Congratulations to both Shashiprabha Warnasooriya Mudiyansele (English class) and Atsushi Aoki (Japanese class) who received the highest marks from their peers, mentors, and Shizenkan faculty at the Final Seminar Conference held on April 26 and 27.

At the Final Seminar Conference, Shizenkan students demonstrate the results of their 20 months of study at Shizenkan and present their unique projects: a business plan and a speech addressing some pressing social issues.

Shashi Prabhawar introduced low-cost biodegradable sanitary pads made from banana fiber to address menstrual product inaccessibility in Sri Lanka. Targeting tea estate women, Leora combines sustainability, social impact, and financial viability.

Aoki proposed a simple and low-cost cancer screening method using blood tests. By integrating highly accurate, scalable devices into regular health checkups, the goal is to improve early detection rates and reduce social losses.

During the presentation, one student shared a memorable story while reflecting on their life at Shizenkan.

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When I entered Shizenkan, I had over 15 years of experience in the NPO sector.
During one of our early conversations, a classmate told me, ‘Frankly, I don’t really trust NPOs.’

I felt a deep divide—not just in values, but in how we saw the world.

But two years later, that same person came to a children’s cafeteria, wearing an apron, helping peel potatoes for lunch, and even staying afterward to vacuum and clean up the room.

That moment—simple as it was—meant everything. It showed me how real change happens through shared experiences.

At Shizenkan, we learn finance, strategy, and leadership.
But the greatest lesson may come from the human side of the experience: spending time with people from completely different backgrounds, listening deeply, and building trust.

Shizenkan program brings together professionals from the business world and the social sector—people who might otherwise never meet.

They collaborate on projects, debate late into the night, and learn how their unique strengths can complement one another.
Over time, assumptions fall away, and something new emerges: mutual respect, shared vision, and unexpected friendships.

Shizenkan is more than an MBA.
It’s a space where transformation happens—not just in what you know, but in how you see others and yourself.
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We hope that all students will strive to realize their projects and will support their efforts in any way possible.

Great job everyone!