GALLERY: Sri Lankan benefit concert - 13wham.com

Pittsford, N.Y. — One Home Global Foundation hosted an evening of Sri Lankan Tamil music that put Sri Lankan heritage in the spotlight. For generations, the resilient musical traditions have accompanied religious ceremonies and significant moments in Tamil life, continuing through periods of civil conflict and displacement. MORE: Sri Lankan American Association brings annual Thai Pongal Festival to Macedon The non-profit is working to empower displaced youth. “It feels nice, like a family coming together in celebration, like something like a wedding, and we're all here for a purpose, mission, supporting youth in Jaffna, Sri Lanka,” said Subanky Sivagananalingam, the director of OneHome Global Foundation. The event has a fundraising goal of $25,000. Proceeds will help expand youth mentorship and mental health support initiatives for young people in northern Sri Lanka next year. To donate, click here . __________