engaging youth, our hope is that they come to possess the core values leaders must possess; the ability to communicate, compromise and reach sustainable solutions that are inclusive of all communities and individuals. NYMUN will also function as a platform to meet and exchange ideas, as well as build lasting connections between dynamic individuals who may perhaps one day be at the forefront of our nation.

51 to 200 staff

Sri Lanka International Model United Nations

Sri Lanka International Model United Nations is the largest international, hybrid MUN conference to take place in Sri Lanka, featuring delegates from within and beyond borders! Interested? Register as a delegate: Apply as a chair: https://forms.gle/uRo8DHjNwmhy1L8f7

11 to 50 staff

United Nations Association Of Sri Lanka

The United Nations Association of Sri Lanka (UNASL) is one of the oldest Non-Government organization in the country and was established on the19th of October1950. Five years prior to Sri Lanka obtaining membership of the United Nations. It is registered as an incorporated body in accordance with the company act No17 of 1982 and under the amendment to this act in 2007.The Association is also registered with the Department of the social services and the NGO council.

1001 to 5000 staff

World Wide Visa Consultancy Pvt Ltd

Welcome to World Wide Visa Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd We live in a globalized world as a result of the development of technology. Today there is a greater movement in individuals throughout the world for travelling, studying and wanting to live in other countries and we provide professional consultancy services for those individuals to reach their destination in a legal and systematic manner.

11 to 50 staff

Citra Social Innovation Lab

Citra is Sri Lanka’s first Social Innovation Lab established as a joint initiative between the State Ministry of Skills Development, Vocational Education, Research and Innovation, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in Sri Lanka. It uses human-centred design and foresight and innovation tools to prototype and test development solutions to ensure they are agile and holistic before nation-wide implementation. Citra facilitates conducive environments to approach problems from different perspectives and delivers comprehensive and sustainable development solutions.

11 to 50 staff

The Colombo Plan

THE COLOMBO PLAN The history of the Colombo Plan for Cooperative Economic and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific, is one of the oldest regional inter-governmental organizations dates far back as 1950, when the idea was first conceived to enhance economic and social development of the countries of the region. The Colombo Plan was established on 1 July 1951 by Australia, Canada, India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom and currently has expanded to 28 member countries including non-Commonwealth countries and countries belonging to regional groupings such as ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) and SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation). The Colombo Plan is a partnership concept of self-help and mutual-help in development aimed at socio-economic progress of its member countries. The objectives of the Colombo Plan to promote interest in and support for the economic and social development of Asia and the Pacific; to promote technical cooperation and assist in the sharing and transfer of technology among member countries; to keep under review relevant information on technical cooperation between the member governments, multilateral and other agencies with a view to accelerate development through cooperative effort; to facilitate the transfer and sharing of the developmental experiences among member countries within the region with an emphasis on the concept of South-south cooperation. The Organizational Structure of the Colombo Plan The Consultative Committee, comprises all member governments and is the highest review and policy-making body of the Colombo Plan. Its biennial meetings (CCM) provide a forum for the exchange of views on current development problems faced by the member countries and review the work of the Colombo Plan in terms of economic and social development within the region. The Colombo Plan Council, comprises heads of diplomatic missions of member governments who are resident in Colombo,

201 to 500 staff

Bandaranaike Centre For International Studies

The Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies is a tertiary level education institution specializing in offering an array of courses in International Relations and sub disciplines. The institution’s unique academic posture has enabled the BCIS to be a key policy think tank in affecting the creation, facilitation and dissemination of knowledge. BCIS conducts Policy-oriented research in International Relations and Global Affairs based on the nonaligned principles Over 40 years, BCIS has been at the forefront of knowledge-sharing in the sphere of International Relations training, collaborative research, networking, advocacy and teaching languages. Today our institute offers a knowledge-based value offering that showcases a contemporary curriculum on International Relations as well as expansive research base and training services.

11 to 50 staff

Saarc Cultural Centre

Promote regional unity through cultural integration and intercultural dialogue and contribute towards the preservation, conservation, and protection of South Asia’s cultural heritage within the framework of the SAARC Agenda for Culture.

11 to 50 staff

South Asia Co-Operative Environment Programme

South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) is an inter-governmental organization, established in 1982 by the governments of South Asia to promote and support protection, management and enhancement of the environment in the region. SACEP member countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

11 to 50 staff

Unfpa Sri Lanka

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s current strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

11 to 50 staff

International Business Management Circle - Nsbm

A University based Student Circle which builds its empire to give its best to the student community

11 to 50 staff

Embassy Of Italy In Colombo

11 to 50 staff