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Creating Opportunities for Children in Sri Lanka – Insights into Child Action Lanka
Mitgefühl in Aktion e.V. invites you to an inspiring online talk with
Debbie Edirisinghe, Founder and CEO of Child Action Lanka (CAL).
Date: June 15, 2025
Time: 3–5pm CET
Where: Online via Zoom
Join us to:
- Hear CAL’s journey from a small basement in Kandy to ten centers supporting hundreds of children in Sri Lanka.
- Learn about CAL’s vision, challenges, successes, and innovative approaches to sustainable change.
- Discover the power of partnerships and research in transforming lives.
- Engage in a Q&A with Debbie, a multi-award-winning social entrepreneur and advocate for women’s empowerment.
Why attend?
Be inspired by real stories, discover ways to support, and see how small actions can create lasting impact.
Debbie Edirisinghe
Founder Director & CEO, Child Action Lanka
Debbie Edirisinghe is a visionary leader with over 18 years of experience in community development. As Founder and CEO of Child Action Lanka, she has transformed support for disadvantaged children in Sri Lanka, earning local and international recognition—including the Commonwealth Point of Light award from Queen Elizabeth II.
A strong advocate for women’s leadership, Debbie has built an inclusive team at CAL, with over 65% women in key roles. She also holds leadership positions in global organizations such as Epiphany Trust and Athena International, and is the founder of the Global Child Rights Ambassador Programme.
Debbie holds a BA, two MBAs, and is pursuing PhD research at Durham University. She has received 12 awards for her work advancing social change and gender equality.
Free admission, no registration needed.
We look forward to welcoming you!