Philanthropic and Global-Giving Activities
Proceeds from the sales of his latest two books -- Human Side of Globalization and TRADE for PEACE -- are donated to establish scholarships and a peace prize in Sri Lanka and a number of microloan projects through Kiva.org in more than thirty countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Through his latest book Commercial Providence Mendis has contributed additional funds for his philanthropic activities. In honor and memory of his mentor, the annual Edward Burdick Legislative Award was established at the University of Minnesota’s Hubert Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
Mendis and his family live in the Washington, D.C., area in the United States.
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