Kingnewsiwre / Press release / A Dutch human rights foundation, founded by Shanta Dalugamage, Sri Lankan refugee, helps the next generation in Sri Lanka to emancipate from education for human rights and journalism, by throwing bridges between communities through continents thanks to an inclusive and interconfessional approach.
Rathnapura, Sri Lanka / Ulft, Netherlands-August 2025-The July 27, 2025Stichting Mission Lanka, in collaboration with Vision Media Academy, organized its Sixth workshop on journalism and human rights for 100 students from theAnanda Maithree Damma school in Rathnapura. This program of a day included practical training in public speaking, event management and the basics of media communication.
“” We focus on public speaking, event management and personal expression “Said Dalugamage. “” These are fundamental tools, not only for journalism, but also for leadership and the defense of rights. »»
Participants received Participation certificates and Human rights brochures of United for Human Rightsa global initiative inspired by Universal Declaration of Human Rights (DUDH) and educational writings of L. Ron Hubbardwho pointed out that “” Human rights must become a reality, not an idealistic dream. »»
From online discovery to global partnership
Mr. Dalugamage discovered the program Youth for human rights More than ten years ago, when he was looking for educational tools accessible to support the basic awareness. In 2020-2021he attended an open day on human rights organized by theChurch of Scientology of Amsterdamwhere he started collaboration with the church and his volunteers. Since then, the Church has supported its efforts, in particular by providing it with educational material from United for Human Rights.
“” When actors of civil society as Stichting Mission Lanka sensitize young people to human rights, they help to develop the type of local understanding that Europe has always advocated “Said Ivan Arjonarepresentative of the Church of Scientology to European institutions, the OSCE, the Council of Europe and the United Nations. “” This initiative illustrates the values consecrated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and shows how European Communities can support constructive changes abroad. »»
This collaboration reflects the long -standing commitment of the Church in favor of interreligious dialogue and humanitarian action. Thanks to its international platform, it is associated with people and organizations of all denominations to support inclusive and community actions.
A large base with global links
Founded in 2019, the Stichting Mission Lanka Compens in favor of human rights, children’s education, interreligious dialogue, the empowerment of women and the mediation of conflicts in Sri Lanka. The organization works with all confessions and all communities, guided by a Christian philosophy of peace, inclusion and compassion. She maintains that all children and all families, regardless of their religion, their race or their origin, deserve the tools necessary to flourish.
Southern Europe-Asie commitment: Rights and freedoms
This initiative illustrates how the European diaspora can promote local empowerment abroad. While the The Netherlands continue to occupy a high place (3rd world rank), in The 2025 ranking World Press Freedom IndexSri Lanka ranked 139th, an improvement compared to the 150th place of the previous year, reflecting the first signs of progress under its new government. The media environment of this southern Asian country remains fragile, with constant legal control and institutional limitations.
However, local initiatives such as those of Stichting Mission Lanka Show that education and dialogue can be powerful change tools, especially when supported by international partnerships based on common values.
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