SLAGW
Projects
 Educate
Lanka
"EducateLanka"
is a subsidiary of the “Wave of Hope” Foundation, an
independent, non-profit student fundraising campaign
established in April, 2005
(http://www.waveofhopes.com).
Wave of Hope foundation was created for the solitary
purpose of rebuilding schools and houses in Sri
Lanka that were affected by the devastating Tsunami.
However, after realizing the impressive success of
the Wave of Hope campaign, we decided to take the
rebuilding process of our nation a few steps forward
with the idea of EducateLanka.
As students, we believe “Education” of the youth is
the foundation of every country. After witnessing
the desperate situation of our country, we consider
it is our responsibility and our obligation to step
up to the plate and give back to Sri Lanka what she
has bestowed in all of us over so many years. Thus,
we decided to create a unique path for all of the
expatriates who live in different parts of the world
to come together and be a helping hand to the
deserving underserved children in Sri Lanka to
fulfill their lifetime dream - EDUCATION.
Mission
The mission of EducateLanka is to be a helping hand
to the children in Sri Lanka that are denied
education mainly because of financial destitution.
We intend to act as an independent entity to bring
together a group of Sponsors/Donors from all over
the world to support those children who desperately
seek financial support to continue/start their
education. EducateLanka believes this could be
achieved through various types of channels,
regardless of ethnicity, color or religion.
Students sponsored by SLAGW
Manrosa
Home Of Love, Dankotuwa
This
home was inaugurated in October 1999. The property
was a donation by the children of a very wealthy
family after the demise of their parents. The
instruction was that it should be used as a
charitable institution to shelter and care for
destitute elders. A committee of social workers
headed by a very dedicated resident administrator,
Mrs. Annie Samaranayake, who is a lay Franciscan,
and an active social worker carries out the
administration. The 4 bed roomed home accommodates
ten female elders selected from among the poorest of
the poor in society, who have been left destitute
for various reasons. They do not discriminate
against race, community or religion. The home is
extremely well maintained. The gardens were in full
bloom and the floors are spotless.
Caring for the elderly takes a tremendous amount of
sacrifice and dedication and certainly Mrs.
Samaranayake (who met and chatted with us),
demonstrates these qualities. She indicated that
they do not receive Government or international
funding. The local community brings in donations of
dry rations and alms. The donation from SLAGW was
much appreciated, and they look forward to help from
other donors.
NEST,
Hendala
This
is a branch of a non-profit organization which is
spread over many districts throughout the country.
With the help of international and local donors,
they offer rehabilitation and support services to
people diagnosed with long-term illnesses, such as
AIDS, victims of drug abuse, mental illness, etc.
Subsequent to hospitalization, the patient can
transfer to one of these facilities, for probably
one or two months and are cared for by a group of
very enthusiastic, compassionate and well trained
staff, who receive their guidance and training from
no other than, the NESTS’ Patron, Dr. Diyanath
Samarasinghe, Associate Professor, Psychiatric Dept.
of the Medical Faculty, University of Colombo.
The
two main goals of the NEST are, first to steer
people away from prolonged institutionalization
(which is very common in Sri Lanka), bring them in
to the halfway home, where they are surrounded with
peace, calm and tranquility (not forgetting the
emphasis on medications when deemed necessary). They
are also taught life-skills, and then reunited with
family and the community. Secondly, NEST takes a
firm stand on denouncing stigmatization, which as we
are all aware, could play a major role in the
recovery process, and enhances their quality of
life.
Ceylon
School Of The Deaf & Blind, Rathmalana
Richmond
Fellowship
Richmond Fellowship Lanka (RFL) is a
registered NGO under the Voluntary Social Services
Act in Sri Lanka. It is a non-profit voluntary
organization that offers skilled care to those who
are mentally and emotionally disturbed and who
require rehabilitation in addition to medication
before they can re-integrate with the family and the
community. RFL provides accommodation for twenty
males and females.
RFL
is affiliated to RF International based in the
United Kingdom ,and is thereby linked to similar
organizations offering a global network of
therapeutic communities.
Boossa
Homes
Some of
the homes made with Sri Lanka Association's fundings
at Boossa Near Galle were declared open by
Ve.Dhammasiri Nayaka Thera, Ve.D.Vimalananda Thera
and Ven.R.Subhuti Thera. These beautiful new homes
were donated to the families of desabled soldiers in
Sri Lanka. July 2007
Tsunami
Relief
The
Ceylon School For The Deaf & Blind
Meal
Donation Sceme
The Ceylon
School for the Deaf & Blind founded in 1912 is a
residential institution, catering to nearly 600
impaired children in 3 schools, irrespective of race
or religion. The school provides free board and
education to the children most of whom come from
very poor backgrounds.
Our largest expense is
for food.
The
children are served 3 main meals and evening tea
each day, where the emphasis is on wholesome
nutritious food
The
Government subsidy hardly meets a fraction of the
cost involved. Therefore the school has to depend
largely on your generosity and kindness. What better
way is there of celebrating a birthday, an
anniversary or remembering a loved one?
You can
either select a meal from the list below, or make a
donation to the Meal Fund.
Please fill out the form and send it to us together
with payment by cheque in favour of:
Ceylon School for
the Deaf & Blind – Meals Account.
Post
it to The
Meals
Coordinator at
the below address.
The Ceylon
School for the Deaf & Blind
521
Galle Road, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka
For further details please contact:
Mrs. Subasinghe
Tel: 94-11-2611338 (from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
on week days)
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