Building youth-led peace movements in conflict-affected societies.
Global Unites equips young leaders to build non-violent movements in their own communities.
Support youth leaders working across
20 nations &
04 continents.
Proof of youth-led peacebuilding in action
Global Unites supports locally led movements working for non-violence, reconciliation, and civic leadership across 20 nations and 4 continents.
20 Nations
05 Continents
20 Nations | 05 Continents | Youth-led | Local leadership | non-violence action
Programs and Opportunities
Global Unites was proud to present our inaugural Peace Awards in Sri Lanka, honouring three exceptional individuals for their contributions to peace, justice and reconciliation in our nation.
Presented at the National Youth Futures Forum at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute on 4 November 2026, these awards celebrate lives of service and leadership that inspire the next generation to build a more just, compassionate and united Sri Lanka.
Meet our distinguished award recipients:
🏅 Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne — Peace through community empowerment of the Sarvodaya movement
A physician, peacebuilder and President of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement, Dr. Ariyaratne has dedicated his work to community wellbeing, humanitarian service and reconciliation. Through grassroots development and dialogue, he has helped communities rebuild lives and strengthen relationships across divides. His leadership reminds us that lasting peace grows when people have dignity, opportunity and a voice in shaping their future. (sihl.edu.lk, berkleycenter.georgetown.edu)
🏅 Kushil Gunasekera — Peace through compassionate service the founder of Foundation of Goodness
As Founder and Chief Trustee of the Foundation of Goodness, Kushil has devoted his life to bridging Sri Lanka’s urban–rural divide. Through education, sport, skills development and livelihood opportunities, his work has helped underserved communities realise their potential. From rebuilding after the tsunami to empowering rural youth, he demonstrates how compassion translated into action can restore hope and bring people together. (goodlifeinstitute.com.lk, blogs.fcdo.gov.uk, newswire.lk)
🏅 M. A. Sumanthiran — Peace through justice and democratic engagement
A President’s Counsel and former Member of Parliament, Sumanthiran has worked to advance human rights, constitutional reform and the rights of minority communities. Through legal advocacy and democratic engagement, he has pursued justice, accountability and a political resolution to longstanding grievances within a united Sri Lanka. We honour his contribution to the pursuit of a country where every community can live with equal rights and dignity. (parliament.lk, itak.lk)
In celebrating these leaders, we also extend an invitation to our young people: learn from their example, serve with courage and compassion, and carry forward the work of peace.
From Sri Lanka to the world. We are stronger together.
#GlobalUnites #PeaceAwards #MySriLanka #YouthFutures #Peace #Justice #Reconciliation #StrongerTogether #IWillServe
Presented at the National Youth Futures Forum at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute on 4 November 2026, these awards celebrate lives of service and leadership that inspire the next generation to build a more just, compassionate and united Sri Lanka.
Meet our distinguished award recipients:
🏅 Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne — Peace through community empowerment of the Sarvodaya movement
A physician, peacebuilder and President of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement, Dr. Ariyaratne has dedicated his work to community wellbeing, humanitarian service and reconciliation. Through grassroots development and dialogue, he has helped communities rebuild lives and strengthen relationships across divides. His leadership reminds us that lasting peace grows when people have dignity, opportunity and a voice in shaping their future. (sihl.edu.lk, berkleycenter.georgetown.edu)
🏅 Kushil Gunasekera — Peace through compassionate service the founder of Foundation of Goodness
As Founder and Chief Trustee of the Foundation of Goodness, Kushil has devoted his life to bridging Sri Lanka’s urban–rural divide. Through education, sport, skills development and livelihood opportunities, his work has helped underserved communities realise their potential. From rebuilding after the tsunami to empowering rural youth, he demonstrates how compassion translated into action can restore hope and bring people together. (goodlifeinstitute.com.lk, blogs.fcdo.gov.uk, newswire.lk)
🏅 M. A. Sumanthiran — Peace through justice and democratic engagement
A President’s Counsel and former Member of Parliament, Sumanthiran has worked to advance human rights, constitutional reform and the rights of minority communities. Through legal advocacy and democratic engagement, he has pursued justice, accountability and a political resolution to longstanding grievances within a united Sri Lanka. We honour his contribution to the pursuit of a country where every community can live with equal rights and dignity. (parliament.lk, itak.lk)
In celebrating these leaders, we also extend an invitation to our young people: learn from their example, serve with courage and compassion, and carry forward the work of peace.
From Sri Lanka to the world. We are stronger together.
#GlobalUnites #PeaceAwards #MySriLanka #YouthFutures #Peace #Justice #Reconciliation #StrongerTogether #IWillServe
