Who We Are & Why We Do This
Dedicated to creating transparency and accountability through accessible public information for everyone.
Our Story
At the Lanka Data Foundation (LDF), we believe that data is more than just numbers. It’s the foundation for accountability, transparency, and informed citizenship. In a world overflowing with information, we strive to transform scattered public data into meaningful, connected insights that empower people to question, understand, and participate in governance. As a citizen-driven, nonpartisan, and not-for-profit organization, our mission is to make verified, high-quality data accessible to everyone, whether through our platform or open APIs for public-minded organizations.
Our journey began with a simple realization, while there’s no shortage of data, much of it exists in isolation. By sourcing, curating, and linking public datasets, we aim to bridge those gaps and tell the full story hidden within the numbers. Through this work, we hope to strengthen democracy, amplify citizen voices, and build a more transparent and accountable society, where data truly serves the people.
Our Board
Guiding the mission to make public data open, transparent, and impactful.
Sanjiva Weerawarana
Founder and Chairman
Nishan de Mel
Director / Board Member
Malith Jayasinghe
Director
Sheamalee Wickramasingha
Board Member
Louiqa Raschid
Board Member
Meet Our Team
The passionate individuals working to make public data accessible for everyone.
Vibhatha Abeykoon
CTO
An engineer working on transforming data to knowledge.
Megan Fernando
Head of Operations
Empowering people and enhancing processes through Psychology and Tech.
Zaeema Nashath
Software Engineer
Building software with purpose - supporting people and sparking change.
Sehansi Perera
UI/UX Intern
Full stack developer making information understandable and interesting for everyone.
Chanuka Ranathunga
SE Intern
Passionate about building efficient and user-friendly software solutions.
Yasandu Imanjith
SE Intern
An engineer automating stuff so you don’t have to.
Isuru Rangana
SE Intern
Backend Engineer building the invisible infrastructure that powers everything.
Our Alumni
The innovators, leaders, and changemakers who shaped our journey and continue to inspire the future of open data.
Nuwan Senaratna
Umayanga Gunawardhana
Kosala Gangabadage
Lakindu Oshadha
Our Contributors
The builders, thinkers, and doers behind open and accessible public data.
Visal Vitharana
Vajira Prabuddhaka
Thushara Ruparathna
Dwayne Dehoedt
Tharindu Peiris
Ramith Jayasinghe
Anoshan Jayahanthan