• Emergency Relief Fund: Dry Rations Distribution

  • Emergency Relief Fund: Hospital Supplies Donations

  • APSL Scholarship Scheme

  • APSL Student Event

  • Ask the Expert Series

  • Chronic Kidney Disease Relief

  • Networking Events

  • We Sri Lanka

  • Solar Villages

The Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK

                       Established in 2004, APSL is an association open to all Sri Lankans in the UK, irrespective of their ethnicity, creed or political affiliation. Our aim is to promote unity and professionalism among the Sri Lankans, foster good will and cultural relations in the UK, as well as support relief and development activities in Sri Lanka.

APSL We Sri Lanka event: ‘Transcending the Climate Crisis and creating a Sustainable Green Growth Economy’ – Saturday 23rd March 2024 2.00 – 6.00pm Nunn Hall IOE / Faculty of Education and Society, University of London

Tackling the climate crisis and driving sustainable green growth are global imperatives relevant for both emerging and mature economies. For instance, Sri Lanka is considered to be one of the top ten climate fragile nations in the world, and is also tackling its worst economic crisis in recent history. The UK is struggling to reconcile […]

APSL UK presents WE SRI LANKA TALK with Dr Indrajit Coomaraswamy, Economist and Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka 2016-19

In a wide ranging and very insightful talk, Dr Indrajit Coomaraswamy talked about the contributory factors that led to Sri Lanka’s recent economic woes, steps undertaken by the current government to stabilise the economy, policy reforms being implemented to put the country’s economy on a growth trajectory going forward, and notable examples of progress made […]

WE SRI LANKA: SRI LANKA 75: From Economic Stabilisation and Policy Reform to Sustainable Growth – Saturday 10th December 2023

Next WE SRI LANKA TALK by APSL will be held on Sunday, December 10th, 2023 at 2pm UK / 7:30pm SL via Zoom. Dr Indrajit Coomaraswamy, former governor of the Sri Lanka Central Bank will present a talk on SRI LANKA 75: From Economic Stabilisation and Policy Reform to Sustainable Growth.  Please register in advance using this link. Please click here […]

APSL Solar Villages Prize Competition 2023

APSL UK is raising funds to provide PV Solar Electricity to rural Sri Lankan villages not connected to the National Electricity Grid. We then provide ongoing support to guide the village to use this to improve education, sustainable cultivation, poverty reduction. Please click here  or scan QR code below to enter the prize competition.

APSL recognised at BRiSLA & Help Lanka award ceremonies

APSL was recognised for its services as a charity during recent awards ceremonies held in London. At the BRiSLA awards ceremony Mr Thushara Madurasinghe (Immediate Past President) received the award for Entrepreneur of the Year award. At the Help Lanka awards ceremony Mr Sanjaya Kodithuwakku (General Secretary) received the an award of excellence for the  the work […]

Dr Chesmal Siriwardhana Memorial Lecture: Outside the asylum: Protecting mental health in complex emergencies- 10th October 12.45 – 1.45pm Hybrid (London & Online)

The Centre for Global Mental Health is hosting the Memorial Lecture in person, and online, on the 10th October 2023 (World Mental Health Day) between 12:45-1:45PM (UK time).The Lecture Series is held annually in memory of  Dr Chesmal Siriwardhana, who died tragically in an accident in London. Chesmal was a talented young researcher, whose focus of […]

19th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK

The 19th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the United Kingdom was held on Saturday 27 May 2023 at Windsor/ Heathrow Marriott Hotel, Ditton Rd, Langley, Slough SL3 8PT, from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm.Following members were appointed to the Executive Committee for the year 2023-24. President – Dr Mohan Siriwardena Vice Presidents – Dr Leshan Uggalla General Secretary – Mr Sanjaya C Kodithuwakku Membership […]

19th Annual General Meeting – Saturday 27 May 2023 at Windsor/ Heathrow Marriott Hotel, Ditton Rd, Langley, Slough SL3 8PT, from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm.

