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About Professor
Malalasekera
Professor Gunapala Piyasena Malalasekera, was one of Sri Lanka’s foremost academic scholars, one of the pioneers of Buddhist renaissance, and an outstanding public figure. Prof. Malalasekera’s contribution to the Buddhist canon of knowledge, history, cultural development, linguistic and numerous other academic disciplines elevated him to the status of a global thought leader on Buddhist affairs.

Throughout his life, Professor Malalasekera made many contributions to various spheres of activities, which are too numerous to mention, however, foremost amongst these achievements, are his contribution to the worldwide spread of Buddhism, its teachings, and philosophy both locally and internationally. He was the inspiration, and founder of the World Fellowship of Buddhists, and its first President as well.

WELCOME TO MALALASEKERA FOUNDATION

About the Foundation
To maintain and safeguard the great legacy of Prof. Gunapala Malalasekera for future generations, his immediate family members and descendants initiated the Malalasekera Foundation a few years ago. The vision of the Foundation is to build on the rich Buddhist heritage of Sri Lanka.

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If you are passionate, kind hearted, self-driven, result-oriented and committed to the cause of a better society, better people and good nation, then the Malalasekera Foundation is the place for you to be. Please fill in the details below and we will get back to you as soon as a suitable opportunity arises.

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Student support for FREE english and computer science education in children resource centres (CRS) since 2005
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Beneficiaries children in VHP centers since 2012
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Beneficiaries in Bhikku English education centres around the country
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Beneficiaries in youth empowerment programme

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Our Partners

The Malalasekera Foundation has nurtured strong and long-term partnerships with a number of like minded organisations within and outside the country. The field-level partners across the country have been instrumental in reaching out to the most needy individuals and families, ensuring the highest quality of programme-related processes and assessing the impact of the interventions.
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The World Alliance of Buddhists
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United Buddhist Nations Organization

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