Sri Lanka Foundation (SLF) the National Centre
for Leadership Education and Training under the purview of the Presidential
Secretariat was founded in 1974 (Under Act of Parliament Sri Lanka Foundation Law
No.31
of 1973). Hence SLF was a premier non- formal adult education centre in
Asia with a specific focus on democratization through training and
dissemination of knowledge. Its areas of training and education include labour
relations, gender equity, community development, grass roots leadership, good
governance, disaster management, environment and health. Capacity building of
civil society institutions and leadership training for community organizations
are also major themes of SLF programs. These programmes are carried out in
collaboration with governmental and non-governmental institutions, private,
sector establishments, universities, trade unions, community and international
organization via seminars, workshops, discussions, publications, and the print
and electronic media.
SLF has now under its present leadership emerged
as the National Centre for Leadership Education and Training and consists of seven
main academic arms namely. The Social and Institutional Development Unit,
Business and Enterprise Development unit, Psychology and Counselling Unit,
Digital Film Academy, Language and ICT Unit, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Unit and Centre for Well Being. These units will facilitate various aspects of
educating the society.
The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) was
established in 1976 for the purpose of promoting Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) and professionalism among those engaged in this field, and
maintaining the highest professional standards among the Information and
Communication Technology fraternity. It is a not-for-profit body. The CSSL is
considered the apex body for ICT professionals in Sri Lanka. Internationally it
is recognised as a member of IFIP – International Federation for Information
Processing. IFIP is the leading multinational, apolitical organization in
Information & Communications Technologies and Sciences, which is recognized
by the United Nations and other world bodies. The CSSL is also the Sri Lankan
representative in the South East Asia Regional Computer Confederation (SEARCC)
which is the forum for national Information Technology professional societies
in the Asia Pacific region. (Courtesy of www.cssl.lk)
The Language and ICT Unit of SLF which is
established to develop ICT and Linguistic abilities. has taken the initiative to
tie up with CSSL, and has come to a collaborative understanding with the vision
of strategically empowering both the organizations in terms of developing National
ICT Education, Leadership and Training in Sri Lanka. By this collaboration is
expected mutual endorsement of Trainings, conducting collaborative events as
well as facilitating events conducted by both organizations within the common
context of ICT Development in Sri Lanka.
Mr. Ajith Salgado-President of CSSL, Mr. Yasas
V Abeywirkrama Secretary of CSSL, and executive council members Including Dr. Malitha
Wijesundara, Dr. Ajantha Athukorala, Mr. Damith Hettihewa representing CSSL and
Prof. Ranjith Bandara - Chairman SLF ,Mrs. Premalie Wijeweera – Director
Finance and Admin, Mr. Samantha Rathnayake – Consultant Academic Affairs,Ms.
Kaushika Premarathne - Unit coordinator
of SLF Language and ICT Unit Representing Sri Lanka Foundation.
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