An initial discussion was held between Room to Read and the University of Kelaniya regarding the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Library and Information Science.

The meeting took place with Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, on February 10, 2026, at the Vice-Chancellor’s office, to explore potential areas of collaboration.

The event was attended by Mr Michael Bowers, Chief Programme Implementation Officer; Mr K. Pathmannathan, Country Director for Sri Lanka; and Mr Indika Ganegoda, Senior Manager, representing Room to Read.

Representing the University of Kelaniya were Senior Professor Nilanthi De Silva, Vice Chancellor; Senior Professor M. K. Weerasinghe; Senior Professor W. A. Weerasooriya; Dr Priyanwada Wanigasooriya, Head of the Department of Library and Information Science; and Dr Niluka Harshani.