Vision:
A healed and restored community that can celebrate life in all its wholeness.
Through collaborative initiatives, joint programs, and matched funding, our corporate partners have helped Shanthiham positively impact thousands of lives by supporting education, health, and community development.
Shanthiham works closely with local and regional governments to provide technical support, guidance, and resources for social welfare and community upliftment programs. If you are a government representative looking to collaborate, reach out to Shanthiham.
To develop capacity and address mental health and psychosocial wellbeing needs in Sri Lanka at the individual, family, and community levels.
The need for an institution to deal with victims of war saw the establishment of the Association for
Health and Counselling (AHC) with the support of Quaker Peace and Service in 1988. Since then, it
has evolved into a training centre for Counsellors, Psychosocial Trainers in ‘community mental
health’ and in developing psychosocial skills among school teachers, public officers and community
workers. Counselling and allied services are provided free of charge. It implements psychosocial
support programs for the past three decades at the selected communities in northern and eastern
part of Sri Lanka. Shanthiham publishes books and maintains library for students, community
workers and mental health professionals.
Years of service since 1988 dedicated to community wellbeing.
Manuals, handbooks & research publications on mental health.
Professionals, volunteers & community workers trained.
Programs & projects implemented across Sri Lanka.
Support mental health and well-being for individuals and communities.
Train and build capacity among professionals and volunteers.
Conduct research to identify best practices in promoting mental health.
Empower individuals and communities economically and socially.
Shanthiham is a pioneering non-profit dedicated to mental health and psychosocial support, empowering conflict-affected communities in Sri Lanka to find resilience and restore their well-being.
To provide accessible, professional, and holistic psychosocial support and capacity building to communities and individuals impacted by trauma, conflict, and social injustice in Sri Lanka.
A resilient society in Northern and Eastern Sri Lanka where every individual has the psychological strength and community support needed to live a dignified life, free from the shadow of past conflict.
Established during the conflict period to provide immediate psychological first aid and trauma support amidst intense unrest.
Transitioned focus to long-term community resilience, capacity building, and specialized PSS for returnee communities and war widows.
Became a nationally recognized training provider, certifying hundreds of psychosocial workers and establishing robust local Core Groups (CGs).
Over two decades of dedicated service to Northern and Eastern Sri Lanka.
Over 36 years of trusted service.
Holistic mental health approach for individuals, families, and communities.
Evidence-based training and research.
National and regional reach with sustainable community empowerment programs.
Strong ethical and governance framework ensuring transparency and accountability.
