Nandasiri Ponnamperuma Appointed to SOS Children’s Villages International Board of Directors

Mr. Nandasiri Ponnamperuma, President of the National Board of SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka, has been elected to the newly formed International Board of SOS Children’s Villages. The appointment was made official at the 23rd Ordinary General Assembly held in Vienna, Austria. This new 13-member board, replacing the former International Senate, will oversee the organization's global mission.

Ponnamperuma, who volunteered for the position, will represent the Asian region along with a representative from Nepal. His election is a significant achievement for SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka, highlighting the country's dedication to advancing child rights and protection on a global scale. In his new role, Ponnamperuma will help ensure the organization's long-term sustainability, provide leadership oversight, and guide future planning.

The new board is the first of its kind, serving as the supervisory body for the organization's operations across 138 countries. It will assist the General Assembly in implementing strategic oversight and cross-border collaboration to support children without parental care or who are at risk of losing it.

"My vision is to strengthen our global efforts so that every child, everywhere, can grow up with love, security, and hope for a brighter future," said Ponnamperuma. His appointment is a proud milestone for both SOS Children's Villages Sri Lanka and the wider Asian region. For more than four decades, SOS Children's Villages Sri Lanka has provided family-based care to over 4,000 children through 37 projects across the island.

Nandasiri Ponnamperuma - Board of Director of SOS Children’s Villages International