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Sumithrayo marks World Suicide Prevention day on Sept. 10 “By encouraging understanding, reaching in and sharing experiences, we want to give people the confidence to take action. To prevent suicide requires us to become a beacon of light to those in pain,” Read More

To prevent suicide, light a candle with Sumithrayo Born from a series of serendipitous events, Sumithrayo, with its profound origins, is a beacon of hope and compassion. Read More

Sumithrayo reflects on 49 years of befriending. On 15 June 1974, Joan de Mel established Sumithrayo as Sri Lanka’s first crisis centre, and over the last 49 years, Sumithrayo has made its way to the forefront of suicide prevention, providing confidential emotional support. Read More

SUMITHRAYO: 49 Years of Yeoman Service to Community As its name implies ‘Sumithrayo’ have been ‘Good Friends’ for nearly half a century in our emerald isle of Sri Lanka, to countless souls who were seeking an ear to air their deepest fears and a shoulder to lean on in their moments of despair. Read More