The road ahead: “I have not given up on Sri Lanka yet”
After 75 years of freedom, how do they see the future? &Ј
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P.G. Senuri Apsara Undergraduate (Anuradhapura)
“We are going through a journey since 1948, rising up as Sri Lankans. Hearing all the brave moments and incidents that happened back then, I thought how confident and brave our people were then. Without being separated as Sinhalese, Muslims, Tamils, Burghers, we all fought for our freedom
Shanaz Samseer Small business owner (Kandy)
“We are completing 75 years of Independence, and are we still able to celebrate the victory? Are we able to enjoy that moment? It is a question we all have.
I must admit that as a married woman I have fear of how the situation will affect our future. Will it be safe for our kids? The amount we earn for the family is
Abisheka Pitumpe Lecturer, cybersecurity researcher (Kirindiwela)
“With the new tax revisions, proposed income taxes and yet another electricity bill hike, I don’t see any solution in the near future. I didn’t plan on leaving the country so soon but I received a full PhD scholarship in New York and therefore am leaving in August.
As much as it hurts me to leave, and I always planned on settling down here in Sri Lanka some day - I believe that life is just going to get harder in Sri Lanka and having more - looking at today's situation, we are unable to fight for each others' own needs.”
It's surprising to see how challenging life has become in Sri Lanka now. Even though I dreamed of living here throughout my life, now I only aim to settle down abroad because of the price hikes and the instability of the country and politics.” not even enough for our basic needs. I had to find another solution and I started doing workshops to find another income.
As a back-up plan I decided that if we are unable to face the current situation anymore, that I have to move abroad to find jobs. Till then, I will fight for my rights and hope for a better future.” options is safer than staying here in an environment where everything is so unpredictable. However, I hope things have a turn for the better soon, and I fully plan on moving back to Sri Lanka after my PhD is completed.
I love this country so much, the people, the environment, and the amazing food. There will never be another country like Sri Lanka and I wish from the bottom of my heart that there will come a day that we can celebrate independence, truly with less stress and more freedom.”