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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About Lanka Development Journalist Forum

Reg: L-170412

Founded
Foundation type
National NGO (Active)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Sri Lanka
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
Peer average: 43

Red flags

· All clear
NGO Secretariat deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lanka Development Journalist Forum is a registered community development nonprofit, Sri Lanka. It is registered with the NGO Secretariat of Sri Lanka. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is LK-NGO-L-170412. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Lanka Development Journalist Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 43 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Sri Lanka is 43/100.

Lanka Development Journalist Forum is registered in Sri Lanka. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Lanka Development Journalist Forum is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Sri Lanka. It operates as a National NGO (Active).

Lanka Development Journalist Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the NGO Secretariat. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among community development charities registered in Sri Lanka: Lanka Development Journalist Forum's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 is in line with the peer average of 43/100.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sri Lanka under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

A.
A. W. Asjain (+94776653694)

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Headlines - Print Edition Sri Lanka’s minority women face political hurdles - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

www.dailymirror.lk · · Neutral

Minority women excluded from Sri Lankan politics - Minority Rights Group

minorityrights.org · · Neutral

Six months later, Ranwala says his PhD certificate may take more time to come - The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka

www.sundaytimes.lk · · Neutral

Decisive leadership needed to ensure changing minority political representation does not hinder claims for rights and justice in Sri Lanka - Minority Rights Group

minorityrights.org · · Neutral

Second In Person Convening New Delhi India - Event | ORF - orfonline.org

www.orfonline.org · · Neutral

Launch of Incubator Spaces for Free Expression, Information Rights, and Innovation at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

www.dailymirror.lk · · Positive

Sri Lanka’s first-ever sign language journalist makes her debut - Daily FT

www.ft.lk · · Neutral

Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Headlines - Print Edition When ‘Stay Home’ wasn’t an option - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

www.dailymirror.lk · · Neutral

Role of journalism in safe labour migration highlighted by civil society - Daily FT

www.ft.lk · · Neutral

In pursuit of quality education: The struggles of a less-privileged primary school in Kurunegala - The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka

www.sundaytimes.lk · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Headlines - Print Edition Sri Lanka’s minority women face political hurdles - Daily M
Feb 2026
www.dailymirror.lk
Minority women excluded from Sri Lankan politics - Minority Rights Group
Jan 2026
minorityrights.org
Six months later, Ranwala says his PhD certificate may take more time to come - The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka
Jun 2025
www.sundaytimes.lk
Decisive leadership needed to ensure changing minority political representation does not hinder claims for rights and ju
Jun 2025
minorityrights.org
Second In Person Convening New Delhi India - Event | ORF - orfonline.org
Mar 2024
www.orfonline.org
Launch of Incubator Spaces for Free Expression, Information Rights, and Innovation at the University of Sri Jayewardenep
Nov 2022
www.dailymirror.lk
Sri Lanka’s first-ever sign language journalist makes her debut - Daily FT
Jan 2021
www.ft.lk
Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Headlines - Print Edition When ‘Stay Home’ wasn’t an option - Daily Mirror - Sri Lank
May 2020
www.dailymirror.lk
Role of journalism in safe labour migration highlighted by civil society - Daily FT
Feb 2020
www.ft.lk
In pursuit of quality education: The struggles of a less-privileged primary school in Kurunegala - The Sunday Times, Sri
Jan 2019
www.sundaytimes.lk

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Peer charities

Other community development in Sri Lanka, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lanka Development Journalist Forum This page 43 - -
Street Child 43 - -
Foundation of Goodness 43 - -
Navajeevana Healthcare Centre 43 - -
Acted 43 - -
ChildFund- Sri Lanka 43 - -
Hellabeem Sri Lanka 43 - -
Awake A Nation (Guarantee) Limited 43 - -
Agnes Wijesuriya -Childrens' and Elders' Home 43 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
NGO Secretariat of Sri Lanka
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Lanka Development Journalist Forum

What is Lanka Development Journalist Forum?
Lanka Development Journalist Forum is a community development national ngo (active), Sri Lanka. Reg: L-170412
When was Lanka Development Journalist Forum founded?
Lanka Development Journalist Forum was founded in 2009.
Who leads Lanka Development Journalist Forum?
A. W. Asjain (+94776653694).
Where is Lanka Development Journalist Forum located?
Headquartered in Sri Lanka.
Is Lanka Development Journalist Forum trustworthy?
Lanka Development Journalist Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Lanka Development Journalist Forum's registration number?
Registration: LK-NGO-L-170412 (Sri Lanka).
What is Lanka Development Journalist Forum's website?
https://ldjf.org
Are donations to Lanka Development Journalist Forum tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sri Lanka under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.