IRARA is embedded within Sri Lanka’s national, provincial and community systems, ensuring returnees are reintegrated through recognised institutional pathways rather than supported in isolation.
Through structured engagement with ministries, semi-government bodies, hospitals, education providers and civil society networks, IRARA delivers sustainable reintegration aligned with national labour, migration and social protection frameworks.
IRARA is aligned with the following Government and Non-Governmental bodies ensuring that structured pathways are in place reintegration purposes.
Ministry of Labour
Engaged in 2024 to strengthen national alignment and policy coordination.
Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment
Since 2024, IRARA has maintained structured engagement with SLBFE to formalise collaboration and recognition of our reintegration support. Ongoing dialogue with senior officials strengthens alignment with national overseas employment frameworks.
Industrial Development Board
Supports beneficiaries in developing viable, market-aligned business plans, including home feasibility assessments.
Vocational Training Authority
Provides NVQ certification through Recognition of Prior Learning, formalising skills and improving employability.
National Fisheries Society and Northsea Ltd
Support sustainable livelihoods in fisheries and coastal communities.
IRARA also works with the following actors throughout Sri Lanka:
Civil Society Organisations & NGOs:
EU & International Alignment:
Health & Medical Network:
District & community integration
Referral pathways also include mental health units within government-run hospitals nationwide.
How We Work
• Sustainable livelihoods aligned with skills and local market demand
• Increased employability and entrepreneurship
Strengthened local economic participation
• Reduced unsafe re-migration through informed decision-making
• Improved psychosocial wellbeing and community acceptance
• Long-term stability for returnees and their families
