The tragedy of the Boxing Day tsunami inspired extraordinary acts of courage and determination, particularly from women who went above and beyond. They led critical relief efforts, rebuilt their communities, and continued to drive progress across the island. One such woman was Kumari Kulathanga, a former head of the Matara Women’s Chamber of Commerce.On 26 December she and her family were returning from their tea plantation in Morawaka, about two hours away, when they heard a tidal wave had struck Sri Lanka and their town, Matara. They lived near the beach,…
