IEEE Sri Lanka Section SIGHT | Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology
IEEE SIGHT (Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology) is a global network of IEEE volunteers dedicated to applying technology for the benefit of humanity. We partner with underserved communities to identify their needs and develop sustainable technology solutions.
As part of the IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB), SIGHT focuses on creating measurable impact through engineering innovation, education, and community engagement.
Executive Positions
Student Branch Affinity Groups
The IEEE Student Branch at NSBM Green University has petitioned and formed the NSBM SB SIGHT Affinity Group, the first SIGHT affinity group tied to any student branch in Sri Lanka. The petition was submitted on 10 September 2025.
The NSBM SB SIGHT group aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). It targets underserved communities across Sri Lanka’s 25 districts, including rural students, visually impaired children, and digitally vulnerable populations. Partnerships are being built with rural schools and blind institutions.
The petition includes four scalable projects focused on assistive technology demonstrations for visually impaired children, hands-on STEM workshops in rural schools, cybercrime awareness sessions, and leadership development programs.