Politics and Good Governance
Devolution, constitutional affairs, democracy, electoral systems, local government, human rights, the rule of law, and the effecti…
Our Vision
To build a strong and confident Sri Lankan Tamil community capable of shaping its own future, founded on knowledge, equality, democracy, economic strength, and social justice.
Our Mission
To develop practical solutions and long-term strategies for the social, political, and economic advancement of Tamil communities through research, data, public dialogue, policy analysis, education, and capacity-building initiatives. Our approach will go beyond identifying problems — for every challenge, we will ask: "What is the solution?"
What We Focus On
Our Key Areas of Focus
Economy and Employment
Regional economic development, private investment, new industries, employment creation, entrepreneurship, and poverty reduction.
Education and Human Capital
School education, higher education, vocational training, English-language skills, information technology, artificial intelligence,…
Youth
Leadership, entrepreneurship, political awareness, civic participation, innovation, and future skills.
Women
Economic independence, leadership, safety, opportunity, and representation in decision-making structures.
Land, Livelihoods and Development
Land rights, resettlement, agriculture, fisheries, water resources, infrastructure, and regional development.
Diaspora Engagement
Knowledge transfer, investment, technological cooperation, education, professional expertise, and community development.
How We Work
Research → Dialogue → Policy → Action → Impact
Research
Examine the situation using credible evidence and reliable data.
Dialogue
Engage with affected communities, experts, and stakeholders.
Policy
Develop practical, realistically implementable recommendations.
Action
Collaborate with institutions, universities, and civil society.
Impact
Deliver real, measurable advancement for the community.
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Move Forwards Policy Lab
The Move Forwards Policy Lab will serve as the organisation's principal research and policy development division. Our purpose is not to justify a predetermined political position — it is to identify solutions that can benefit society through facts, evidence, data, and rigorous analysis.
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Move Forwards Youth
The future of the Tamil community must be built with and by the next generation. We aim to give young people the knowledge, skills, networks, and opportunities necessary to become leaders and changemakers.
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A New Vision for Economic Advancement
Political rights are essential, but the long-term strength of any community also requires economic strength. Move Forwards places particular emphasis on attracting investment, creating new industries, and developing sustainable regional economies in the North, East, and other areas where Tamil communities live — moving from a generation seeking jobs to a generation creating jobs.
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Building a New Partnership with the Tamil Diaspora
Tamil communities around the world have developed significant knowledge, professional expertise, technological capabilities, and investment capacity. Move Forwards seeks to become a bridge connecting these resources with the development of Tamil communities in Sri Lanka: Knowledge → Skills → Investment → Enterprise → Employment.
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A Platform for Everyone
Move Forwards is intended to become an intellectual and civic platform where people from different sections of society can contribute — students, teachers, entrepreneurs, farmers and fishers, professionals, social activists, and Tamils living elsewhere in the world. If you have an idea that can contribute to the future advancement of Tamil communities in Sri Lanka, Move Forwards wants to provide a platform for that idea.
Move Forwards. Think. Connect. Act.
The future of our community will not build itself. We must think, plan, connect, collaborate, and create it together — rather than passing unresolved problems to the next generation, we should become the generation that passes on solutions, opportunities, and hope.
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