Diaspora Dialogues

In this episode, we invite guest Tammy Pararajasingham to speak on the topic of sustainable development in Sri Lanka. Tammy is the co-founder and board member of Australian based charity, Palmera Projects, who focus on sustainable development projects in Sri Lanka

We continue our conversation about constitutional changes in Sri Lanka. Our guest for this episode is Human Rights lawyer Ermiza Tegal.

In this episode, we dive into the constitutional amendments made by the new presidency and the impact of those changes to everyday people. Guest: Ruki Fernando

Note: This episode was originally recorded on the 13th of July, 2020. 

In this 2 part episodes on Sri Lankan Politics, Human Rights and Freedom of Speech we talk to Human Rights Defender, Ruki Fernando and Dr Ahilan Kadirgamar.  

Dr Ahilen Kadirgamar talks about the way in which the diaspora's investments can help create sustainable livelihoods for people in the North.

In our first ever podcast, we explore COVID-19 and it's impact on the rural economy in Northern and Eastern Sri Lanka. We discuss the role of the diaspora in helping rebuild these communities. Beyond advocacy, what can we do to help those on the ground?  We hear from Dr Ahilan Kadirgamar, a lecturer in sociology at the University of Jaffna, and Sujan Selvan, an Australian-Tamil entrepreneur, activist and businessman.  Credits: Music: Journey with Nalinakanthi by Durai Srinivasan Artwork: Rekha Dhanaram  Hosts: Sambavi Seermaran Ramya Prabhakaran Lakshman Nirthanakumaran

Credits: Music: Journey with Nalinakanthi by Durai Srinivasan Artwork and Design: Rekha Dhanaram