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Welcoming Our New Office Bearers for 2026–2029 and Honouring the Outgoing Leadership

The Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association (SLGGA) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new office bearers for the term 2026–2029, following the Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, 10th October 2026, at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 07.

This transition marks an important milestone in the Association's continued journey of empowering girls and young women through leadership, service, friendship, and personal development.

Welcoming the Newly Appointed Office Bearers (2026–2029)

The Association warmly congratulates the newly appointed leadership team, who will guide its activities and initiatives over the next three years.

Chief Leadership

Ms. Nirmalee William – Chief Commissioner
Ms. Varuni Pannila – Deputy Chief Commissioner
Ms. Sanjivanee Buluthota – Assistant Chief Commissioner

Commissioners

Ms. Rihana Anwar – Commissioner, Butterflies
Ms. Harshini Perera – Commissioner, Little Friends
Ms. Nadishani Jayarathna – Commissioner, Guides
Ms. Aruni Karunaratne – Commissioner, Rangers and Prime Minister's Award
Ms. Chamilka Lasomalie – Commissioner, Branch for the Differently Abled Guides
Ms. Okila Perera – Commissioner, Community Guides
Ms. Setavya Mudalige – Commissioner, Youth
Ms. Amila Wijesinghe – Commissioner, Social and Community Development
Ms. Shyama Thilakerathna – Commissioner, Learning and Development
Ms. Dilhani Haputhanthri – Commissioner, Planning and Progress Review

Finance and Advisory Roles

Ms. Eshani Thenuwara – Chairperson, Finance
Ms. Suranjani Wickramarathne – Treasurer
Ms. Manouri Herath – Legal Advisor

The Association extends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to each of these office bearers as they assume their responsibilities. Their leadership, experience, and commitment will be instrumental in strengthening Girl Guiding across Sri Lanka and creating further opportunities for girls and young women to learn, lead, and serve.

Honouring the Office Bearers of 2023–2026

As we welcome the leadership team for 2026–2029, the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all office bearers who served during the 2023–2026 term.

We extend our special appreciation to Dr. Kusantha Herat, Chief Commissioner, Ms. Nirmalee William, Deputy Chief Commissioner, and Ms. Nanduni Wickramatunga, Assistant Chief Commissioner, for their leadership and dedicated service throughout the term.

The Association also gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the following office bearers who served in various capacities during 2023–2026:

Commissioners

Ms. Rihana Anwar – Commissioner, Butterflies
Ms. Varuni Pannila – Commissioner, Little Friends
Ms. Aruni Karunaratne – Commissioner, Rangers and Prime Minister's Award
Ms. Wathsala Narandeniya – Commissioner, Community Guides
Ms. Shamini Ekanayaka – Commissioner, Youth
Ms. Eshani Thenuwara – Commissioner, Social and Community Development
Ms. Sanjivanee Buluthota – Commissioner, Planning and Progress Review

Finance and Advisory Roles

Ms. Shanta Jayalath – Chairperson, Finance
Ms. Priyangani Ratnasekera – Treasurer
Ms. Panchali Vitharana – Legal Advisor

Their dedication, leadership, and commitment have contributed significantly to the growth and continued development of the Girl Guide Movement in Sri Lanka.

The Association sincerely appreciates the time, expertise, and service they have generously contributed. Their efforts have strengthened the foundations upon which the next chapter of Girl Guiding will continue to develop.

We also acknowledge those who will continue serving the Association in the new term, whether in their existing capacities or through new responsibilities.

Together, we continue to grow, lead, and serve, upholding the spirit and values of Girl Guiding for generations to come.