DEVELOPMENT

project designing (fundraising)

research (communications)

Training

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RESEARCH
Applications in user-led and participatory techniques at any corner of the world
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DOCUMENTATION
From proceedings to IT-based storage systems that suits clients' requirement
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MONITORING
Performance to impact assessment on regular basis for donors located away from Sri Lanka
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TRAINING
A range of training packages in communications and project designing
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PARTICIPATORY VIDEO
Documentaries and counter-advertising products involving affected communities
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PUBLICATIONS
Simple language and colourful illustrations/cartoons to suit both literate and ill-literate communities

We, believe that people tend to open-up with innovative ideas to address issues in the community, if you trust their ability
We are a team of experts in participatory community consultations in project designing and research

"Peedithayange Wedikawa"
(Theatre of Oppressed)
A Forum Theatre performed and conducted by people with mental illnesses and carers, for educating communities on Mental Health as a measure to Stigma and Discrimination. Partner: Nidahas Chinthana Sandadaya (Action Forum of Consumers in Mental Health) Sri Lanka.

“Matath Idak”
(A SPACE FOR ME)
A Drama Developed by Children with Disability Illustrating
The Dreams and Problems Encountered in Their Day-to-Day Life

I am a layperson interested in doing my duty to my parents and country. I started as a science journalist not qualified in journalism; then as a communications adviser to set-up an information centre again with no qualification or experience in management; then as a researcher & designer in monitoring mechanisms with no socio-economic professional background and led an international organisation in Sri Lanka dealing with persons with mental illnesses, with no qualifications or experience in institutional management or mental health. The secret behind my success was "living with my work, in and out of my work station with 100% commitment and interest to learn."

My life taught me something simple… "Commitment and discipline (and not just the qualifications and experience) will help us achieve our life targets. A process of actions (and not just the plans) would make our dreams come true."”

The idea of laymen's den sprouts initially with the aim to open avenues for laypersons committed to the development of our Nation. While many complain that our young generation have no clue about their role & have no commitment, with my experience working with them proved this a myth. Thus, we at laymen'sden thought we should open such avenues for youth wherever possible, leading them to understand their abilities, duties and commitments to their family, country and the world.

Chintha Munasinghe
Managing Director