Global Placements with Samutthāna
Take the trip that gives back.
A three-week placement in Sri Lanka combining hands-on mental health training, community volunteering and cultural immersion — hosted by Samutthāna, the King's College London Resource Centre for Trauma, Displacement and Mental Health.
03
Weeks in Sri Lanka
05
Partner Organisations
02
Certified Workshops
04
Cities Visited
What We Offer
Everything you need for the placement.
Your package is designed to remove the logistics, so you can focus on the placement, the people you'll meet, and the training itself.
- 01 AccommodationSafe and comfortable accommodation on a sharing basis, with breakfast included every day.
- 02 TransportAir-conditioned luxury coach transfers to and from placements, sightseeing locations and training venues.
- 03 MealsLunch provided on all placement and training days throughout the three weeks.
Package does not include
- Airfare and visa charges
- Dinner on all days
- Lunch and transport on days of leisure and shopping
Destination: Sri Lanka · Duration: 03 Weeks
Your Itinerary
A week-by-week look at the placements, training and cultural experiences that make up the trip.
Week 01
Arrival in Sri Lanka
- Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, transfer to accommodation
- Day at leisure
Samutthāna
- Orientation session followed by lunch
- Workshop on Mental Health & Wellbeing — Dr Kavinda De Silva
Lankadhara Care Home
- Volunteering with staff and children in care, engaging in recreational and daily activities
Cultural Tour
- Visits to a Buddhist temple, Hindu kovil, mosque and Catholic church — a look at Sri Lanka's spiritual diversity
Samutthāna
- Workshop on practitioner burnout — Dr Nathalie Panabokke
- Lunch and group discussion
Day at Leisure & Rest Day
- Free time to explore Colombo at your own pace
Week 02
MJF Charitable Foundation
- Full day at the school for children with special needs — engaging with students, daily activities and families
Samutthāna
- Yoga and wellness activity
- Suicide Gatekeeper Training — Mr Nivendra Uduman, certified by the QPR Institute, USA
Shopping / Sightseeing
- Exploring the city of Colombo at leisure
Depart to Kandy
- En route: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Saradiyel Village, for a taste of rural village life
Kandy — Sightseeing & Kandy General Hospital
- Temple of the Tooth Relic and Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
- Full-day visit and volunteer work at the mental health unit, Kandy General Hospital
Child Action Lanka
- Full-day volunteering with orphans and street children in daily field activities
Depart to Galle
- Travel to the southern coast for the final week
Week 03
Explore Galle
- The historic Galle Fort and the golden beaches of Galle
Sun, Sea & Sand
- A full day of rest and relaxation on the coast
Return to Colombo
- En route: visit to a turtle hatchery
National Institute of Mental Health
- Visit to the NIMH external facility, followed by lunch
- Wrap-up discussion with the Samutthāna team
Farewell
- Reflective presentation and farewell dinner
Day at Leisure & Departure
- Free time, then departure to Bandaranaike International Airport
Resources
Want it all on hand?
Download the full itinerary or the Global Placements brochure as a PDF — the same week-by-week schedule, plus everything included in your package.