THAMILINI SITHTHIRAVADEVEL
No. 19/1, 1st Cross, Thiruchenthur Road, Kallady, Batticaloa,11
Summary
Compassionate and committed community leader with over 10 years of experience in feminist activism, gender-based violence response, theatre for change, and community outreach. Proven ability to provide psychosocial support, coordinate grassroots programs, and engage in public advocacy using trauma-informed and survivor-centered approaches. Adept at organizing trainings, facilitating workshops, and supporting collective responses to violence through communication, documentation, and field-level engagement. Fluent in Tamil with working knowledge of English and Sinhala, dedicated to promoting social justice and feminist values in every aspect of work.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Save the Children Sri Lanka
12.2024 - Current
- Supported psychosocial programming for children and families affected by crisis.
Theatre Artist & Facilitator
Suriya Women’s Development Centre
01.2010 - Current
- Used community theatre and storytelling to raise awareness on gender-based violence, trauma healing, and women's rights.
- Worked with survivors of domestic violence and supported collective advocacy using performing arts.
- Co-led over 50 community drama performances, amplifying voices of marginalized women and youth.
Fellow
MMCA
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Facilitated art-based healing workshops and lesson plans for trauma-affected communities.
Programme Volunteer
UNFPA
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Facilitated workshops and outreach sessions on sexual and reproductive rights for women and youth.
- Assisted in logistical coordination and community mobilization for public advocacy events.
Community Mobilizer
USAID
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Engaged with vulnerable communities to strengthen social cohesion and prevent violent extremism.
- Promoted tolerance, diversity, and peacebuilding through participatory dialogue sessions.
Education
ICT (NVQ Level 4) -
05.2025
Hotel Management (Chef, NVQ Level 3) -
05.2025
Marketing & Public Outreach for Artists -
VRIDDHI/SLIM
05.2023
Journalism -
Maharaja Institute of Management (MIM)
Diploma in Project Management -
Resource Pvt Ltd
KandyElementary English -
Headway School of Languages
BatticaloaAdvanced Level Education -
Translator - Tamil & Sinhala
IVA Nursing School
Gender, Non-Violent Communication, Conflict & Peace Training -
Centre for Communication Training
Leadership & Youth Empowerment - Search for Common Ground
Sarvodaya Shanthi Sena
Skills
- Survivor-centered communication
- Psychosocial support
- Feminist facilitation
- Trauma-informed engagement
- Workshop coordination
- Field-level outreach
- Documentation
- Case reporting
- Confidentiality
- Public advocacy
- Campaign logistics
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Translation
- Community Theatre
References
- Keshayinie Edmund, Project Coordinator – Peace and Community Action (PCA), 077 114 0437, ekeshayinie@gmail.com
- Prasanya Pakkiyaselvam, Freelance Consultant / Business Coach, 076 126 8220, prasanya123@gmail.com
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/14/88
- Nationality: Sri Lankan Tamil
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Volunteer
Save the Children Sri Lanka
12.2024 - Current
Fellow
MMCA
06.2024 - 11.2024
Programme Volunteer
UNFPA
07.2023 - 09.2023
Community Mobilizer
USAID
01.2021 - 12.2022
Theatre Artist & Facilitator
Suriya Women’s Development Centre
01.2010 - Current
ICT (NVQ Level 4) -
Hotel Management (Chef, NVQ Level 3) -
Marketing & Public Outreach for Artists -
VRIDDHI/SLIM
Journalism -
Maharaja Institute of Management (MIM)
Diploma in Project Management -
Resource Pvt Ltd
Elementary English -
Headway School of Languages
Advanced Level Education -
Translator - Tamil & Sinhala
IVA Nursing School
Gender, Non-Violent Communication, Conflict & Peace Training -
Centre for Communication Training
Leadership & Youth Empowerment - Search for Common Ground
Sarvodaya Shanthi Sena
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