The 19th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the United Kingdom will be held on Saturday 27 May 2023 at Windsor/ Heathrow Marriott Hotel, Ditton Rd, Langley, Slough SL3 8PT, from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm.Notice & the relevant documents have been e mailed to members. In case of any queries please contact via generalsecretary@apsl.org.uk        

Do we need Nuclear Power Stations for Sri Lanka?

Ceylon Today newspaper published on 1st January 2023 reported an interview with the new Russian Ambassador, proposing two new mini nuclear power stations of 55 MW each for Sri Lanka. During his seven weeks of posting in Colombo, three rounds of talks with Sri Lankan authorities have taken place, and is now in the process […]

APSL Solar Villages: building resilient communities in Sri Lanka

APSL continues the solar village project to “empower” rural communities in Sri Lanka for their sustainable development and help reduce poverty using solar power as a clean energy source. APSL-UK believes the following two key actions to reduce poverty in rural disadvantaged communities.(1) establish a method for wealth creation for the chosen community so that the revolving revenue can be used […]

APSL Charity Dinner 26th Nov 2022

The Annual Charity Dinner of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL) this year was held on the 26th November 2022 a the Thistle T5 hotel, London. The event was well attended with many members, well wishers and friends and family. Amongst the distinguished that attended were Sri Lankan High Commissioner, H. E […]

APSL Emergency Relief Fund (APSL-ERF): Essential medical supply donation to Accident and Emergency (A & E) Unit at District General Hospital, Gampaha (DGHG)

We are pleased to inform you that we have made an essential medical supply donation worth Rs. 500,000.00 to the Accident and Emergency (A & E) Unit at District General Hospital, Gampaha (DGHG), through APSL Emergency Response Fund (APSL – ERF). These medications will help treat patients for a period between one to one and […]

Fundraising Charity Dinner 2022 –  26th November 2022 –  Thistle T5 Hotel, Heathrow, London

Annual APSL fund-raising charity dinner this year will be held on 26th November 2022,  at the Heathrow T5 Hotel, Bath Road, Longford, London, UB7 0EQ.Event:Join us for an evening of music by a DJ and a sumptuous 3 course Srilankan buffet including wine. In addition there will be a fundraising auction and raffle draw with exciting prizes.The High Commissioner for Sri Lanka […]

walk4lanka Fundraising Update

The APSL walk4lanka fundraising event held on Sunday 25th September at the scenic Farmoor Reservoir in Oxford was a great success with a fantastic turnout, and beautiful sunny weather!  An enjoyable day was had by all attendees, taking part in the walk and the picnic afterwards.The dignitaries present at the event, High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in […]

Walk4Lanka – Arrangements on the day

Walk4Lanka – Farmoor Reservoir, Oxfordshire OX2 9NS     A sponsored walk followed by picnic and raffleDate and time of event: Sunday 25/09/2022, Start: 10.00 am – End: 2.30pmArrangements: Please wear suitable footwear and clothes for walking and consider a hat and anti-Covid mask.Bring a bottle of drinking water. It is advisable to do a few walks […]

Rest in peace your Majesty

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We extend our condolences to the Royal Family and join the rest of the country in mourning our loss and celebrating her reign. Rest in peace your Majesty.

walk4lanka – a fundraising sponsored walk for Sri Lanka – Sunday 25 September 2022 at 10am – Farmoor Reservoir, Oxford OX2 9NS

APSL – UK is having a sponsored walk and a picnic on Sunday 25th September 2022, at Oxfordshire Farmoor Reservoir to raise much needed funds to provide food and medicines for the most vulnerable in Sri Lanka due to the prevailing current situation.Please view and share via your contacts, the YouTube clips below regarding the sponsored walk by […]

APSL Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) – Essential trauma items donation to the Orthopaedic surgery unit at Teaching Hospital Kalutara

We are pleased to inform you that we have made an essential trauma item donation needed by Orthopaedic Surgeons at Teaching Hospital Kaluthara through APSL Emergency Response Fund (ERF). These essential trauma items were worth over Rs. 451,500.00. On behalf of APSL, Dr Shivantha Fernandopulle, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon handed over these items to Ms Sumitra, […]

