Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

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Its work focuses on empowering young people through skills development, leadership development, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities, while strengthening their participation in national development. The Ministry also promotes sports development through athletic training, sports education, research, infrastructure development, participation in international competitions, funding for sports initiatives, sports medicine, and anti-doping programs.

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Last Updated: October 23, 2026

Sri Lanka Representative

Meet the leaders driving youth empowerment in their countries.

Each country participating in the Global Hope Network is represented by a dedicated leader who is passionate about empowering youth and driving impactful initiatives. These representatives play a key role in showcasing their nation’s Best Practices and fostering global collaboration to create positive change.

Sri lanka

H.E. Alabada Sunil Kumara Gamage

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports

Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage is the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports of Sri Lanka, with over 28 years’ experience in financial management, strategic planning, project finance, and public sector governance.

He has served in senior leadership positions within major national institutions and has managed internationally donor-funded development projects. He is a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka, and holds both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Management and Commerce from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Best Practices from Sri Lanka

Innovative Solutions in Action

Explore the impactful youth-led initiatives submitted by Sri Lanka. These Best Practices showcase the country’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and leadership.

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