Anithra brings over a decade of experience in the not-for-profit sector, consisting of a diverse portfolio of roles across various organizations and thematic focuses. Beginning her career at the Sri Lanka Youth Climate Action Network, she transitioned to World Vision Sri Lanka after obtaining her Bachelor's Degree in Law from the University of London. During her time in Melbourne, Anithra pursued a Master's Degree in International Development from RMIT University while actively engaging with Sisterworks, an organization dedicated to empowering refugee women. Upon returning to Sri Lanka, she integrated back into the landscape, collaborating with entities such as MSI, Pact International, and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. Anithra's expertise extends to thematic areas including enforced disappearances, torture, land rights, and labour issues, particularly within the apparel and plantation sectors of Sri Lanka.