APSL We Sri Lanka webinar – Crucial role of renewable energy in overcoming the power and climate crises and winning the race to Net-Zero – Sat 18th June 2022

Next APSL We Sri Lanka webinar will be held on  Saturday,  18th June 2022 2-3pm UK Time. It will focus on the “Crucial role of renewable energy in overcoming the power of climate crises, and winning the race to Net Zero”. It will feature Dr Priyantha Wijayatunga, Chief of Energy Sector Group, Asian Development Bank. To receive joining details,  please […]

18th Annual General Meeting

The 18th Annual General meeting of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK  was held at Heathrow – Windsor Marriot Hotel on the 21st May 2022. The meeting was well attended by APSL members, representatives of other Sri Lankan Associations, as well as Mr Samantha Pathirana, Deputy High Commissioner of the Sri Lankan […]

APSL Emergency Relief Fund (APSL ERF): Urgent medical supplies to 22 hospitals in Sri Lanka

Calcium Gluconate donation worth Rs.1.4 million was recently handed over to the Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine (SLCIM) by APSL in collaboration with Heal Sri Lanka (UK) team. “Please accept my profound thanks for becoming our partners in SLCIM Life Line by donating Calcium Gluconate drugs for Sri Lankan government hospitals. Calcium Gluconate is an […]

APSL Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) – Urgent medical supplies to National Hospital of Sri Lanka

Thanks to the efforts of many, APSL with the help of Aspire Community Foundation, Sri Lanka were able to donate medical supplies worth over Rs. 400,000 to the National Hospital of Sri Lanka recently, specially aimed at preventing SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus). “This donation will help treat 273 patients for one month to prevent complications of SLE,” […]

18th Annual General Meeting – Saturday 21 May 2022 – Windsor/ Heathrow Marriott Hotel – Slough -2.00 pm to 6.00 pm.

18th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the United Kingdom will be held on Saturday 21 May 2022 at Windsor/ Heathrow Marriott Hotel, Ditton Rd, Langley, Slough SL3 8PT, from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm. In case you require further details, please contact General Secretary generalsecretary@apsl.org.uk   Mrs Gayani Senartane General Secretary Association of […]

APSL Emergency Relief Fund (ERF)- Urgent medical supply donation to Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka

We are pleased to inform you that we have made a medical supply donation to the Paediatric Unit at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura through APSL Emergency Response Fund (ERF). The APSL Florence De Silva fund for Children supported part of the donation and we have donated LKR 394,530.00 worth of medical supplies to help them in […]

APSL Emergency Relief Fund (ERF)- Urgent medical supply donation to the District General Hospital Hambanthota, Sri Lanka

Dear all,We are pleased to inform you that we have made our first urgent medical supply donation to the District General Hospital Hambanthota, through APSL Emergency Relief Fund (ERF). We have donated LKR 604,000.00 worth of medical supplies to support their ICU and operation theatre activities. These supplies will fulfil their two weeks requirement. On behalf […]

APSL relaunches Emergency Relief Fund (“ERF”) to provide urgent/critical medical supplies to Sri Lanka

Due to the current economic situation in Sri Lanka, in an immediate response to the current severe shortage of essential medicines and medical equipment in several hospitals, The Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (‘’APSL’’) has relaunched it’s Emergency Relief Fund (“ERF”) to provide urgent/critical medical supplies to these hospitals. We have been […]

President of APSL delivers keynote speech at COSMOS event to commemorate the 74th Independence Day of Sri Lanka

The President of APSL, Thushara Madurasinghe was invited to deliver the Keynote speech at an event to commemorate the 74th Independence Day of Sri Lanka. The event organised by the Council of Sri Lankan Muslim Organisations (COSMOS) and Al – furqan Luton was held at the Chiltern Academy in Luton. Amongst the many distinguished guests […]

