Sri Lankan non-profit · Est. 2019
Who We Are
Learn for Life Lanka is a Sri Lankan non-profit organization dedicated to empowering adolescents through thoughtfully designed life skills development programs.
Too many children are leaving the education system without the skills and the mindset needed to compete in a dynamic knowledge-based economy and a socially competitive market.
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Our Values
What We Believe
At Learn for Life Lanka (L4LL), five simple beliefs guide everything we do.
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Equal opportunity
We believe that all young people should be equipped with skills that give them an equal opportunity to reach their highest potential.
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Informed choices
We believe that teenagers should be made aware of different career pathways, so that they can make informed decisions on their work choices.
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Grit and self-control
We believe that people can learn to self-regulate their emotions and with practice, develop the grit required to meet their goals.
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Empathy and relationships
We believe that people can be empathetic towards others and can build and sustain strong, healthy relationships.
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Stronger together
We believe that as Sri Lankans we can come together to encourage our next generation of young people to be the best versions of themselves.
Our work in a nutshell
What We Do
The SELFIE Framework
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Our SELFIE Framework (Social, Emotional, Learning, Financial Literacy, Industry, Ethics & Employability) initiative is designed to equip Sri Lankan adolescents with essential life skills that extend beyond traditional education. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by young people in Sri Lanka, our program blends social-emotional learning (SEL) with practical knowledge in financial literacy, industry awareness, and employability skills. In collaboration with parents, teachers, and partner organizations, we offer a variety of modules that help students develop resilience, empathy, gratitude, and positive relationships, while also teaching them how to manage finances, explore career opportunities in different industries, and make ethical decisions in the workplace.
Through this comprehensive approach, SELFIE empowers Sri Lankan adolescents to build emotional resilience, make informed career choices, and cultivate self-awareness, equipping them to thrive both personally and professionally. By addressing both emotional well-being and real-world skills, we ensure that students are prepared for a successful future in an ever-changing world. To ensure our programme remains responsive and impactful, we diligently evaluate it with the support of an independent research partner, using their insights to inform curriculum iterations that best meet the evolving needs of the children we serve.
Explore the SELFIE framework
FIE · Financial Literacy, Industry, Ethics & Employability
Through the FIE (Financial Literacy, Industry Awareness, Ethics and Employability) track, students are first equipped with financial literacy skills, empowering them to make informed decisions about money and their futures. The FIE track also promotes career exploration, workplace readiness, and ethical decision-making, helping students navigate potential career paths. By providing exposure to corporate and social sector organizations, the program broadens students' understanding of the professional world and the skills needed to thrive in it.
With families and schools
We work in collaboration with parents, teachers and partner organisations.
A wide range of modules
Resilience, empathy, gratitude, positive relationships, money management, careers and ethics.
Independently evaluated
An independent research partner evaluates the programme, and their insights shape each new curriculum.
Industry exposure
A day in the world of work
Most students from economically disadvantaged communities in Sri Lanka are unaware of the career opportunities that are available in the Sri Lankan workplace. We approach businesses to encourage them to allow students to spend a day at their organizations – learning about their processes, the different jobs people do and listening to management and staff talk about their career journeys.
Students at work
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Our Team
Meet our Board of Advisors, consultants, management team and trainers.
Newsletters
Read our newsletters for programme updates, events and milestones since 2022.