More than just a Grantmaker

Partnering for Justice and Peace

What’s New

Virtual Convening on Macroeconomic Policy and Socioeconomic Rights in Sri Lanka

1.09.2025 to 2.09.2025

NTT convened a two-day virtual discussion last year to present research emerging from its Macroeconomic Fellowship. The convening brought together economists, researchers, civil society actors, and policymakers to engage with critical questions at the intersection of macroeconomic policy and socio-economic rights in Sri Lanka.

25 Years of Partnering for Justice and Peace

31.01.2025

Launch of Commemorative Stamp in Memory of Dr. Neelan Tiruchelvam and NTT’s 25th Anniversary

31.01.2025

‘More than just a Grantmaker’: Book Launch

31.01.2025

Virtual Convening on Macroeconomic Policy and Socioeconomic Rights in Sri Lanka

1.09.2025 to 2.09.2025

25 Years of Partnering for Justice and Peace

31.01.2025

2025 marked a significant milestone for the Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust (NTT) as it celebrates 25 years of advancing social justice, pluralism, and democratic values in Sri Lanka. Founded in memory of Dr. Neelan Tiruchelvam, NTT has grown into one of Sri Lanka’s impactful grantmaking institutions. Over the past quarter century, the Trust has supported hundreds of civil society organisations, community-based groups, and changemakers who are working to strengthen peace, equality, and human rights across the island.

Launch of Commemorative Stamp in Memory of Dr. Neelan Tiruchelvam and NTT’s 25th Anniversary

31.01.2025

At NTT’s 25th anniversary event, held at the Lakshman Kadiragamar Institute, the Philatelic Bureau Postal Department launched a special first day cover and a commemorative stamp in memory of Dr. Neelan Tiruchelvam and NTT’s 25th anniversary.

‘More than just a Grantmaker’: Book Launch

31.01.2025

‘More than just a Grantmaker’ marks 25 years of the Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust’s work alongside communities across Sri Lanka. This anniversary publication brings together stories of community-based organisations working within the contexts of navigating violence, poverty and uncertainty, and responding with care and persistence. The publication contains stories showcasing how small shifts can build lasting change. They illustrate what happens when people are trusted to guide their own paths.

Our Core Values

As a local grantmaker, the Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust (NTT) consciously interrogates the intersectionality of power, trust, and accountability to ensure we abide by the values we espouse.

Working with sensitivity and empathy, internally, and with our communities.

Upholding democratic principles, in particular the values of accountability, transparency, and integrity.

Fostering truth, justice, peace,
and non-violent transformation.

Ensuring equity, challenging privilege, and empowering all.

Coalition-building and strengthening partnerships.

Promoting inclusion, diversity, and pluralism.

Valuing learning
and sharing.

Our Work

We work to strengthen democratic values and support communities with participating actively in shaping a fair and inclusive society. At NTT, we believe that lasting peace, justice, and inclusive development are achieved when communities are empowered, accountability is upheld, and diverse stakeholders work together.

Economic Justice | Gender Justice | Access to Legal Remedies

Citizenship | Public Institutions and Accountability

Health Equity |
Disability Rights | Care

Co-existence |
Narratives |
Knowledge

Emerging Issues | Solidarity

Our Footprint

Spanning diverse regions across Sri Lanka, this map illustrates NTT’s footprint as a local grantmaker, highlighting partnerships with community-based organisations and grassroots actors. It reflects a commitment to equitable resource distribution and to strengthening civil society ecosystems through responsive and context-driven grantmaking approaches.

58 Partners

95 Partners

44 Partners

43 Partners

48 Partners

33 Partners

40 Partners

37 Partners

48 Partners

Explore the map to view our

grantee partners across Srilanka

More than just a Grantmaker

What’s New

Virtual Convening on Macroeconomic Policy and Socioeconomic Rights in Sri Lanka

1.09.2025 to 2.09.2025

25 Years of Partnering for Justice and Peace

31.01.2025

Launch of Commemorative Stamp in Memory of Dr. Neelan Tiruchelvam and NTT’s 25th Anniversary

31.01.2025

‘More than just a Grantmaker’: Book Launch

31.01.2025

Virtual Convening on Macroeconomic Policy and Socioeconomic Rights in Sri Lanka

1.09.2025 to 2.09.2025

25 Years of Partnering for Justice and Peace

31.01.2025

Launch of Commemorative Stamp in Memory of Dr. Neelan Tiruchelvam and NTT’s 25th Anniversary

31.01.2025

‘More than just a Grantmaker’: Book Launch

31.01.2025

Our Core Values

Working with sensitivity and empathy, internally, and with our communities.

Upholding democratic principles, in particular the values of accountability, transparency, and integrity.

Fostering truth, justice, peace, and non-violent transformation.

Ensuring equity, challenging privilege, and empowering all.

Coalition-building and strengthening partnerships.

Promoting inclusion, diversity, and pluralism.

Valuing learning and sharing.

Our Work

Economic Justice | Gender Justice | Access to Legal Remedies

Citizenship | Public Institutions and Accountability

Health Equity | Disability Rights | Care

Co-existence | Narratives | Knowledge

Emerging Issues | Solidarity

Our Footprint

58 Partners

95 Partners

44 Partners

43 Partners

48 Partners

33 Partners

40 Partners

37 Partners

48 Partners

95 Partners

44 Partners

58 Partners

43 Partners

48 Partners

37 Partners

40 Partners

33 Partners

48 Partners

Fostering truth, justice, peace,
and non-violent transformation.

Valuing learning
and sharing.

Health Equity |
Disability Rights | Care

Co-existence |
Narratives |
Knowledge