An independent bridge between global expertise and national progress
The Global Forum of Professionals for Sri Lanka originated through discussions among Sri Lankan professionals in Australia who recognised the considerable knowledge, experience and international connections available within the global Sri Lankan community.
GFPSL is being developed as a worldwide professional network through which Sri Lankan specialists can voluntarily contribute their expertise or participate in formally structured assignments when requested.
The Forum is independent, non-political and committed to professional integrity, impartiality and Sri Lanka's long-term national interest.
Voluntary contribution
Professionals may voluntarily contribute their expertise to requests that match their skills and availability.
Formal engagement
Members may participate in formally structured assignments when requested by government or approved institutions.
Six foundations of the Forum
Why GFPSL was established
Recognising the considerable knowledge, experience and international connections available within the global Sri Lankan community, and the absence of a single, independent channel to mobilise it for national development.
The value of the diaspora
Thousands of Sri Lankan professionals have gained world-class expertise across engineering, technology, medicine, finance, law, agriculture, education, infrastructure, business, science, sports sciences and public health.
Australia-to-global development
The Forum originated through discussions among Sri Lankan professionals in Australia and is being developed as a worldwide professional network spanning every major region.
Commitment to Sri Lanka
GFPSL is committed to professional integrity, impartiality and Sri Lanka's long-term national interest — independent of politics and personal gain.
Independent & non-political
The Forum is independent, non-political and non-partisan. Membership does not imply government appointment or endorsement. Public statements require authorised approval.
Relationship with existing organisations
GFPSL does not compete with existing professional organisations. It complements their work through a collaborative platform for global Sri Lankan expertise.
“We believe that Sri Lanka's future can be strengthened by connecting local knowledge with global expertise, encouraging evidence-based decision-making, transferring technology and international best practice, and developing practical solutions to national challenges.”
From the founding statement