Originally Dishani was planning to train 25 Young Visionaries (YVs), but the course has been so in demand that 40 enrolled. They have finished their training and set up peer groups back in their own communities. Here is an example of how these peer groups work: “Batticaloa district is prone to intense violent conflict, and [...] Continue reading »

The latest news from Sri Lanka is a sobering reminder of what a conflict means and a reminder of the huge personal risks taken by Dishani and her fellow peace builders. Humanitarian Update March 24th: Most recent reports state that more than 3,000 people crossed into government controlled areas in the Putukkudiyiruppa area over the [...] Continue reading »