Help Others, Change Lives
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those in need.
Help Others, Change Lives
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those in need.
Our Story
About us
What we do
About us
SLAY was founded to expose Sri Lankan American youth to the culture of their heritage as well as to encourage Sri Lankan American youth to be active in democracy and pursue government careers. SLAY also hosts fundraisers to raise money for various important causes in Sri Lanka.
Founder
What we do
About us
Shiyana Ruwan is a high school freshman. She is passionate about learning and social studies, especially cultural studies. She wants to pursue the highest level of education that she can, and is interested in studying law. Shiyana founded SLAY because of her interest in politics and passion for government, specifically minority representa
Shiyana Ruwan is a high school freshman. She is passionate about learning and social studies, especially cultural studies. She wants to pursue the highest level of education that she can, and is interested in studying law. Shiyana founded SLAY because of her interest in politics and passion for government, specifically minority representation in government. In her free time, Shiyana enjoys ballet, reading, tennis, traveling, singing and dancing to Taylor Swift songs, and talking to her friends and family.
What we do
What we do
What we do
SLAY hosts fundraisers to raise money to donate to important causes in Sri Lanka. In addition, these fundraisers help Sri Lankan American youth become familiar with their culture as they contain elements of Sri Lankan culture such as Sri Lankan cuisine, music, dance, art, and dress. SLAY also encourages Sri Lankan American youth to be act
SLAY hosts fundraisers to raise money to donate to important causes in Sri Lanka. In addition, these fundraisers help Sri Lankan American youth become familiar with their culture as they contain elements of Sri Lankan culture such as Sri Lankan cuisine, music, dance, art, and dress. SLAY also encourages Sri Lankan American youth to be active in democracy by educating members on the importance of government representation.