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| Savodaya
Women's Movement |
Name |
Gayani Balasuriya |
| Address |
1/1 Aluthgama Pituwalgoda,
Yakkala, Sri Lanka |
| Telephone |
94-43-26295 |
| E-mail |
swm.amara@itmin.com |
| International Travel |
None |
| Travel in USA |
None |
| Academic Background |
BA, University of Kelaniya |
| Position |
Administrative Officer and
Project Coordinator, Savodaya Women's Movement |
| Pertinent Experience |
Secretary, the Department
of Social Sciences in University of Kelaniya |
| Future Plan |
To get involved in training
of trainers at community level in capacity building and
advocacy for women participation in grassroots democracy. |
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| Muslim Women's Research
and ActionForum (MRWAF) |
Name |
Seela Ebert |
| Address |
20/19 Epitamulla Rd, Kotte, Sri Lanka |
| Telephone |
862799 / 883446 |
| E-mail |
mraf@pan.lk |
| International Travel |
Nepal (2001), Thailand (2001), Bangaladesh
(2001), Nepal, (2002), India (2002) |
| Travel in USA |
West Virginia University, Morgantown (1982-1983) |
| Academic Background |
Post-graduate Diploma, Population Studies,
Colombo University, Sri Lanka, 1997MPA, Path Electives in
Agricultural Economics, West Virginia University, US, 1983B.A.
(General) Degree from Peradeniya University, Sri Lanka -
(1973). |
| Position |
Project Director, Muslim Women's Research
and Action Forum.Project Manager/Sri Lanka - Australian
Youth Ambassadors for Development ProgramHuman Resource
Development and Citizenship Activism Programs of the organization. |
| Pertinent Experience |
Honorary President of the Sri Lanka Federation
of University Women. Vice President, Alumni Association
of the "Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program". Member
of the First National Police Commission (the only woman
member in the 7 member body). |
| Future Plan |
As the project director of the Muslim WomenĄŻs
Research and Action Forum to conduct activities in the Eastern
Province where majority of the population belong to minority
ethnic groups in order to promote the peace process in the
communities. Work towards building a civil society. |
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| Agromart Foundation |
Name |
M. M. G. Jayawardena |
| Address |
Madugahawatta, Alawathugoda, Wajirapaya,
Sri Lanka |
| Telephone |
066-43405 |
| E-mail |
agromart@slt.lk, afatota@slt.lk |
| International Travel |
Malaysia (2000), Thailand (1999, 1996),
India (1985) and Canada (1980, 1979) |
| Travel in USA |
None |
| Academic Background |
B.A, Social Science, University of Peradeniya |
| Position |
Manager in charge of Agromart activities
in three provinces in Sri Lanka |
| Pertinent Experience |
Decide on policy and programs, identify,
prepare, implement and monitor projects with women in
three provinces Agromart is generating. |
| Future Plan |
To carry out GROW project related work
in Agromart provinces in Sri Lanka |
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| Muslim
Women's Research and ActionForum (MRWAF) |
Name |
Murshidha Lebbe |
| Address |
P. 10, Anderson Flat, Park Road, Colombo
5, Sri Lanka |
| Telephone |
592925/072-998750 |
| E-mail |
murshidhas@yahoo.com |
| International Travel |
None |
| Travel in USA |
None |
| Academic Background |
Not available |
| Position |
Project Officer cum Documentation Officer
for Muslim Research and Action Forum (MRWAF) |
| Pertinent Experience |
Responsible for compiling and editing the
MWRAF bi-annual newsletter in Tamil. Organizer and resource
person for workshops/training programs.Prepare training
modules on human rights, conflict resolution, peace building
and development. |
| Future Plan |
Not available |
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| Savodaya
Women's Movement |
Name |
Amara Peeris |
| Address |
75/1 Dilantha Hokandara Rd, Talawatugoda,
Sri Lanka |
| Telephone |
94-1-774014 |
| E-mail |
amarap@hotmail.com |
| International Travel |
Bangladesh, India, Tanzania |
| Travel in USA |
1985-1986 |
| Academic Background |
Master of Education, 1986 B.A. Post-graduate
Diploma in Education |
| Position |
President, Sarvodaya Women's Movement |
| Pertinent Experience |
Former director/research academic affairs,
National Institute of EducationVice President, National
Association for Total Education24 years experience as
a teacher and 6 years as research officer on the Ministry
of Education |
| Future Plan |
1) To get involved in capacity building
of personnel at grassroots for women's participation;
2) To contribute and strengthen women's participation
in grassroots democracy;
3) To strengthen multi-ethnic women's groups for their
active participation in women's empowerment and development. |
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| Agromart Foundation |
Name |
Upul Ranaweera |
| Address |
211/15 2nd Ln, Dehiwala Rd, Boralesgamuwa,
Sri Lanka |
| Telephone |
94-1-517280 |
| E-mail |
agrodata@slt.lk |
| International Travel |
Thailand (1995, 2000) |
| Travel in USA |
None |
| Academic Background |
BS in Physical Science, University of Sri
JayewardenepuraMS in Computer Science, University of Colombo |
| Position |
Head, MIS unit Agromart Foundation |
| Pertinent Experience |
Data Analyst at Agromart Foundation from
1993 that includes duties such as monitoring and evaluation
of Agromart's trainings and other activities in seven
districts Agromart Organization of Annual Trade Fair and
Exhibition. |
| Future Plan |
To help develop a fully computer based
MIS for Agromart |
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| Center
for Women's Research (CENWOR) |
Name |
Chatika Ratnapala |
| Address |
41 2nd Lane, Koswatte Road, Nawala, Sri
Lanka |
| Telephone |
94-1-872991 |
| E-mail |
Chats24@eureka.lk |
| International Travel |
India, Australia, and Europe |
| Travel in USA |
None |
| Academic Background |
Masters Degree in International Studies,
University of Sidney, Australia, 2000English Honors degree
from University of Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Position |
Project Assistant, CENWOR |
| Pertinent Experience |
Actively involved in CENWOR projects, human
rights issues, and project documentations on agricultural
projects. Work on issues relating to women and children. |
| Future Plan |
To continue working in this field hoping
that I would be able to contribute to the betterment of
women and children. |
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| Center
for Women's Research (CENWOR) |
Name |
Leelangi Wanasundera |
| Address |
479/7 Shanti Pl, Koswatte, Talangama, Sri
Lanka |
| Telephone |
788851 |
| E-mail |
cenwor@slt.lk |
| International Travel |
Australia, Philippines, Malaysia, S Korea,
USA, Mauritius, Cyprus, Greece, Nepal, India, and others. |
| Travel in USA |
Not available |
| Academic Background |
BA in Economics, CeylonAssociate, Library
Association, UK |
| Position |
Board Member, CENWOR |
| Pertinent Experience |
Director, Information and Communication
Division, Center on Integrated Rural Development for Asia
and the Pacific (CIRDAP), Dhaka, Bangladesh.Chief Documentation
Officer, People's Bank, Colombo |
| Future Plan |
To strengthen the Telecenter model among
four partner NGOs of the NIU — Sri Lanka project. |
