The Community Memorialization Project is an archive of 320 village histories and life stories of individuals and groups, collected and archived to memorialize the experiences of violence and conflict in three Sri Lankan districts. Using the archive, the project creates opportunities for dialogue within and between communities on our country's past, and the future we as citizens want to create for it and the next generation of Sri Lankans.
A story depicting the hardships and brutality of the war and camp life
A group of children along with village elders illustrate the Dandeniya village
A grandfather from Silavathurai speaks about their struggles during the war.
A mother of two from Matara shares her story of loss and survival, in the wake of…
The children of Batugoda provide a complete guide to the village of Batugoda
Children from the Dandeniya village relates the history of the landmarks
A daughter expresses herself on the most unforgettable day of her life
The woman says about the suffering she experienced in camp life.
Community Memorialization Project
186/5, 1/1 Havelock Road
Colombo 05