Meet the team - Sri Lanka Development Journalists Forum

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Dr. Samantha Rathnayake

Co-Chairperson

Dr. Rathnayake counts over 25 years of management and learning solutions experience in diverse sectors,…...

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Dr. Darshana Ashoka Kumara

Co-Chairperson

Dr. Darshana Ashoka Kumara holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Peradeniya and…...

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Professor Fareena Ruzaik

Member of BOD

Prof. Fareena Ruzaik entered the University of Peradeniya, read for a Special Degree in Geography, and…...

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Dr Pushpika Ganegoda

Member of BOD

Dr. Pushpika Ganegoda obtained her Ph.D. in Media and Communication from Swinburne University of Technology,…...

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M Mohamed Azad

Program Director

Mohamed Azad is a human rights lawyer who is currently functioning as the Program Director…...

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A W Asjain Wahid

FINANCE & ADMIN MANAGER

Asjain Wahid is a graduate of South Eastern University, Oluvil, Sri Lanka with a second…...

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RAJANAYAGAM KOHILANATH

GRANTS MANAGER

Rajanayagam Kohilanath joined SDJF in September 2023 and remains the Grants Manager for the Small…...

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Prasanya Pakkiyaslevam

Project Administrator/Project Manager

Prasanya Pakkiyaselvam is a registered trained coach for women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, Freelance activist…...

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Ashviny Jeyamohan

program manager

Ashviny Jeyamohan is a psychosocial professional with a keen interest in facilitating social development and…...

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Mohamed Fazlan

Finance & Admin Officer

Mohamed Fazlan is a graduate in Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), having specialized in Medical…...

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Zeenath Imrana

Project Coordinator

Zeenath Imrana Nizar, a University of London graduate with a Second Class Honors’ Degree in…...

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KAPILA RAMANAYAKE

PROJECT OFFICER

Kapila Ramanayake is a pioneering professional in mobile journalism (MoJo) and digital storytelling in Sri…...

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