Harendra Sirisena

Harendra Sirisena is a native of Sri Lanka. He graduated with a Bachelor of Sciences in Economics and Mathematics from the College of Staten Island and obtained a Master's degree in Economics and International Affairs in Columbia University. Mr. Sirisena is also a Ph. D. candidate in Economics in the New School University. He is actively involved in relief work with the disaster victims in Sri Lanka.

Conversation on American Relief in South Asia

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At the suggestion of Executive Vice Chancellor Selma Botman, AAARI was invited to participate in the CUNY’s response to the tsunami disaster that struck South Asia. As different experts from CUNY are beginning the brainstorming process to generate a relevant and comprehensive plan to help rebuild the region, AAARI is taking the initiative to reach … Read more

Issues Concerning International Relief Efforts in Sri Lanka

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CUNY Response to Tsunami Disaster in South Asia Speakers Bureau Issues Concerning International Relief Efforts in Sri Lanka This paper is about primary issues one must be familiar with to effectively advance the relief effort in Sri Lanka, my native land. I have divided the content into two sections : 1. Psycho-social counseling and 2. … Read more