58 | Global Lessons from Sri Lanka on Disability, Dignity, and Child Advocacy- Why it Matters Everywhere

From Sri Lanka to the World: Rethinking How We Care for Every Child

In this deeply meaningful episode of Medicine Motherhood Missions, Johanna sits down with Annja —

a special education consultant, nonprofit leader, and advocate for children with special needs in Sri Lanka.

Raised in Dubai and now serving in Sri Lanka alongside her husband, Dr. Mithiksha, Annja shares the heart behind

We’RE SL, a nonprofit founded to be forerunners of restoration and revival in their island nation.

Together, they discuss the realities of special needs education in Sri Lanka, the biblical truth that every child is created in the image of God, the importance of awareness and education

but most of all acceptance for parents.

Without acceptance, the first actionable steps towards help for the child could be delayed.

We also discuss why protecting the dignity and rights of children matters globally.

Annja also shares about Project Embrace, an initiative providing school supplies and encouragement to children in underserved communities —

reminding us that compassion can transform lives one child at a time.

This conversation is both eye-opening and hope-filled, inviting listeners to rethink how we see disability, service, and the sacred value of every human life.

🌿 In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Special needs education in Sri Lanka

• Cultural perspectives surrounding disability

• Biblical views on the sanctity and dignity of life

• Child rights, protection, and education

• Global health and advocacy for vulnerable children

• The mission and vision behind We’RE SL

• Project Embrace and serving underserved communities

• Faith, nonprofit leadership, and sustainable impact

💛 Memorable Takeaway:

“Every child carries the image of God, and every act of compassion becomes part of restoration.”

🔗 Connect & Support

Learn more about We’RE SL and how to support Project Embrace through the links below:

www.weresl.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/were_srilankan/

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