Board of Social Responsibility, Diocese of Colombo

25/06/2024

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." (1 Peter 4:10)

We are called to use our unique talents to uplift our community! Whether it's by volunteering, fundraising or simply offering a helping hand to a neighbor, every act of service brings us closer to God's purpose.

18/06/2024

Bringing clean water, changing lives!

The BSR's AMITY Living Water Project has made a huge impact across rural communities! This project provides clean drinking water to families who lack proper infrastructure.

Clean water means better health, fewer diseases, and a brighter future. This year alone, 700 families in Acchipuram Village, Thannerittru Town, Hapusgatenna-Wewelketiya Estate and Gomarankadawella have benefited!

Bishop of Colombo

18/06/2024

We're excited to introduce the Board of Social Responsibility (BSR), the social action arm of the Diocese of Colombo. The BSR is passionate about making a difference in all our communities. Stay tuned as we share stories of hope, action, and how you can be a part of the change!

20/02/2023

The Board of Social Responsibility in partnership with the Gammadda Program and in collaboration with News First - Sirasa TV and Shakthi TV joined hands to conduct a Christmas Program titled ‘Poth Yaathra’ to support vulnerable children in need of educational supplies during the prevailing econo...

15/02/2023

Economic Crisis Response - The Board of Social Responsibility through the economic crisis response program was able to support less fortunate Children through education and nutrition feeding program. The BSR so far has served 1200 School going children through the educational and nutrition support packs and 636 Children receiving mid-day meal through schools; 326 Pre-school children through the nutrition feeding program. The project covered rural areas in Central, Southern, Western, North Western, Northern and Sabragamuwa provinces. The aid is delivered to the children through the Regional BSRs with the generous support of National and International partners.

15/02/2023

Economic Crisis Response - The Board of Social Responsibility through the economic crisis response appeal was able to raise funds to serve the communities which are been severely affected by the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka. The appeal focused on supporting low-income families through food and financial assistance. The BSR so far has served 1000 vulnerable Families through the cash grant program. The cash grant project covered Eastern , Northern, Central, Southern and Western provinces.....

05/07/2022

Covid - 19 Livelihood Project - Sabragamuwa
Livelihood assistance was provided to 24 families in Sabragamuwa region. Families severely affected by the pandemic were identified for this livelihood assistance. The livelihood project was implemented by the Colombo BSR through the Sabragamuwa deanery.

11/04/2022

"Father, Let my country awake" the Solidarity prayer campaign held on 9th April. The Church Leaders came together and supported the solidarity campaign. Clergy and laity came in numbers to share their solidarity and voice for the challenges faced by the people....

04/04/2022

Join the Silent Solidarity Prayer Campaign on the 9th April, 2022 at 4:00 pm starting from Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour - Church of Ceylon, Diocese of Colombo to Cemetery Junction, Borella. The event is jointly organized by the Caritas social arm of the Roman Catholic Church and BSR social arm of the Church of Ceylon, Diocese of Colombo. The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka will also join the campaign through it's constituent members.... Let's join together to show solidarity and pray for the Nation.....

30/03/2022

The Board of Social Responsibility and Board of Christian Education in partnership with the National drug prevention operation unit organized an awareness program on 12th March, 2022. The program was held for Clergy and Sunday School teachers at the Andrew's Church, Batticaloa. We would like to thank Ven. Balakrishnan, Fr.Thirukumar and Fr. Manoruban for all the hard work to make this program a worthy one for the participants.

30/03/2022

The Board of Social Responsibility in partnership with the National drug prevention operation unit organized an awareness program on 28th March, 2022 at the St.Clements Church, Puttalam. The Church invited other faith leaders and laity for the awareness program, the religious leaders appreciated the initiative and responded well through participating in the program. This program has been another witness on "unity" towards social mission and building a safer community. We appreciate the priest in charge Rev. Ratnamalar and the Church for coordinating this program with interfaith partnerships.

09/02/2022

Let's work together to end Sexual and Gender Based Violence, whether at home, at work or online. Its our responsibility to safeguard, comfort and support the vulnerable and victimized.....

"My body became their body. Theirs in the click of a button whether I liked it or not."This let's work together to end ...