OngoingHuman Rights
VOICE - Strengthening free expression in Northern Sri Lanka
Supporting free expression, independent voices and civic participation across the Northern Province.
Northern Province, Sri Lanka
Aug 2026 – Mar 2028Read more
Towards a healthy and eco-centric future.
We engage youth in building healthier, inclusive, resilient and equitable communities across Sri Lanka - through education, humanitarian assistance, advocacy and climate action.
About Save a Life
A generation of young Sri Lankans, building the country they want to live in.
Founded in 2014 by Rakulan Kandasamy, Save a Life began as a small student initiative in Jaffna. A decade later we are a nation-wide movement of 1,500+ volunteers working across nine programmes - from mangrove restoration to menstrual health, from blood donation networks to disaster relief.
Our Impact
A decade of measurable change.
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What we do
Our nine programmes.
Every programme is designed around a single question: what would a resilient, equitable Sri Lanka look like - and how do we get there together?
CARE
Community access to relief & essentials
Humanitarian assistance for families facing hardship - food security, medical relief, and emergency response.
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DEGREE
Education pathways for underserved youth
Scholarships, tutoring and mentoring to help every child stay in school and go further.
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SHE
Safety, health and empowerment for women
Menstrual health, gender-based violence prevention, and economic empowerment for women and girls.
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RISE
Resilient, inclusive social enterprise
Livelihood grants and skills training that lift families out of vulnerability.
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RECAP
Restoration of ecosystems & climate action
Reforestation, mangrove restoration and coastal biodiversity conservation.
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RECYCLE
Circular economy for zero-waste communities
Plastic collection, waste-to-value enterprises, and community recycling systems.
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PULSE
Public health & voluntary blood donation
Blood donor mobilization, health camps and preventive-care awareness.
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HARMONEY
Financial literacy & inclusion
Savings groups, micro-enterprise coaching and financial resilience.
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RESCUE
Emergency response & disaster recovery
Flood, drought and disaster response - first-aid, shelter and long-term recovery.
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OngoingYouth & Skills
Promoting inclusive TVET pathways for youth in climate-smart and green sectors
Inclusive technical and vocational education pathways preparing youth for careers in green and climate-smart sectors.
Northern Province, Sri Lanka
Aug 2026 – Jul 2027Read more
OngoingHealth Promotion
Mindlink Project
Mental health awareness, peer support networks and psychosocial services for young people and communities.
Northern Province, Sri Lanka
Apr 2026 – Jul 2027Read more
Our initiatives
Movements we've launched, with partners around the world.
Stories of change
Real people. Real change.
"As a woman and as the head of my family, I am happily involved in this work. This gives us happiness and confidence."
V. Gowriyammal
Pesalai, Mannar
"As a Bloom Advocate, I am proud to say that this initiative has empowered me to make a difference."
Tinuja Suntharalingam
Volunteer
"Acting in these dramas brought me great joy, and I felt proud to contribute to raising awareness about important societal challenges."
Janusha Inpanayagam
IAST Working Group, Member of Vaagai
Trusted by partners across government, UN agencies, corporates and civil society.
All partners →UNICEF Sri Lanka
UNDP
GlobalGiving
University of Jaffna
Ministry of Environment
World Bank
Sri Lanka Red Cross
European Union
USAID
Rotary International
UNICEF Sri Lanka
UNDP
GlobalGiving
University of Jaffna
Ministry of Environment
World Bank
Sri Lanka Red Cross
European Union
USAID
Rotary International
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Ready to make a difference?
Sponsor a child's education, donate to fund frontline work, or volunteer with us across Sri Lanka. Every act counts.