About us – LEADS

About Us

Our Story and Commitment

At LEADS, children are our priority. Established in 1978, we are a Sri Lankan agency and an approved charity devoted to ensuring safer spaces and brighter futures for the children of Sri Lanka. Recognising the integral role of children within families, communities, and the nation, our work is deeply rooted in holistic approaches.

LEADS stands as a beacon of hope in Sri Lanka, driven by the mission to forge safer environments and prosperous opportunities for the nation’s youth. With a firm dedication to this cause, we meticulously design and execute an array of impactful programmes. Our multifaceted approach not only focuses on safeguarding children but also extends to empowering communities, swiftly responding to emergencies, and pioneering initiatives aimed at fostering positive societal transformation.

At LEADS, our ethos is rooted in proactive engagement and holistic support. We recognise the interconnectedness of social challenges and thus, our initiatives are designed to address them comprehensively. Through collaborative efforts and strategic interventions, we endeavour to uplift communities, instill resilience in times of crises, and catalyse sustainable change that benefits every child and family across Sri Lanka.

Vision

To be a child-focused, compassionate, educative and active Christian resource agency, working with the neglected, vulnerable and disadvantaged in community transformation, reconciliation and restoration in a journey towards fullness of life.

Mission

For Sri Lankan communities in need to experience the love of God demonstrated through our compassionate and active service.

Values

Promoting integrity, professional competence and teamwork.
Transparency and accountability in all its activities.
Responsible stewardship of all its resources.
Mutual partnership.
Protecting the regenerating capacities of the natural environment.
Working with the marginalised.
Working with the poor and not only for the poor.
Supporting efforts to maintain and uphold justice, promote peace, social harmony and equity.
Defending the rights of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.
Upholding and promoting human wholeness, dignity and equality of all.

LEAD’S Impact

Districts Currently Served and Future Expansion

LEADS is committed to addressing pressing socioeconomic challenges that undermine the well-being of marginalised communities across Sri Lanka. Through our current and future interventions, we strive to uplift living standards and empower underprivileged populations. Our focus extends to various communities, including those affected by the aftermath of war, plantation settings, urban slums, and areas plagued by poverty and substandard living conditions.

With a comprehensive approach, LEADS endeavours to make a meaningful impact by providing psychosocial support to survivors of child abuse and raising awareness to prevent such atrocities. Our initiatives span the entirety of the island, reaching communities in need and working tirelessly to create safer environments for vulnerable individuals.