- Advancing Education and Society through Research -
Our approach is collaborative and impact-oriented. We Lanka Foundation for Social and Educational Research (LFSER):
Principles of ethical research, inclusivity, transparency, and public benefit guide all our work.
LFSER believes that education is central to social progress and that meaningful improvement must be grounded in evidence. By supporting educators, informing policy, and engaging communities, the Foundation seeks to contribute to more equitable, effective, and socially responsive education systems in Sri Lanka and the wider region.
It is with a strong sense of purpose and responsibility that I welcome you to The Lanka Foundation for Social and Educational Research (LFSER).
LFSER was established in response to the growing national and regional need for rigorous, independent, and socially responsive research that informs educational practice, policy, and community development. While the Foundation builds on a solid legacy of research and professional engagement in language education, our mandate has now been strategically broadened to address the wider social and educational challenges shaping learning, equity, and development in contemporary society.
Education does not exist in isolation. It is deeply connected to social contexts, economic realities, technological change, and questions of access, inclusion, and quality. Recognising this, LFSER is committed to advancing interdisciplinary social and educational research that generates evidence, supports innovation, and contributes meaningfully to national development. Our work spans teaching and learning, teacher education, curriculum and assessment, digital and inclusive education, policy analysis, and community-oriented research, all guided by principles of academic integrity, ethical practice, and public benefit.
At the core of our mission is the belief that research should inform practice and policy, not remain confined to academic discourse. Through collaboration with educators, researchers, institutions, government agencies, and international partners, LFSER seeks to translate knowledge into action—strengthening professional capacity, improving learner outcomes, and supporting evidence-based decision-making at multiple levels of the education system.
As President of the Foundation, I remain committed to upholding the highest standards of governance, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that all our activities serve the broader interests of society. I warmly invite scholars, practitioners, institutions, and partners who share this vision to engage with LFSER as we work collectively to advance education and social development through research.
