Impact & Presence
We're a young organisation — transparent about what we've done and honest about what we're building toward.
Where We Operate
The Hope House of Ceylon is registered as a non-profit in the Netherlands, with people working alongside the organisation in Sri Lanka and plans to register there in time. We do not maintain permanent offices in either country — instead, we work through a distributed network of board members, volunteers, and partner venues.
Our events and workshops take place at various locations, from community spaces in Amsterdam and Diemen to cultural venues in Colombo. This flexible approach allows us to direct resources toward programmes rather than overhead.
🇳🇱 The Netherlands
Registered non-profit. Events held at community venues in Amsterdam, Diemen, and surrounding areas. Home base for our board and volunteer coordination.
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Local collaborators and future plans. The founding Asymmetry exhibition took place at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery in Colombo, and registration there remains part of our longer-term development.
Our Journey So Far
Every event, every workshop, every project is a step forward. Here's our timeline — what we've completed, what's in progress, and where we're headed.
Asymmetry Art Exhibition
The founding event of Hope House of Ceylon at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery in Colombo. Founder Pavithra Perera exhibited charcoal drawings and paintings depicting the experiences of those affected by political violence, including the Easter Sunday attacks. Organised with unconditional support from Vibhavi Academy of Fine Arts.
Cook for Joy & Mind — Stories of Spices
The first Ayurvedic cooking workshop, hosted in Diemen. A four-course Sri Lankan brunch exploring the connection between food, memory, and mental wellbeing. Hosted by Pavithra Perera and co-hosted by Natalia Bourdonskaia.
Cook for Joy & Mind — Feast for Mind
A festive edition in Amsterdam deepening the exploration of Ayurvedic wisdom through seasonal cooking and mindful eating. Hosted by Natalia Bourdonskaia and co-hosted by Pavithra Perera.
Forgotten Wings Documentary — Pre-Production
A documentary shedding light on illegal abortion and women's rights across South Asia. Script completed; actively seeking funding and production partnerships.
Looking Ahead
We are a young organisation with an ambitious long-term vision. The goals below represent where we want to go — not promises, but aspirations that guide our work. Each step depends on the support of our community, partners, and donors.
Art Therapy Centre
Our long-term vision includes establishing a dedicated space for art therapy — a place where creative expression and clinical care come together. This remains a goal we are actively working toward, dependent on funding and partnerships.
Expanded Workshop Programme
We aim to grow our workshop series — including Cook for Joy & Mind and new formats around mindfulness, movement, and storytelling — to reach more communities in the Netherlands and Sri Lanka.
Professional Training & Academy
We envision a training programme for mental health professionals that integrates Eastern and Western methodologies — building capacity in both countries and creating a shared body of knowledge.
These goals are aspirational. We share them openly because we believe in transparency about where we are and where we hope to go. Your support helps bring these visions closer to reality.