The Sarvodaya Headquarters is based in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. For directions please click here.
Official Address:
Sarvodaya Headquarters, 98 Rawatawatta Road, Moratuwa, Western Province, 10300, Sri Lanka.
Sarvodaya USA is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt non-profit organisation that represents Sarvodaya in the United States. Originally a small group of volunteers, it has since grown to consist of a small board of directors and a volunteer network spread throughout the country following the need for additional assistance during the Tsunami disaster.
Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne (President-Emeritus). You may read his biography here.
Dr. Vinya Shanthidas Ariyaratne is an eminent personality in Community Development and Public Health. Dr. Ariyaratne is the Honorary President of the Lanka Jathika Sarvodaya Shramadana Sangamaya (Inc). With a distinguished career marked by leadership in the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement, he oversees a vast network of staff and volunteers, contributing significantly to community development in Sri Lanka and public health management. Holding the esteemed position of President at the Sri Lanka Medical Association for 2023, Dr. Ariyaratne is a Board-Certified Specialist in Community Medicine, showcasing his commitment to public healthcare. His academic journey includes degrees from renowned institutions, including Johns Hopkins University and the University of Colombo. Driven by a lifelong dedication, he stands as a beacon in advancing both local and global community development, healthcare, and peace initiatives, embodying the mission of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement.
To see Dr. Ariyaratne’s full biography, please download the below PDF file.
Under publications, in the Annual Service Report.
Sarvodaya has two online payment gateways. The main option is to donate directly to Sarvodaya bank account at Sampath Bank. There is also an option to donate via a PayPal Gateway. This money goes to the Sarvodaya USA Bank account, from which Sarvodaya receives wire transfers. All relevant accounts are detailed on the donate page.
Please contact the Director of the International Unit at [email protected]
You may also find more information about Sarvodaya’s programmes on our volunteering page.
Universities or Higher Education Institutions
Please contact the Director of the Sarvodaya Institute of Higher Learning at [email protected]
InternshipsFor Internship Placements make an online submission via the online application link
Please do not send clothing, medicine, supplies, or other material items to Sarvodaya or Sarvodaya USA without official confirmation. Currently, monetary donations are what is most required in Sri Lanka. We make special calls from time to time if there are requirements via our official channels.
If you would like to organise a fundraiser or raise funds for Sarvodaya in some way, you need prior written permission from the Executive Director and President. You are required to contact us before you plan any fundraising activity and agree to our Terms and Conditions.
If you have questions about tax deductions (International), please contact Sarvodaya USA
Yes. All photos are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License, meaning that you are free to copy, distribute, display, and perform the work, to make derivative works and to make commercial use of the work, under the following conditions: You must give the original author (Sarvodaya) credit.
There are over 1000 Sarvodaya photos available online. There are galleries on the site, and you may view the archives here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarvodaya/
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