Upuli Gamage and Chamali Gamage, two identical twin sisters, turned a simple idea into a meaningful national and global movement by establishing the Sri Lanka Twins Organization on 23rd of August 1993. What started as a shared vision soon became a pioneering initiative in Sri Lanka, bringing twins and multiple-birth families together under one supportive community. Three decades later, their small idea has grown into one of the world's most vibrant twin communities.
Upuli Gamage and Chamali Gamage, two identical twin sisters, turned a simple idea into a meaningful national and global movement by establishing the Sri Lanka Twins Organization on 23rd of August 1993. What started as a shared vision soon became a pioneering initiative in Sri Lanka, bringing twins and multiple-birth families together under one supportive community.
At a time when there was limited recognition or networking opportunities for twins, their effort created a space for connection, identity, and belonging. The organization was founded to celebrate the bond of twinhood while offering support and friendship to twins, triplets, and their families. Over time, it grew into a national platform that fostered awareness, unity, and lasting relationships among multiples across the country.
Through their dedication, Upuli and Chamali Gamage transformed a personal understanding into a lasting movement that continues to represent unity, identity, and family-like connection among multiples in Sri Lanka. The organization became more than just a social group — it created a sense of belonging for families with multiples, providing opportunities for friendships, gatherings, awareness programs, and memorable events celebrating twinhood.
Upuli and Chamali's vision helped transform isolated experiences into a nationwide family of multiples. Their dedication showed how one idea, driven by passion and understanding, could create lasting connections among thousands of people.
To unite the local and international multiples and establish the world as a trouble-free and victorious place — while developing the educational, economic, and social aspects of the less privileged multiple families and thereby contributing to national development.
We want every family of multiples — parents, siblings, twins, triplets — to be seen as a family that needs and deserves a helping hand. Through shared culture and shared skills, we believe we can build cohesiveness between countries.
Upuli and Chamali Gamage register the Sri Lanka Twins Organization in Boralesgamuwa.
Sri Lanka becomes the first country to field competitive sporting teams composed entirely of twins.
Attended by His Excellency the Prime Minister, SLTO hosts one of the biggest gatherings of twins in history.
The Official World Record Committee accepts Miss & Mr. Twin Global as an official record attempt.
SLTO's delegation performs at the China International Twins Festival, opening new global partnerships.
Sri Lanka hosts the world's first international pageant exclusively for twins.
SLTO welcomes twins from every background — ethnic, religious, geographic, and economic.
Every program reaches the whole household, not just the twins themselves.
Sport, music, dance, presenting — every gift gets a stage and a community to celebrate it.
Whether you're a twin, a parent of multiples, or simply someone who wants to support the work — there's a place for you here.
