Rev. Dr. Sebastian, an experienced development professional, is a visionary with more than 30 years of involvement in serving the poor, abandoned, and marginalized sections of the society. His works over the years through passionate service to the poor and needy fetched him much acclaimed national and international awards and certificates of recognition. He was conferred Doctor of Honors in Social Work by MEDICINA ALTERNATIVE affiliated to the Open International University for Complimentary Medicines, Sri Lanka in the year 2010.