The second memorial lecture in memory of Dr Chesmal Siriwardhana, organised by the Centre for Global Mental Health was held on the 21st June 2018 at the Institute of Psychiatry in London. Mr Leslie Dep, immediate past president of the association represented APSL at the event. Prof. Bayard Roberts from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine […]
The Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL), launched its latest project, APSL Cancer Relief Fund at the 13th Annual Dinner Dance, held on Saturday the 23rd September 2017. The event was held at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London, with the participation of many APSL members and their families, friends and well-wishers. […]
When several districts in Sri Lanka were affected by severe floods during the month of May 2017, APSL responded in numerous ways. Firstly, APSL responded to an appeal from the Sri Lankan High Commission and donated 5 packs of Tarpaulins (10 in each pack). These were collected by MAS shipping and was delivered to Sri […]
It is with great pleasure that we would like to inform that APSL will be hosting its 13th annual fund-raising dinner dance this year at the Grange Tower Bridge hotel in London on 23rd September 2017. The aim of this year’s fund-raising event is to provide much needed medicines and other support to Cancer Patients in […]
APSL Solar Village concept developed by APSL past President Prof. I. M. Dharmadasa focuses on the rural communities who are off the national grid or cannot afford commercially available alternatives, and trapped in poverty due to various reasons. In such a typical community, lighting comes from kerosene lamps and cooking is done with firewood. The […]
THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SRI LANKANS IN THE UK (“APSL”) UK Registered Charity No: 1145786 APSL 13TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL), was held on Saturday 06th May 2017 at Citadines Holborn – Covent Garden, London, with the participation […]
Nochchiya Solar village – APSL UK & HELA SARANA The first stage of a large solar village project at Nochchiya village-cluster ”Nochchiya Solar village” situated in the Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka, was established in January 2017, with the installation of two solar power systems, each funded by UK registered charities – The Association of […]
The Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL) held its fifth Young Professionals Event (an initiative to promote knowledge transfer), at the Sri Lanka High Commission, London, on Friday 17 February 2017, with the participation of Her Excellency Ms Amari Wijewardene the High Commissioner. Four dynamic and talented speakers held the audience captive […]
The Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL) celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of their Scholarship Scheme with a dinner dance at the Persian Suite, Royal Nawaab, Manchester, on Saturday 26 November 2016. The event was well attended by the sponsors of the children, many members of the APSL and their friends and well-wishers. […]
The Sri Lankan professionals fundraising Dinner Dance event to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL UK) was held on 16th July at the Hilton Hotel, Watford, with the presence of a large gathering of members, their families and well wishers of the Association. This year the […]
Dr Chesmal Siriwardhana’s 2nd Memorial Lecture – 21st June 2018
/in Featured, Uncategorized /by adminThe second memorial lecture in memory of Dr Chesmal Siriwardhana, organised by the Centre for Global Mental Health was held on the 21st June 2018 at the Institute of Psychiatry in London. Mr Leslie Dep, immediate past president of the association represented APSL at the event. Prof. Bayard Roberts from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine […]
APSL launches Cancer Relief Fund to help patients in Sri Lanka
/in APSL Cancer Releif Fund Sri Lanka, APSL Cancer Releif Fund Sri Lanka, APSL Charity, Event Reports, Featured, Uncategorized /by Leshan UggallaThe Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL), launched its latest project, APSL Cancer Relief Fund at the 13th Annual Dinner Dance, held on Saturday the 23rd September 2017. The event was held at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London, with the participation of many APSL members and their families, friends and well-wishers. […]
APSL Flood Relief Project 2017
/in APSL Charity, Flood Relief Project /by Leshan UggallaWhen several districts in Sri Lanka were affected by severe floods during the month of May 2017, APSL responded in numerous ways. Firstly, APSL responded to an appeal from the Sri Lankan High Commission and donated 5 packs of Tarpaulins (10 in each pack). These were collected by MAS shipping and was delivered to Sri […]
13th Annual APSL UK Fund Raising Dinner Dance – 23rd September 2017 – Grange Tower Bridge Hotel – London
/in APSL Cancer Releif Fund Sri Lanka, APSL Cancer Releif Fund Sri Lanka, APSL Charity, Featured, Solar Villages /by Leshan UggallaIt is with great pleasure that we would like to inform that APSL will be hosting its 13th annual fund-raising dinner dance this year at the Grange Tower Bridge hotel in London on 23rd September 2017. The aim of this year’s fund-raising event is to provide much needed medicines and other support to Cancer Patients in […]
Success story of APSL Solar Village Concept, Sri Lanka.
/in APSL Charity, Dharme's Blog, Featured, Solar Villages /by Leshan UggallaAPSL Solar Village concept developed by APSL past President Prof. I. M. Dharmadasa focuses on the rural communities who are off the national grid or cannot afford commercially available alternatives, and trapped in poverty due to various reasons. In such a typical community, lighting comes from kerosene lamps and cooking is done with firewood. The […]
13th Annual General Meeting 2017
/in Event Reports /by Leshan UggallaTHE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SRI LANKANS IN THE UK (“APSL”) UK Registered Charity No: 1145786 APSL 13TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL), was held on Saturday 06th May 2017 at Citadines Holborn – Covent Garden, London, with the participation […]
Nochchiya Solar Village in Sri Lanka, Funded by UK registered Charities
/in APSL Charity, Featured, Solar Villages /by Leshan UggallaNochchiya Solar village – APSL UK & HELA SARANA The first stage of a large solar village project at Nochchiya village-cluster ”Nochchiya Solar village” situated in the Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka, was established in January 2017, with the installation of two solar power systems, each funded by UK registered charities – The Association of […]
APSL Young Professionals Event
/in Event Reports, Uncategorized /by Mohan SiriwardenaThe Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL) held its fifth Young Professionals Event (an initiative to promote knowledge transfer), at the Sri Lanka High Commission, London, on Friday 17 February 2017, with the participation of Her Excellency Ms Amari Wijewardene the High Commissioner. Four dynamic and talented speakers held the audience captive […]
APSL Scholarship Scheme – Second Anniversary Celebrations in Manchester
/in APSL Charity, Event Reports, Featured /by Mervyn SilvaThe Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL) celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of their Scholarship Scheme with a dinner dance at the Persian Suite, Royal Nawaab, Manchester, on Saturday 26 November 2016. The event was well attended by the sponsors of the children, many members of the APSL and their friends and well-wishers. […]
APSL 12th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner Dance
/in APSL Charity, Event Reports /by Mohan SiriwardenaThe Sri Lankan professionals fundraising Dinner Dance event to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL UK) was held on 16th July at the Hilton Hotel, Watford, with the presence of a large gathering of members, their families and well wishers of the Association. This year the […]