Stephanie Siriwardhana Takes Infinite Grace Foundation and I SEE YOU Movement to the United States

Sri Lankan-founded initiatives expand to New York, carrying a message of compassion, dignity and second chances to a wider audience.

From a Sri Lankan Dream to a Global Vision

More than 12 years after beginning with a simple desire to make people feel seen, loved and valued, Stephanie Siriwardhana is taking the next step in her philanthropic journey. The Infinite Grace Foundation and the I SEE YOU Movement have officially launched in the United States, marking a significant milestone for initiatives that originated in Sri Lanka.

The expansion represents more than a geographical milestone. It signals an ambition to extend a message of human connection and inclusion across borders, reaching people who may feel overlooked, forgotten or excluded from opportunities.

For Siriwardhana, the journey has developed far beyond what she initially imagined. Celebrating the launch in New York, including in the iconic setting of Times Square, represents a moment of reflection on the years of commitment, support and belief that have helped bring the vision to this stage.

The Power of Being Seen

At the heart of Infinite Grace and the I SEE YOU Movement is a simple but meaningful principle: every person deserves to feel valued.

Over the years, the vision has centred on creating opportunities to help people, open doors and offer second chances. Its message highlights the importance of recognising individual worth, particularly among those who may feel marginalised or forgotten.

The I SEE YOU Movement reinforces this philosophy through its emphasis on acknowledging people beyond their circumstances and reminding them that their lives matter. In a world where social and economic challenges can leave individuals feeling isolated, such a message places empathy and human dignity at the centre of its purpose.

The launch in the United States creates an opportunity to carry these values into a new environment, potentially connecting the initiatives with new communities, volunteers and supporters.

Building the American Chapter

Siriwardhana has acknowledged the contribution of Rushdhun Ramzy, whose belief in the vision and support helped make the American chapter possible.

She also recognised the volunteers, supporters and individuals who have stood alongside the initiatives throughout their development. Their contribution, she noted, forms an important part of the milestone, reflecting the collective effort behind a mission that began with a modest aspiration.

Establishing a presence in a new country also brings fresh responsibilities. Developing partnerships, building community relationships and identifying meaningful ways to support people will be important as the initiatives continue to grow.

While the US launch marks a new beginning, Siriwardhana has acknowledged that there is still much to learn and build. The emphasis remains on creating opportunities to touch lives and extending the reach of the initiatives' underlying message.

Carrying Sri Lankan Values Beyond Borders

The expansion offers a story of a vision born in Sri Lanka reaching an international audience through a commitment to compassion and service. It also reflects how initiatives grounded in local experience can seek opportunities to make a broader contribution.

For Siriwardhana, the milestone is both a celebration of progress and a reminder of the work ahead. The journey that began more than a decade ago now enters a new chapter, with the ambition of helping more people feel recognised, supported and valued.

Born in Sri Lanka and built around a message of love, Infinite Grace Foundation and the I SEE YOU Movement now look towards the United States as the next stage in their development. The launch in New York marks the beginning of that chapter, with the wider vision continuing to guide the work ahead.