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SLAGW

Sri Lanka Association of Greater Washington, an affiliate of the Sri Lanka Association of Washington DC, focuses entirely on  charitable activities. Since gaining tax exempt status in March 2002 our focus has been to assist educational and humanitarian programs in Sri Lanka. In addition, the board has approved several other charities as "Recommended and Approved Charities" for long term giving by donors and members of SLAGW.

Achieving 501(c) (3) status under the IRS code has provided an incentive for donors to contribute funds to worthy activities that are being carried out by SLAGW. These donations are exempt from federal taxes, and deductible to the extent of the law.

UPDATE: SLAGW - NEW BY LAWS - Adopted At The 2005 SGM
 

 
SLAGW Projects

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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

   

 

                        
bulletManrosa 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.
 

bulletNEST, 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.


bulletCeylon School Of The Deaf & Blind, Rathmalana

 
bulletRichmond 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.

bulletBoossa 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


   

    

 

 

 

bulletTsunami Relief

bulletThe 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
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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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