Sri Lanka
The surf school empowering young Sri Lankan women
Through teaching surfing and swimming SeaSisters hope to overcome the trauma of the 2004 tsunami and embolden environmental activism.
Written by: Sam Haddad
A glimpse inside a turbulent period in Sri Lankan history
In 2006, Hunter Barnes travelled to the country to document the aftermath of the tsunami, and the devastating impact of an intensifying civil war.
Written by: Miss Rosen
What comic books can teach us about war, guilt and trauma
Haunted histories — Set during the Sri Lankan Civil War, Vanni is a haunting new graphic novel told from multiple, semi-fictional Tamil viewpoints.
Written by: Samuel Horti
Kicking back with Sri Lanka’s new surf heroes
The Travel Diary — Photographer Dhillon Shukla travels to the coastal communities of southern Sri Lanka, where he captures the country’s burgeoning surf scene – where tradition and Californian slider culture collide.
Written by: Dhillon Shukla
The uncertain future of Sri Lanka’s last fishermen
The Travel Diary — Photographer Ben Amando visits Tangalle – a small coastal fishing town that’s battling the ruinous repercussions of ocean trawling.
Written by: Ben Amando
The Indian fishermen smuggling Sri Lankan refugees to safety
The Boat People — Fishermen in Rameswaram, southern India are risking their lives to help Tamils escape ongoing human rights abuses in Sri Lanka.
Written by: Alex King
Meet the retro road warriors battling for glory on the streets of Sri Lanka
No gears, no teams, no prizes — For the amateur street racers of south Sri Lanka, competing on antiquated bikes is the ultimate test of endurance. Only cool heads and sheer determination will prevail.
Written by: Cian Traynor