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August 1, 2022

SEDR is a four-year access to justice project implemented by the British Council and funded by the European Union as part of its Strengthening Transformation, Reconciliation and Inclusive Democratic Engagement (STRIDE) Programme in Sri Lanka. At the heart of SEDR is the desire for peaceful co-existence and a fair and just Sri Lanka. During […]

April 27, 2022

The Project Blue Next Generation is a youth-led initiative in Sri Lanka that aims to promote the important role the ocean plays in the world by bringing together different communities including Volunteer Organizations, Environmental Groups, researchers, activists, students, and more. The project is a part of the British Council’s COP26 Challenge […]

April 25, 2022

There is a close relationship between the environment and the entire ecosystem of this land, this includes people. Mankind used to have a strong attachment to the environment in the past, but it is diminishing now. People are a component of the environment but, they are not playing their part for […]

January 31, 2022

The British Council is pleased to announce the scholarships for women in STEM are back for a second year. The scholarships will support over 100 women from around the world in continuing their STEM studies at a university in the United Kingdom (UK). The British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM […]

December 12, 2021

At the British Council in Sri Lanka we’re excited to be preparing for the reopening of our teaching centres for face-to-face classes on 7 January 2022 in Colombo, Kandy, Jaffna and Matara. After a considerable period of closure due to the pandemic, our students and teachers are keen to be back in […]

November 9, 2021

British Council’s global Climate Connection programme has reached almost 200 million people online and directly engaged with over 2,000 creative innovators to tackle the climate crisis through arts and culture, education, and the English language. British Council research of 8,000 young people globally highlights urgent need to include them in climate policy […]

September 13, 2021

75 percent of young people around the world report having skills to deal with climate change in their communities – but 69 percent have never participated in climate action. Concern that voices of women and minority groups overlooked in current climate change policy. 67 percent of young people feel leaders cannot address climate […]

March 23, 2021

The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 1 – 12 November 2021. The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The UK is committed to working […]

March 2, 2021

For many undergraduates, opportunities to pursue or continue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom (UK) is a lifelong dream. GREAT Scholarships 2021, launched in October 2020 by the Study UK campaign and delivered by the British Council, offers Sri Lankan students access to world-renowned UK higher education opportunities. Each scholarship is jointly funded by the […]

December 4, 2020

The British Council in Sri Lanka has, through its many projects, supported gender equality, and reducing violence against women. Together with civil society assistance, they have offered technical assistance, capacity building and grants to implement innovative projects. The annual international campaign ‘16 days of activism against gender-based violence’ began on 25 November and ends on […]

Supporting Effective Dispute Resolution project successfully completes phase 1 of implementing Active Citizens programme

Project Blue Next Generation, Forging Forward to Protect Sri Lanka’s Marine Environment

British Council Active Citizens Programme contributes to environmental protection in Chilaw

British Council scholarships continue to support women in STEM

British Council Plans to Reopen Teaching Centres for Young Learners

British Council highlights role of education, culture, and creativity in addressing climate change at COP26

British Council report highlights urgent need to include young people in climate change policy

British Council drives climate action through youth-based Social Action Projects

British Council launches ‘GREAT Scholarships 2021’ in Sri Lanka to support outstanding students gain world-class education in the UK

British Council marks 16 days of Activism against gender-based violence with spotlight on inspiring and collaborative projects