Since its inception, Mankind Sweden (N.G.O) has engaged with numerous heads of state from leading industrial nations, including India, as well as with the United Nations. These collaborations aim to identify and implement effective strategies for promoting democracy, justice, and human rights in developing democracies.
Sri Lanka is a country that has faced significant crises in the past. At Mankind, we strongly believe that the nation’s progress can be greatly enhanced by strengthening human rights, upholding democratic principles, and implementing effective economic reforms.
We would like to emphasize that Mankind Sweden (NGO) engaged with Sri Lankan government leaders on numerous occasions during the country’s internal civil war, striving to find solutions to bring an end to the conflict.
The newly elected President came to power with a commitment to zero tolerance for racism, equal rights for all citizens, and a strong stance against corruption. We must all come together to support the President of Sri Lanka and his government, who won a majority in parliament. By working in cooperation with the government and citizens, we can help implement a true democracy in Sri Lanka.
We must also work together to help lift the country from its past financial crisis and create hope and opportunities for the citizens of Sri Lanka. The difference will be clear when we care and take action. Let us all awaken to the cause and work together through the Mankind Project to make a lasting impact.
At Mankind Sweden (N.G.O), we believe in thinking positively and working with purpose. We welcome anyone with positive ideas to share them with us and join in making those ideas a reality.
Achievement doesn’t demand extraordinary abilities. It is the result of applying ordinary abilities with extraordinary persistence. Together, we can achieve extraordinary persistence.
For a country to achieve sustainable progress, active citizen participation and consent are essential. Responsibility for national development cannot rest solely with the ruling government; it requires cooperation across society. However, when fear prevents citizens from exercising their fundamental rights, civil society organizations have a duty to act.
In this context, Mankind (Sweden) steps forward to advocate for those whose voices remain silenced, promoting and safeguarding the principles of democracy, justice, accountability, and human rights in Sri Lanka.
This is a wake-up call to all Sri Lankans, the Sri Lankan diaspora, and well-wishers worldwide.
For 75 years since independence, Sri Lanka has been governed through division and discrimination. These policies led to riots, civil war, widespread corruption, the rise of drugs and organized crime, and ultimately national bankruptcy in July 2022.
The tragedy of Black July 1983 and the 26-year civil war showed the division and segregation. Freedom of expression was weakened, the rule of law almost collapsed. During this period, the country has experienced more than 15 major riots and insurrections, driven largely by ethnic tensions, political manipulation, and economic crises while those in power placed themselves above the law.
All of this occurred while citizens failed to stand up for one another in the face of injustice driven by ego, selfishness, and fear. This failure existed on both sides, among both majority and minority communities.
Blaming politicians alone is not enough. A nation’s true wealth lies in its people not in roads, buildings, or bridges. The root cause of Sri Lanka's crisis is injustice against its own citizens. Seventy-five years of division and discrimination must end now.
Even today, minorities remain severely underrepresented in government institutions. A fair and just balance approximately 70% majority and 30% minority representation should be reflected in public sector employment.
The President and the Prime Minister have expressed commitments to unity and equality. It is the responsibility of appointed ministers to ensure fairness within their ministries by providing equal employment opportunities for all Sri Lankans.
There are more than 3 million Sri Lankans, Sri Lankan diasporas living in the industrial world today who are willing to help rebuild Sri Lanka if the government and the citizens of Sri Lanka is ready to accept all Sri Lankans with dignity and respect, As per today January 2026 Sri Lanka total debt is almost to the GDP of Sri Lanka.
True change requires forgiveness, equality beyond caste, religion, or ethnicity, and a commitment to genuine democracy.
Mankind Sweden has engaged in discussions with several of the world’s most influential philanthropists and global business leaders regarding financial support for Project Mankind Sweden in Sri Lanka. They are impressed by the project’s vision, impact potential, and commitment to social equity, and are willing to provide significant support.
Their one key condition is clear unity and active cooperation from Sri Lankans both within the country and across the global diaspora. Sustainable change must be locally driven and globally supported.
As the saying goes, we can lead a thirsty horse to the river, but it must choose to drink.
There is no value in crying over spilled milk, but there is great value in acknowledging our shared responsibility. When you point a finger at others, remember that four fingers point back at you.
Today, Sri Lanka has a President and a government with a two-thirds majority in the Sri Lankan Parliament. In this context, we at Mankind Sweden have submitted a proposal containing five key requests for consideration. We urge that these requests be enacted through parliamentary legislation and adopted as the law of the country, with the aim of achieving lasting peace, hope, and opportunities for all Sri Lankans, and of relieving the people from poverty. The opportunity is ready. What remains is collective action.
Stand with us. Visit our support page and be part of the change that will help shape a better Sri Lanka.
Support our efforts by visiting our support page on our website, www.mankindonline.net, and help make a meaningful difference for a better Sri Lanka, where everyone can live in peace and dignity.
Such unity can create a Sri Lanka filled with hope, opportunity, and lasting peace
We Mankind (Sweden), we will continue to support and monitor efforts to rebuild Sri Lanka. The time for blame has passed; the time for action is now. It is time to join hands to cleanse the nation and build a future for all Sri Lankans—one founded on hope, opportunity, dignity, respect, and harmony.
History teaches us a lesson of the dangers of silence.
First, they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me - and there was no one left to speak for me.
Pastor Martin Niemöller (1892–1984)