APSL represented at United Nations Climate Change conference 2021 – COP26

Executive committee members President Thushara Madurasinghe and Project lead Gihantha Jayasinghe represented APSL at the United Nations Climate Change conference 2021 which ended concluded recently. Consensus was reached by over 190 countries after two weeks of intense negotiations. Progress was made to get commitments to cut emissions to keep within reach the global warming limit […]

APSL @ COP26

The President of APSL Thushara Madurasinghe and We Sri Lanka Project lead Don Gihantha Jayasinghe  represented APSL at  a Pre COP26 meeting organised by the International Nitrogen Management Systems (INMS) and the Government of Sri Lanka on the 31st Oct 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. The event was titled: Rediscovering Nitrogen: Solutions and synergies for Climate […]

SLHC and APSL Research Symposium 2021

“SLHC and APSL Research Symposium 2021”, jointly organised by the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK and the High Commission of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom will be held on 1st September 2021 from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm. The keynote address will be delivered by Professor Nishan Canagarajah, Vice-Chancellor, University of Leicester, […]

APSL donated 200 Non Rebreather Masks (NRB) and 5ply KN 95 respirator masks to Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowilla

We are pleased to inform you that we have donated much needed Non-Rebreather Masks (NRB) and 5ply KN 95 Respirator Masks to Colombo South Teaching Hospital (CSTH), Kalubowilla, to help treat the increased number of Covid patients within the region. These items will be dispatch to treat covid patients within the hospital premises and associated […]

APSL We Sri Lanka Webinar: Motivating young people to nurture inclusivity, and sustain racial and religious harmony in Sri Lanka.’

The next APSL We Sri Lanka Webinar featuring Prashan De Visser, President and Founder of Sri Lanka Unites and Global Unites will be held from 2-3pm on Saturday , 14th August, 2021. The topic for the presentation will be ‘Motivating young people to nurture inclusivity, and sustain racial and religious harmony in Sri Lanka.’ A Q&A […]

APSL – Florence De Silva Fund: Expansion of the Isolation unit and colour-wash of the Pediatric ward at the District General Hospital, Chilaw

We are pleased to inform that we have managed to complete the expansion of the isolation unit and colour wash of the Pediatrics Ward at the District General Hospital, Chilaw through APSL – Florence De Silva Fund.  Chilaw Hospital is the largest Hospital in the Puttalam district and provides services to a large number of […]

Invest Sri Lanka 2021 – 07th – 09th June 2021 (Virtual Event)

Invest Sri Lanka 2021 is a 3-day virtual event, jointly organized by the Board of Investment (apex investment promotion organisation of Sri Lanka), The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (Premier business chamber in Sri Lanka) and the Colombo Stock Exchange. The event intends to attract direct and portfolio investors including sovereign wealth funds, private equity funds, […]

APSL donates 3M N 95 Health Care Particulate Respirator masks to Theldeniya Hospital, Kandy

We are pleased to inform that we have donated 150 much needed 3M N 95 Health Care Particulate Respirator masks to the medical staff, including ICU, at Theldeniya Hospital, Kandy which is the dedicated Covid 19 treatment facility for patients in Kandy and nearby districts. APSL wishes to thank Dr. Ashini Rathnayaka, Mr Amal Nawarathna, Mr […]

APSL donated High Concentration Oxygen Masks, 3M N95 Health Care Particulate Respirator masks and Pulse Oximeters to District General Hospital Hambanthota

We are pleased to inform that we have donated much needed High Concentration Oxygen Masks reservoir bags, Pulse Oximeters and 3M N 95 Particulate respirator masks to District General Hospital Hambanthota, which is the largest Covid treatment Centre in Southern province of Sri Lanka and the 2nd largest after IDH and the associated intermediate centres manged by the […]

APSL donated pulse oximeters to the High Dependency Unit (HDU) at Chilaw District General Hospital, Chilaw

