Established in 2004, APSL is an association open to all Sri Lankans in the UK, irrespective of their ethnicity, creed or political affiliation. Our aim is to promote unity and professionalism among the Sri Lankans, foster good will and cultural relations in the UK, as well as support relief and development activities in Sri Lanka.

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20 Years of Impact

For two decades, APSL has been making a difference through various initiatives and projects. Below is a timeline of our key milestones and achievements:

2023 - 2025
  • Mentoring Scheme event at UCL London
  • We Sri Lanka Talks event at UCL London
  • Scholarship Scheme 10th Anniversary event
  • Vocational scholarships awarded
  • 20th Anniversary Celebration
2021 - 2023
  • Emergency Relief Fund established
  • Food and medical aid during Covid-19 crisis
  • Participation at COP-26 Conference, Glasgow
  • Walk for Lanka fundraiser
2019 - 2021
  • 15th Anniversary Celebration
  • Emergency Relief Fund launched
  • Young Professionals event
  • We Sri Lanka Solar Village in Puthiya Nagar
  • We Sri Lanka Talks Series launched
  • First virtual Research Symposium
  • First collaboration with a US based charity
  • Spoken English classes commence
2017 - 2019
  • Cancer Relief Fund established
  • Florence De Silva Trust established
  • Partnership with Foundation of Goodness to set-up a solar village
  • Flood relief for Ratnapura
  • Mentoring Scheme is launched
2015 - 2017
  • Medical equipment to alleviate Chronic Kidney Disease
  • APSL branch in Sri Lanka formed
  • Solar Village in Nochchiya in partnership with Hela Sarana completed
2013 - 2015
  • 10th Anniversary Dinner Dance
  • Scholarship Scheme launched
2010 - 2013
  • Living in the UK series launched
  • We Sri Lanka 2011 and 2012 events
  • Research Symposia in London & Sheffield
  • APSL becomes a UK registered charity
2008 - 2010
  • "Through Professional Eye" published
  • Ask the Expert Series launched
  • We Sri Lanka launched in London
2006 - 2008
  • First Midland event
  • First Northern event
  • First APSL Dinner Dance in London
2004 - 2006
  • APSL Launched 28 Feb 2004
  • Houses for Tsunami displaced in Habaraduwa