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W@W: Chandanamali Punchihewa
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide according to World Health Organisation statistics. While a few cases could be due to hereditary reasons,
W@W: Sasala Dissanayake
If you happen to see a female mixologist at a private event or a well-known bar in town, you’re most likely to taste some signature cocktails curate
W@W: Tanuja Kulatunge
Marking her presence in rugby, which is believed to be a largely male-dominated sport, Tanuja Kulatunge is determined to inspire more women and girls
W@W - Alexandria de Lima
Dr. Alexandria de Lima enjoys working with horses and larger animals. Having had her primary education at Royal Institute International School, Nugego
W@W: Poornima Meegammana
One of its projects, the NextGen Girls in Technology also received the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women in Education in 2020. Recently, Poornima Me
W@W: Terunie Senanayake
In an interview with Women at Work, Senanayake spoke about dog psychology, the do’s and don’ts when training a dog, why breeding regulations need
W@W: Enoka Kudavidanage
Having grown up in an environmentally-friendly setting since her childhood, Prof. Enoka Kudavidanage was always familiar with nature. With a BSc in Zo
W@W - Kavindi De Silva
A colourful memory of an astronaut she spotted in a magazine at the age of seven inspired Kavindi De Silva to learn more about space. Overcoming many
W@W - Gothamie Weerakoon
Studying Lichenology has become a passion for Dr. Gothamie Weerakoon, Senior Curator of Lichens and Slime Moulds at the Natural History Museum, London
W@W - Harini Amarasuriya
When the National People’s Power (NPP) nominated Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to fill the only National List position in Parliament, it was indeed a momen
W@W - Chamini Weerasooriya
Changing the tide in this sophisticated form of art is a budding young female artist, Chamini Weerasooriya who hails from Anuradhapura. Having read fo
W@W - Solange Gunawijeya
A proud product of St. Joseph’s Girls’ School,Nugegoda, Gunawijeya has travelled to many countries to represent Sri Lanka in basketball and has wo
W@W - Nethu Wickramasinghe
It takes a great deal of effort to strike a balance between work and life. But this wasn’t the case for Nethu Wickramasinghe or her husband as they
Ashani Weeraratna
A Sri Lankan born educator and melanoma researcher domiciled in the United States, Professor Ashani Weeraratna’s illustrious career recently reached
W@W - Hasini Haputhanthri
A visit to the museum was something that we all anticipated in our childhood. Even though the common notion is that a museum is a place that preserves
W@W - Lihini Aluwihare
Sri Lanka’s marine environment is going through a dark spell in the aftermath of the X-Press Pearl inferno. Investigations are underway to find the
W@W: Menaka De Alwis
Sri Lanka has a long way to go in terms of establishing a sound system of inclusive education. However, certain progress is being made at an individua
W@W - Nausheen Fauz
This month’s Women at Work cover features Nausheen herself, who shared the journey she has come thus far, how Bath Bliss products stand out from com
W@W - Military Aviators Pavithra & Rangana
Last November, Pilot Officers Pavithra Gunarathne and Rangana Weerawardana attached to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) made history as the first Lady O
W@W - Shanika Amarasekara
With a clutch of professional qualifications including a Masters in International Finance Law (University College London), LLB (University of Colombo
W@W - Tush Wickramanayaka
With mounting numbers of cases relating to child abuse being reported from all corners of the island, Sri Lanka has become an unsafe environment for c
W@W - Melanie Kanaka
“In your life’s journey just begin to do the ordinary thing in an extraordinary way and the extraordinary things in your life will simply follow
W@W - Nisha de Silva
“What would I be proud to have written about me in my memoir?”... The simple, yet profound question drives everything Dr Nisha de Silva does, and
W@W - Gayani de Alwis
Gayani de Alwis has always been steadfast in shattering the omnipresent glass ceiling and helping others do so. The first female Director for Supply C
Rajitha Jayasuriya
Fifteen years ago, when Rajitha Jayasuriya walked into MAS Holdings as its first ever Legal Analyst, she was asked to carve out a job role that best s
W@W - Julia Wijesinghe
As Sri Lankans we always take pride in our rich culture and heritage. But for Julia Wijesinghe, it was a different project altogether.
W@W - Ashcharya Peiris
“I can’t copy others because I’m blind,” laughs Ashcharya Peiris, the only Sri Lankan listed among BBC’s 100 Most Inspiring Women for 2019.
W@W - Sandali Kumarasinghe
Orbit space and search for answers – Sandali Kumarasinghe, an aspiring Astronaut
W@W - Marini de Livera
“I was an incorrigible child who never fitted into the mould,’’ recounts Marini de Livera. “I was punished by my teachers and sent to the prin
W@W - Kavindya Thennakoon
Her petite figure and infectious smile can be deceiving until you start having a conversation with her.