Our Leadership
Leadership of Helping Hands Inc.
Board · Councils · AmbassadorsThe board, councils, ambassadors and advisors who guide Helping Hands Inc., a 501(c)(3) humanitarian nonprofit, led by Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer The Honorable Kaushalya Siriwardana.
Our Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer
The Honorable Kaushalya Siriwardana
Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer — Helping Hands Inc.
Founder of Helping Hands Inc., a humanitarian leader and diplomat dedicated to global peace, education, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development for all people.
About The Honorable Kaushalya Siriwardana →Board of Directors
The Honorable Kaushalya Siriwardana
President & CEO
H.E. Lokesh Ameranayaka
Vice President & CFO
Dr. Shyam Khadka
Vice President & Director of Health & Welfare
Hon: Lady Ganga Jaggi
Director of Cultural Affairs
The Late Hon. Anoma Dash
Director of Foreign Affairs
In Loving MemoryDr.-Eng. Ibrahim Waad
Director of Environmental Research Studies & Projects
Hon: Lady Sigiri Siriwardana
Director of Humanitarian & Cultural Affairs (Secretariat)
Founding Board Member
Hon: Jayantilal Kanaiya Mahendra Kumar
Founding Member & Senior Advisor for Various Projects
Administration & Counsel
Executive Administration
Advisory Council
Legal Council
Councils of Helping Hands Inc
The organization may establish advisory councils, composed of members of the Board of Directors and external advisors. Such councils are constituted for a term of three years, subject to reappointment, and provide non-binding oversight and recommendations within their respective areas of competence.
Sustainable Green Bond Council
| Name | Main function |
|---|---|
| Kaushalya Siriwardana | Board Director |
| Dr. Shyam Khadka | Board Director |
| Dr.-Eng. Ibrahim Waad | Board Director |
| Sigiri Siriwardana | Board Director |
| Anthony O'Neill | Senior Advisor |
| Rakhi Gunasinghe | External Advisor |
Financial Advisory Council
| Name | Main function |
|---|---|
| Dr. Shyam Khadka | Board Director |
| Dr.-Eng. Ibrahim Waad | Board Director |
| The Late Hon. Anoma Dash | Board Director |
| Anthony O'Neill | Senior Advisor |
| Rakhi Gunasinghe | External Advisor |
Agriculture Council
| Name | Main function |
|---|---|
| Kaushalya Siriwardana | Board Director |
| Dr. Shyam Khadka | Board Director |
| The Late Hon. Anoma Dash | Board Director |
| Rakhi Gunasinghe | External Advisor |
Development & Policy Council
| Name | Main function |
|---|---|
| Kaushalya Siriwardana | Board Director |
| Dr. Shyam Khadka | Board Director |
| The Late Hon. Anoma Dash | Board Director |
| Rakhi Gunasinghe | External Advisor |
Advisory Board Council on Education
| Name | Main function |
|---|---|
| Kaushalya Siriwardana | Board Director |
| Dr. Shyam Khadka | Board Director |
| Dr.-Eng. Ibrahim Waad | Board Director |
| The Late Hon. Anoma Dash | Board Director |
| Sigiri Siriwardana | Board Director |
| Rakhi Gunasinghe | External Advisor |
Special International Advisory Council
The Special International Advisory Council of Helping Hands, Inc. is composed of distinguished international leaders who contribute their knowledge, experience, and strategic guidance in support of the organization's humanitarian and sustainable development initiatives.
Council members provide strategic advice, professional expertise, and international perspectives to assist Helping Hands, Inc. in advancing its charitable, humanitarian, educational, environmental, healthcare, and sustainable development programs.
H.E. Dr. Shyam Khadka
Minister of Health and Welfare — HHIDM
The Special International Advisory Council reflects the organization's commitment to drawing upon experienced international leadership in support of humanitarian service and sustainable initiatives throughout the world.
Global Distinguished Humanitarian Peace Ambassadors
Robin DiMaggio
Producer / Songwriter / Composer / Arranger
Dr. Azeez Arambathickal
Chairman, MD of Asian Finance Corporation (AFC Group)
H.E. Dr. Palith K.B. Kohona
Immediate Past Ambassador for Sri Lanka to the United Nations
Dr. Ananda Kumaraseri
Global Distinguished Humanitarian Ambassador & Speaker
Haitham Al-Mayahi
President of USIYI at US-Iraqi
Dr. Prithvi Singh Ravish
Ambassador-at-Large for India & SAARC, Intl. Human Rights Commission
Honorable Ken. D. Bascombe JP
Grand Master of the Aurora District Grand Lodge No.2
Shamsul Arefeen
President of HHI Global Chapter
Distinguished Humanitarian Celebrity Supporters
Sachin Tendulkar
World renowned Cricket legend
Sanath Jayasuriya
Former Sri Lankan Cricketer
Syed Kirmani
Legendary Cricketer, India's greatest wicket keeper
Charu Sharma
Indian Commentator, Compere & Quizmaster
Chaminda Vaas
Sri Lankan Cricketer
J K Mahendra
Former Kerala Cricketer
Shantha Kumaran Sreesanth
Cricketer
Honorary Advisors Council
Robin DiMaggio
Chief Advisor of Media
H.E. Dr. Antonio Subas Ph.D.
Foreign Affairs
Hon: Lady Sigiri Kumari
Heads the Youth Sports Department
Jason Alexandra
Finance
Mr. Jasbir Nischal
Global Distinguished Advisor
Youth Council Honorary USA / Intl.
Honorable: Rio. A. Farquharson
President of the International Youth Council (UN Delegate)
Salena Puente
Youth Council
Sigiri Siriwardana
Youth Council
Prakriti Patnaik
Director of International Programs, HHI Student Council