We are pleased to inform that we have donated 20 pulse oximeters to the High Dependency Unit (HDU) and the other Covid intermediate care centres managed by the Chilaw District General Hospital. APSL wishes to thank Dr. Sasitha Thenuwara, Mr Amal Nawarathna and Mr Manjula Liyanage for their dedication, commitment and kind coordination and all our donors for supporting […]

APSL donated 3M N95 masks and KN95 5-Ply respirator Mask to Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura to help fight Covid-19

We are pleased to inform that we have managed to deliver 3M N95 masks for Medical staff and KN95 5-Ply respirator masks for patients at Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura. We have donated: 1.      100 units of 3M N 95 Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Masks for Medical staff – Reusable (Not designed to reuse but currently reusing them after […]

APSL donates PA systems and Water dispensers to Kanthale Base Hospital, Trincomalee through APSL-ERF to help Covid-19 patients

We are pleased to inform that we have successfully donated 4 Public Announcement(PA) systems and 3 water dispensers to the Kanthale Base Hospital in Trincomalee. This was fully funded from the kind donations of Sri Lankans living in the UK and around the world through the APSL- Emergency Response Fund (APSL -ERF). The items were […]

17th Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL) was held via Zoom on the 15th May 2021. The Sri Lankan Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Samantha Pathirana, APSL members, well-wishers, and other distinguished guests were amongst those who attended. The AGM started by observing 2 minutes of […]

We Sri Lanka Webinar – “A Route to a Sustainable Future in Sri Lanka through Renewable Energy”

“A Route to a Sustainable Future in Sri Lanka through Renewable Energy” The second webinar of the We Sri Lanka Webinar Series focused on sustainable development in Sri Lanka will be delivered by Prof. Ravi Silva, CBE, an eminent professor in the UK. Brief bio of the Speaker Distinguished Professor, Professor of Solid State Electronics, […]

APSL 17th Annual General Meeting – Saturday 15th May at 2.30pm via Zoom

APSL 17th AGM will be held on Saturday 15th May at 2.30pm via Zoom. This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Prof. Ravi Silva, CBE following the AGM proceedings. Please register in advance using the link below. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApf-ihrjgvHtWRPleF50lM4c8txQIxN85s?fbclid=IwAR3XLiq3RLttuzGbVSY-3QUBtAdZl7Wv6LzJnO3E0UpwqYHcpLPbjtPSqZk

APSL – Florence De Silva Fund: school essentials for children in North Central province of Sri Lanka

APSL – Florence De Silva Fund in collaboration with Anuradhapura Kidney Protection Foundation, to the children in North Central province of Sri Lanka, whose both or single parents are on lifelong haemodialysis treatment for end stage renal failure. We have provided shoes and school bags for 25 children and school essential for 211 children. These […]

APSL ‘Living in the UK’ Discussion Series: Sri Lankan Religious Festivals & their significance

The Association of Professional Sri Lankans (APSL) in the UK in collaboration with the Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Academy will be conducting the next discussion of the ‘Living in the UK/Sri Lankan Cultural Values’ series on Saturday, 13th March 2021, 5pm – 6.45pm via Zoom. Panel Discussion moderated by Mr. Rohan De Alwis – (Past President) […]

APSL WE SRI LANKA webinar with George R Willy

APSL We Sri Lanka has now launched a new webinar series.  The inaugural webinar was held on Sat, 30th January, featuring eminent US lawyer George R Willy, titled ‘An Anatomy of a Sri Lankan Reconciliation’. George has advised the Clinton and Obama administrations on immigration law in relation to South Asia. He is a TV and […]

Happy New Year

Dear all, This year was another highly productive year for APSL despite many challenges. We continued to grow the initiatives from last year and improved our community engagement both in the UK and Sri Lanka. The Scholarship Scheme, one of the most successful programmes of APSL marked its 5th Anniversary in 2019 and currently supporting […]

Mrs. Shiranee Joseph De Saram

It is with great sadness that APSL announce the death of one of our former Vice Presidents and Executive Committee Member, Mrs. Shiranee Joseph De Saram, on 16 December 2020. She was a Specialist Speech Language Pathologist with over 40 years of experience in Sri Lanka and in the UK. She served as a Specialist […]

APSL Florence De Silva Fund – Donation to Maliyadhdha Primary School, Udupussellawa

APSL donated library furniture, books, musical instruments and sports equipment to Maliyadhdha Primary School, Meepanawa, Udupussellawa through the Florence De Silva Fund. On behalf of APSL, we would like to thank Dr Kaveesha Gunathilaka, Medical officer in charge, Primary care unit, Rupha, Nuwaraeliya for her kind coordination and dedication towards the project.  

