Samutthāna are currently offering a limited cohort of 15 places for a 3-week programme in Sri Lanka in summer 2026. Visit our programme listing on the Departure Board to find out more and apply.
About Samutthāna
Established in Colombo in 2006 with the support of King’s College London, the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, and a generous CAFOD/DEC grant, Samutthāna — meaning renewal and regeneration in Sanskrit — has become a transformative force in Sri Lankan mental health.
The UK-Sri Lanka Trauma Group (UK-SLTG) was formed in 1996 by British and Sri Lankan expatriate mental health professionals to help Sri Lanka address the psychological consequences of civil war. Registered as a charity in England and Wales in 1999, we have spent almost 30 years raising awareness about trauma and building capacity through professional training.
- 30 Years Active
- 75+ UK Volunteers
- 55,000+ Training Attendances
Our core objective is to channel UK resources and expertise to Sri Lanka — fostering sustainable mental health infrastructure rather than short-term relief.
From the civil war era through the 2004 Tsunami, the 2019 Easter bombings, and beyond, UK-SLTG and its sister organisation Samutthāna have been a steady presence whenever crisis has threatened the island’s psychological wellbeing.
Programme Components
- Workshops on Mental Health and Wellbeing.
- Volunteering opportunity at a school for children with special needs.
- A Visit to a buddhist temple, hindu kovil, muslim mosque and catholic church, will give participants a sneak peek into the cultural and spiritual diversity of Sri Lanka.
- Yoga and wellness activity at Samutthana and a day for leisure activities and/or shopping around the capital, Colombo.
- Suicide Gate keeper training with a Certification being awarded by the QPR Institute, USA.
- Visit to Kandy and visits to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and the Saradiyel Village en route.
