About Us
Sarvodaya Community Tourism offers meaningful journeys that connect travelers with the heart of rural Sri Lanka. Rooted in the Sarvodaya philosophy of “awakening all,” we believe tourism can be a force for peace, dignity, and sustainable development.
Our experiences go beyond sightseeing. Whether it’s agro-tourism on organic farms, eco-tourism in pristine landscapes, authentic homestays, immersive village life, study tourism, or purpose-driven volun-tourism, every journey supports local livelihoods, preserves culture, and nurtures the environment.
By choosing Sarvodaya Community Tourism, you don’t just visit, you belong, learn, and uplift. Travel with us, and be part of something greater.
Operational Team
Connecting communities across borders
Bandula Senadeera
Director International Division
Bandula directs the International Division, building meaningful global collaborations and spearheading initiatives that connect communities across borders.
Email: sarvishva@itmin.net
Thilan Shanilka
Coordinator
Thilan serves as Coordinator, ensuring smooth program operations and effective communication across teams while supporting the division’s international initiatives.
Pabara Piyumi
Program Assistant
Pabara plays a key role in managing documentation, communications, and program operations, contributing to the success of international initiatives.
About Lanka Jathika Sarvodaya Shramadana Sangamaya (LJSSS)
For over 67 years, Sarvodaya has been Sri Lanka’s largest grassroots organization dedicated to community development, conflict resolution, and peace building. Founded in 1958, Sarvodaya is built on the principle of Shramadana—the voluntary sharing of labor, resources, and knowledge for the common good. With this ethos, the movement has reached more than 15,000 villages, empowering people to take charge of their own development through collective action.
Sarvodaya has played a pivotal role in some of the island’s most difficult moments. During Sri Lanka’s decades-long civil war (1983–2009), the organization worked to bridge divides between communities, promote reconciliation, and restore trust. In the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Sarvodaya mobilized one of the largest humanitarian responses in the country, helping thousands of families rebuild their lives and livelihoods.
Today, Sarvodaya continues to be a driving force for holistic development. Its work spans education, health, environmental sustainability, women's empowerment, youth development, disaster relief, and spiritual awakening, guided by its founding vision of “awakening all.” By bringing people together across differences and nurturing self-reliant communities, Sarvodaya remains at the heart of Sri Lanka’s journey toward peace, dignity, and sustainable progress.
