Elmo Jayawardena

Elmo Jayawardena
Born
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationSt. Sebastian's College, Moratuwa
Occupation(s)pilot, philanthropist, writer, novelist, storyteller and author
Known forSam's Story
SpouseDili Jayawardena
AwardsGratiaen Prize (2001)

Elmo Jayawardena is a Sri Lankan pilot, philanthropist, writer, novelist, storyteller and author. He is the founder and President of AFLAC (The Association For Lighting A Candle) International, a humanitarian organization that actively works towards alleviating poverty.[1][2] He won the Gratiaen Prize for his novel Sam's Story (2001).[3]

  1. ^ "Elmo Jayawardena – Sri Lanka Guardian". slguardian.org. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  2. ^ "Capt. Elmo flying high with multiple roles". www.sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  3. ^ "Sam's Story: A look into ravaged Sri lanka". Hindustan Times. 2009-06-23. Retrieved 2023-11-11.