Bridging Lanka

Real People. Real Impact. Meet the team driving the vision Lanka
Kalveena Navaratnarajah Treasurer, BoD (Aus)
Management Accountant by day, purpose-led changemaker by heart.

Kalveena Navaratnarajah brings precision, empathy, and impact to everything she does—from supporting Nutrien branches across Australia to rebuilding lives in as Treasurer of Bridging Lanka
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Employee Spotlight: Making an Impact at Work and Beyond – KKalveena NavaratnarajahArticle Credit: Sarah Aberdein, Internal Communications Advisor, Nutrien

Kalveena’s story is one of quiet determination, cross-continental moves, and a deep connection to purpose. Born in Malaysia and of Sri Lankan heritage, she studied in England before launching a finance career that brought her to Australia. After over a decade in corporate insolvency, she joined Rural Co in 2017 and now works at Nutrien as a management accountant, supporting branches across Victoria, Queensland, and Tasmania.

Behind the spreadsheets lies a deeper drive: “I’ve always been looking for something more—something that gives meaning beyond the day-to-day,” she says.
That “something” arrived unexpectedly at a gala dinner for Bridging Lanka, a not-for-profit rebuilding lives in Mannar, northern Sri Lanka. Moved by their story, Kalveena offered to help with accounting. Months later, she was invited to join the board as Treasurer.

Since then, she’s volunteered her time and expertise, supporting programs that uplift those with limited opportunities. In 2024, she visited Mannar for the first time, experiencing the realities of the work firsthand: monsoon rains, mosquitoes, and minimal infrastructure. “It was grounding in the best way,” she reflects.
She helped distribute food parcels, met local families, and sat with young women eager to rewrite their futures. “There’s hardship, yes. But there’s also so much potential. Sometimes all it takes is one person believing in you.”

Kalveena sees clear parallels between her work at Nutrien and her volunteer efforts: “Inspiration, innovation, collaboration, visibility—those are the things that drive me.” Whether guiding branch managers or supporting people in Mannar, it’s all about impact.
Bridging Lanka is entirely volunteer-run and funded through philanthropy, grants, and campaigns. “We do a lot with a little,” she says. “And we’re always looking for people who want to help—donate, attend an event, or even just share our story.”

To learn more or support Bridging Lanka’s campaigns, visit bridginglanka.org

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🐾 In just one month, it’s —and Bridging Lanka is on a mission to protect lives, both human and animal.

We’ve already vaccinated and sterilised nearly 3,000 stray dogs in Mannar. Our goal is to reach 7,000—creating safer streets, reducing rabies, and building a compassionate model of care that can be replicated across Sri Lanka.

We believe in dignity for all living creatures.
Through our Catch–Neuter–Vaccinate–Release campaign, we’re preventing suffering, training vets, equipping volunteers, and transforming communities.

We’ve raised $1,560 of our $12,000 goal—and we need your help to keep going.

So here’s our ask….

*If just 500 people gave $21, we’d get there.
That’s less than a dinner out—but it could mean a lifetime of safety for a stray dog in Mannar.

👉 Donate. Share. Speak up.
Because compassion is contagious—and every life matters.

A Rabies Free Mannar - Catch Neuter Vaccinate Release