Our Staff
Wiraj de Mel joined us on 05 October 2020 as our Manager - Administration. Having retired from the private sector where he held senior positions in management mainly in the automobile industry, Wiraj brings years of administrative experience and a mature outlook to CandleAid. He has been a church warden at Holy Emmanuel Church, Moratuwa for over ten years.
Krishani joined CandleAid in January 2020. Her long years of expertise in the field of accounting and finance is a valuable asset to CandleAid as she takes the responsibility for all accounting and finance work of the organization.
Sunil has been with CandleAid for more than 10 years after retiring from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. While heading the Health Programme he has also handled all technical matters including computers and IT related work in the organisation. His passion for photography has also helped CandleAid.
Mavis joined CandleAid in August 2012 having retired from Carey College, after a long service period. With her friendly and ever helpful disposition she handles staff matters as well as the General Projects of CandleAid.
Cheryll joined CandleAid Lanka in September 2018. Having served in the finance and education sectors, she joined CandleAid to contribute towards the work we do for the less fortunate .
Malkanthi (also known as Ganga) joined CandleAid in December 2003 to help in the Education Programme. Her intelligent grasp of the work and interest in accounts soon moved her into the Accounts Department. Today she is the Assistant Accountant, a very knowledgeable and well informed asset to the Finance Manager.
Chamila joined CandleAid in October 2005 as an Assistant in the Food Programme. She has subsequently worked in other programmes within CandleAid and has gained a good working knowledge of all its programmes. Apart from her work in the Education Programme, she is the Co-ordinator for the Library Project and the Swim for Safety Programme.
Reshadi joined in September 2014 and is the sister of Reshani. She is an intelligent young girl who has picked up the work relating to the Cancer Patients’ Sponsorship programme very quickly.
Pumala Weerasinghe joined us initially as a accounts assistant. Thereafter she was moved to handle HR and IT related work with COO. She also coordinates the Sigiri Trust Fund disbursements
Shalini joined CandleAid in October 2012 soon after completing her secondary education. She is dedicated to helping the poor and is currently the project assistant for the Food Programme.
Sanushi joined CandleAid officially in April 2018. She is dedicated to helping the poor and is currently the Project Assistant for the Education Programme.