Elmo Jayawardena

Elmo Jayawardena
Born
Moratuwa
EducationSt. Sebastian's College, Moratuwa
Occupationspilot, 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. He won the Gratiaen Prize for his novel Sam's Story (2001).

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