Newly expanded American Corner Matara inaugurated
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka – Julie Chung yesterday (Aug. 14) inaugurated the newly renovated American Corner in Matara.
Open since 2018, the American Corner in Matara serves as a bridge between the people of the United States and Sri Lanka through programs, events, and learning opportunities.
Following the renovation, the expanded American Corner in Matara has doubled its original capacity to host innovative, free programs for local Sri Lankan youth to learn entrepreneurship, leadership, English language, STEM, and other key areas. The American Corner in Matara is part of the United States’ global American Spaces network that comprises more than 600 cultural and information centers in more than 140 countries in every geographic region worldwide.
Ambassador Chung remarked at the event: “The American Corner Matara has long been a hub for learning, innovation, and cultural exchange in this vibrant southern Sri Lankan community. With this newly expanded space, we are pleased to meet the growing demand, enabling us to provide even more resources that support economic opportunities, education, and social inclusion for the people of Matara and the broader southern region.”