EMERGE LANKA FOUNDATION

What EMERGE LANKA FOUNDATION does

Emerge Lanka Foundation is a Sri Lanka-registered nonprofit (NGO and Voluntary Social Services Organisation, registration L-196304, incorporated 9 July 2009) that delivers trauma-informed psychosocial services to teenage survivors of child sexual abuse. Its operations reach approximately 1,894 cumulative participants since founding, with 317 served in fiscal year 2023/24, delivered through the Emerge Centre for Reintegration in Colombo (launched 2016, relaunched 2024), partnerships with state-run shelters for trauma-sensitive life-skills, reproductive-health, and mental-health curriculum, and an alumni-support programme offering scholarships, seed capital, on-call mental-health access, reunions, and emergency assistance.

The organisation operates an integrated service stack rather than a technology product. Core programmes include the Emerge Centre for Reintegration (experiential aftercare for survivors aging out of state shelter care), Programmes for Children in Institutionalised Care (Life Skills, Reproductive Health, Mental Health curriculum delivered on-site at partner shelters), Beads-to-Business vocational training (currently on hold during product line relaunch), Alumni Supports, and an Awareness, Advocacy, and Systems Change pillar that trained 85 child protection officers and journalists in 2025. Service delivery is delivered by approximately 15 staff including clinical psychologists, a Clinical Supervisor registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council, a Centre Manager with a law background, programme officers, and administrative support.

The business model is donation-dependent. Funding flows through the Sri Lanka entity directly and through Emerge Global, a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 26-3230131) that operates as the fundraising and strategic oversight hub. Revenue streams include online donations, cheque payments, bank transfers, and donor-advised funds, augmented by corporate philanthropy (for example a LKR 1.5 million commitment from WealthTrust Securities PLC announced in July 2025). Services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. Governance is carried by a board chaired by former Sri Lankan international cricketer Jehan Mubarak, with founder Alia Whitney-Johnson (MIT, Oxford Rhodes Scholar, former McKinsey) serving as CEO of the US sister entity.

Name

EMERGE LANKA FOUNDATION

Legal name

Emerge Lanka Foundation

Website

https://emergelanka.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Emerge Lanka Foundation is a Sri Lankan nonprofit that delivers trauma-informed psychosocial, life-skills, and reintegration support to teenage survivors of child sexual abuse, primarily through the Emerge Centre for Reintegration and partnerships with state-run shelters, funded via donations processed through Emerge Global (US 501(c)(3)).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Survivor Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ), Family/Caregiver Transition Training & Planning Support (EDAKANAL), Trauma-Informed & Resilience-Building Programs (Early Childhood) (EDACAOAD)

Keywords

• Trauma-informed survivor support
• Psychosocial rehabilitation services
• Child welfare nonprofit
• Sexual abuse survivor care
• Community reintegration programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization raises funds through donations processed via Emerge Global, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Online donations, check payments, bank transfers, and donor advised funds are accepted. Emerge Lanka Foundation also receives direct donations from Sri Lanka.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Emerge Lanka Foundation delivers free, trauma-informed psychosocial support, life-skills education, reproductive health training, and reintegration services to teenage survivors of child sexual abuse in Sri Lanka. Services are provided directly through the Emerge Centre for Reintegration and in partnership with state-run shelters, supported by an alumni network and the vocational Beads-to-Business jewellery programme.

Product overview

Emerge Lanka Foundation offers a comprehensive ecosystem of programs for teen survivors of sexual abuse in Sri Lanka. The core offerings include: The Emerge Centre for Reintegration — an experiential aftercare programme for survivors aging out of state-run shelter care; Programmes for Children in Institutionalised Care — trauma-sensitive programming delivered in partnership with existing shelters covering Life Skills, Reproductive Health, and Mental Health; the Beads-to-Business Programme (currently on hold) — a jewellery-making vocational training; Alumni Supports — scholarships, seed capital, mental health support, reunions, and emergency assistance; and Awareness, Advocacy, and Systems Change — training and public education to transform systemic responses to child sexual abuse. The organization does not operate as a technology platform or software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Emerge Centre for Reintegration An experiential aftercare programme designed for survivors of sexual abuse who have aged out of state-run shelter care, providing comprehensive reintegration support including life skills, mental health support, and pathways to independence.
• Programmes for Children in Institutionalised Care Trauma-sensitive programming delivered in partnership with existing state-run shelters, providing Life Skills, Reproductive Health, and Mental Health curriculum for girls under age 18 who have experienced sexual abuse.
• Beads-to-Business Programme A vocational jewellery-making programme that supports young women to develop creative skills and build pathways to financial independence; currently on hold while the product line is relaunched.
• Alumni Supports Ongoing aftercare for Emerge Centre graduates, including scholarships, seed capital for businesses, on-call mental health support, alumni reunions, and emergency support.
• Awareness, Advocacy, and Systems Change Training in trauma-informed care for government and frontline providers, public education initiatives, and advocacy to transform systemic responses to child sexual abuse.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,894 total participants served all time
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Christmas Charity Bazaar (ICCB)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerICCB is a major annual fundraiser that supports Emerge and has been a consistent partner for awareness and donations. The organization highlights Emerge's innovative approach to making a difference in young lives.
• iProbonominorStrategic or Co-development PartneriProbono teamed up with Emerge to unveil the Empowerment Toolkit: Navigating Legal Rights and Protections in Sri Lanka, a vital resource for survivors. The toolkit is now a component of the Emerge Centre for Reintegration.
• Pipinya Pickleball Sri LankaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPipinya Pickleball opened its courts to youth from the Emerge Centre for Reintegration in honor of International Day of the Girl Child, creating safe spaces for survivors to play and express themselves.
• Emerge GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmerge Global (US 501c3) serves as the parent organization providing fundraising support and strategic oversight for Emerge Lanka Foundation. Donations can be made through Emerge Global for tax deductibility.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/emergelanka
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@emergelanka
• Facebookfacebook.com/EmergeLanka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emergelanka
• Instagraminstagram.com/emerge_lanka

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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