About Us — Italy Lions

👑 Our Mission

Empowering Sri Lankans Across Italy

Italy Lions was born from a simple truth: the Sri Lankan community in Italy is strong, talented, and ambitious — but scattered. We lacked a central place to connect, support each other, and grow together.

We created Italy Lions to change that. A platform where you can find your people, discover businesses run by your community, and celebrate the rich culture that makes us who we are.

Whether you're a new arrival looking for support, a business owner wanting more customers, or a long-time resident wanting to stay connected — Italy Lions is your home.

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Community Members

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Businesses Listed

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Regions of Italy

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Community Driven

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we build and every decision we make.

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Community First

Every feature, every decision is made to serve and strengthen the Sri Lankan community in Italy. Nothing matters more than the people we serve.

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Trust & Safety

We work to keep this a safe, respectful space: clear rules, a report button on everything, and moderators who act on what is reported. Businesses and members here are community-listed rather than verified by us, so always check who you are dealing with.

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Cultural Pride

We celebrate both Sri Lankan and Italian cultures. Our platform honors where we come from while embracing where we live — bridging two great nations.

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Growth Together

We believe in collective success. When one business grows, the whole community benefits. We build tools that help everyone rise together.

Our Story

From an idea to a home online for Sri Lankans across Italy.

2022

The Idea Is Born

Frustrated by the lack of a dedicated space for Sri Lankans in Italy, our founder begins building a vision: one platform to unite the entire community.

2023

Building the Community

Early outreach across Sri Lankan groups and communities in Italy — building momentum and trust before the platform even launched.

2024

Italy Lions Platform Launches

The Italy Lions website and community directory goes live, and the first members and businesses begin to join.

2025

App Development Begins

With a growing community behind us, we begin building the Italy Lions mobile app — bringing everything together in one seamless experience.

2026 →

The Future

App launch, expanded features, jobs board, rental listings, and becoming the definitive platform for the Sri Lankan diaspora across all of Europe.

The Pride Behind Italy Lions

A passionate team of Sri Lankans who call Italy home.

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Ranjula

Founder & CEO

Hospitality entrepreneur, Airbnb host, and content creator. The visionary behind Italy Lions.

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Anoma S.

Head of Community

Community builder and events coordinator. Connecting Sri Lankans across Italy every day.

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Dulith P.

Business Relations

Helps Sri Lankan businesses grow their presence and visibility through Italy Lions.

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Malini K.

Content & Community

Storyteller bringing our community's stories, journeys, and highlights to life on the platform.

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