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Twenty years of hope, delivered.

A cohesive, apolitical, multi-ethnic, multi-faith organization helping the underprivileged in Sri Lanka.

Aid Lanka housing project in Daulagala

Our vision

Direct impact.
Rooted in trust.

After years of working alongside and supporting a range of charitable organisations, our founders recognised an important gap. They saw the need for a humanitarian organisation that would operate with greater transparency, deliver meaningful impact across diverse communities, and work through trusted local partnerships rather than from a distance.

Driven by this vision, Aid Lanka was established alongside our own partner charity in Sri Lanka, creating a strong local presence that enables us to respond directly to the needs of the communities we serve.

From the beginning, our vision has been clear: to provide immediate relief in times of crisis while investing in sustainable, long-term development that empowers individuals, families, and communities to build a better future. By combining emergency humanitarian assistance with lasting development initiatives, we aim to create meaningful change that extends far beyond short-term support.

At Aid Lanka, we believe that transparency, accountability, and genuine local partnerships are the foundation of effective humanitarian work. Together with our partners in Sri Lanka, we are committed to delivering compassionate, sustainable solutions that transform lives and strengthen communities for generations to come.

Transparency

Every donation traceable to the field.

Accountability

100% volunteer — none of us take a wage.

Partnership

Rooted in Sri Lanka, hand-in-hand with local teams.

Our origins

Born in 2004.
Serving ever since.

Aid Lanka was formed in 2004 by a group of Sri Lankan expatriates living in the United Kingdom following the devastating tsunami in Sri Lanka, initially distributing emergency aid to victims. Today, we stand as a cohesive, apolitical, multi-ethnic, multi-faith organization dedicated to helping the underprivileged.

We are a 100% volunteer team of UK and Sri Lankan professionals. Funds raised by Aid Lanka UK are used directly in Sri Lanka. We work in close conjunction with Aid Lanka Sri Lanka, our sister foundation permanently based on the ground.

Registered with the Charity Commission in England & Wales. No. 1190696.

Aid Lanka Sri Lanka is a registered NGO with authorities in Sri Lanka, based in Kandy.

100% volunteer

UK and Sri Lankan professionals working entirely as volunteers.

Direct impact

Funds raised are used directly in Sri Lanka to meet our objectives.

Multi-ethnic

Serving all communities across Sri Lanka.

Registered charity

Registered with the Charity Commission for England & Wales.