Launch of the SLASSCOM Global Referral Program – Thursday 29th October at 17:00PM UK time

Sri Lanka High Commission in London with the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL UK) and Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies ( SLASSCOM Sri Lanka ) proudly presents the webinar ‘The Launch of the SLASSCOM Global Referral Program’. This webinar will give you a valuable opportunity to start earning rich rewards by […]

APSL 16th Annual General Meeting

The 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL), was held on Saturday 30th May 2020. Due to the Covid-19 safety measures this year’s meeting was held online using the Zoom video conferencing facility. Her Excellency Mrs Saroja Sirisena, High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom, […]

APSL concludes its Covid-19 emergency relief activities in Sri Lanka by providing assistance to 1650 families and 9 key Hospitals

APSL launched the Emergency Relief Fund on 25th March 2020 to support needy families and hospitals in Sri Lanka affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. This week we completed the programme having provided Rs. 3.2 million worth of assistance to 1650 families and nine key Hospitals. During 1st and 2nd phases of the programme, APSL helped 165 […]

APSL in collaboration with Hela Sarana donate 300 KN-95 respirator Masks to the Apeksha Cancer Hospital, Mahargama

APSL in collaboration with Hela Sarana donated 300 KN-95 respirator Masks to the Apeksha Cancer Hospital, Mahargama. This was jointly funded by Hela Sarana and the kind donations of Sri Lankans living in the UK and around the world through the APSL- Emergency Response Fund (APSL -ERF). The PPE respirator masks were handed over to […]

APSL Webinar: Post COVID-19 Economic Vision for Sri Lanka – Saturday 23rd May 2020 at 5pm

APSL Webinar: Post COVID-19 Economic Vision for Sri Lanka will be held on  Saturday 23rd May at 5pm, and delivered by Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, former Governor of Central Bank, Sri Lanka and moderated by the APSL President Dr. Mahesh de Silva. Dr. Coomaraswamy chaired the Pathfinder Foundation Study Group comprised 19 leading academics and private […]

APSL in collaboration with Hela Sarana donate 300 KN 95 respirator masks to the Sri Lanka Navy General Hospital, Welisara

APSL in collaboration with Hela Sarana donated 300 KN 95 respirator masks to the Sri Lanka Navy General Hospital, Welisara. This was jointly funded by Hela Sarana and the kind donations of Sri Lankans living in the UK and around the world through the APSL- Emergency Response Fund (APSL -ERF). The PPE respirator masks were […]

APSL in collaboration with Hela Sarana donate 100 KN 95 respirator Masks to the Chilaw District General Hospital

APSL in collaboration with Hela Sarana donated 100 KN 95 respirator Masks to the Chilaw District General Hospital. This was jointly funded by Hela Sarana and the kind donations of Sri Lankans living in the UK and around the world through the APSL- Emergency Response Fund (APSL -ERF). The PPE respirator masks were handed over […]

APSL and Hela Sarana donates 200 KN 95 respirator masks to the Sri Lanka Police Hospital, Narahenpita

APSL in collaboration with Hela Sarana donated 200 KN 95 respirator masks to the Sri Lanka Police Hospital, Narahenpita. This was jointly funded by Hela Sarana and the kind donations of Sri Lankans living in the UK and around the world through the APSL- Emergency Response Fund (APSL -ERF). The PPE respirator masks were handed […]

APSL and Hela Sarana donates 300 KN 95 respirator Masks to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID), Colombo (aka the IDH)

APSL in collaboration with Hela Sarana donated 300 KN 95 respirator Masks to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID), Colombo (aka the IDH). This was jointly funded by Hela Sarana and the kind donations of Sri Lankans living in the UK and around the world through the APSL- Emergency Response Fund (APSL-ERF). The PPE […]

Webinar invitation: Mindfulness in Difficult Times – Saturday 25th April at 4pm

APSL intends to support the members and Sri Lankans in the UK affected during these difficult times in numerous ways.  As part of these initiatives, APSL is organising a webinar series to provide help and advice on a range of topics. The second webinar in the series: ‘Mindfulness in Difficult Times’ will be held on Saturday 25th April […]

APSL Emergency Response Fund expands its relief distribution activities in Sri Lanka by providing assistance to 1305 families and three major Hospitals

The Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (‘’APSL’’) (UK Registered Charity No: 1145786) launched an Emergency Relief Fund (“ERF”) on 24th March 2020 to support vulnerable people & deserving families in Sri Lanka as they started to face many hardships due to the current Corona (Covid-19) pandemic.  As the pandemic continues globally, we […]

Corona Pandemic: APSL donates a washing machine to the Dengue High Dependency unit at Colombo South Teaching Hospital (Kalubowila)

APSL donated a much needed washing machine to the Dengue High Dependency Unit to clean up the protective clothing used on daily basis by the medical staff who are facing a crisis situation due to COVID 19 pandemic. This was fully funded from the kind donations of Sri Lankans living in the UK and around the world through the APSL- Emergency Response Fund (APSL -ERF). The washing machine was handed over to the Director of Colombo South […]

Corona Pandemic: APSL donates 100 N95 Respirators to Karapitiya Teaching Hospital, Galle

APSL donated 100 N95 Respirators to Karapitiya Teaching Hospital, Galle to help manage Covid 19 patients. Karapitiya Teaching Hospital is the regional centre for diagnosing and managing COVID-19 suspected patients. This was funded from the kind donations of Sri Lankans living in the UK and around the world through the APSL- Emergency Response Fund (APSL […]

Season’s Greetings

  2019 was another highly productive year for APSL. We celebrated our 15th Anniversary and continued to serve the Sri Lankan community both in the UK and Sri Lanka through our highly successful projects and events. In the UK we continued the ‘Living in the UK’ discussion series for Sri Lankan children and ‘Young Professionals […]

APSL 15th Anniversary Ball

APSL 15th Anniversary Ball was held on Saturday 16th November 2019, at Heathrow/Windsor Marriott Hotel. A wonderful evening packed with live music by Sky High, traditional and fusion dances by Dilini Seneviratne and troupe, performance by Osandi Kodagoda, Dutch auction and raffle draw with exciting prizes.  

15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) – 11th May 2019

The 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL), was held on Saturday 11th May 2019 at Grange City Hotel, Cooper’s Row, London, EC3N 2BQ. Her Excellency Ms Manisha Gunasekara, High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom, who is also the patron of the association […]

A huge thanks to Cardiff Sri Lankan Community

The Sri Lankan community in Cardiff, South Wales, got together on 25th November 2017 at Lisvane Memorial Hall, Heol-Y-Delyn, Lisvane, Cardiff, with the heartful intention of raising funds for our APSL cancer relief fund. This was a very well-organized event with delicious food, good music, great company and above all for a great cause. More […]

Forthcoming events

A call to all professionals: APSL membership secretary Dr Anuradha Samarasinghe

APSL Solar Villages Project: Young Scientists Conference 2022 presentation

APSL- Walk4lanka /Fundraising for emergency relief to Sri Lanka

APSL We Sri Lanka – The Journey 2010-2022

Tribute to Leslie Gunaratne (Founder President of APSL)

APSL Solar Villages (Sinhala)

A route to a sustainable future in Sri Lanka through solar energy (

APSL Scholarship Scheme Annual Event 2020

Green Energy – Interview with Prof I M Dharmadasa (SInhala)

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