Arogya Foundation For The Disabled

Spectaclel Presentation Campaign to Mark World Disable Day 2011

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A commeration ceromony organized by the Saviya Development Foundation was held at Sangamitta Girls' school, Galle to mark World Disable Day 2011. A spectaclel presentation campaign organized by the Arogya Foundation was also held. Here Holland Sri Devamitta Thero puts on pair on recipient. The Director General Ven. Unapane Ariyadamma Thero was also present.

Presentation of Diriya Prasadini Award to the Director General Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero the founder of the ‘Arogya’ Foundation for the Disabled

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Awarding of the ‘Diriya Prasadhani’ for selected personnel who have rendered remarkable services for Empowerment of the community with special needs in Sri Lanka, organized by the Saviya Development Foundation was held at the International day on 3rd December 2011 at the Sangamitta Girls College in Galle.At this ceremonial occasion the founder of the ‘Arogya’ Foundation for the Disabled the Director General Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero was presented with ‘Diriya Prasadhani’ award by the Chief Guest Honourable Mithripala Sirisena the Minister of Health, in appreciation of the services renderd for the Disabled community.

This International Disable day commemoration was graced by the Chief incumbent of Sri Nagarukkarama Buddhist Temple at Kalupe, Hikkaduwa the Most Ven. Ransagoda Rathanadhamma Thero, Most Ven. Karaputugala Dhammarathana Thero, Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Deputy Speaker, Chandima Weerakkody, Hon. Dr. M. P. Ramesh Pathirana and President of the Saviya Development Foundation Dr. Winston de Silva including a large gathering of able and Disable persons adults and children who performed cultural items at this celebration.

Donation from Bhante Taiwan Dhammananda

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Our foundation is very greatful to Bhante Taiwan Dhammananda has voluntarily contributed US$ 200 for the foundation by the Director General Ven.Unapana Ariyadhamma of the foundation.

Special Thanks to Madam Christine Mincher of England (U.K)

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Our foundation is very greatful to Madam Christine Mincher of England (U.K)considering the services rendered by the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled community has voluntarily contributed Sterling Pounds 500- for the purchase of a laptop for use to assist in Information Technology by the Director General Ven.Unapana Ariyadhamma of the foundation. We also thank the viewers of the facebook for responding.

Donation of US $ 200 from Ms. Li Rui Yi

2011-10-30T11:46:00.000+05:30

Ms. Li Rui Yi lives in Hongkong donates US$ 200 and hand painted wall hangers for the arogya Foundation. This donation received by the Director General Rev.Unapana Ariyadhamma at Nalandaramaya,Pathiragoda,Maharagama,Sri Lanka.

Donation of US$100 from Madam Mary Jakson

2011-10-30T11:45:00.000+05:30

Madam Mary Jakson lives in Africa donates US$ 100 for the Arogya Foundation. This donation received by the Director General Rev.Unapana Ariyadhamma at Nalandaramaya,Pathiragoda,Maharagama,Sri Lanka.

Donation of Assisitive Devices - 24 th September 2011

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Assistive devices were donated among disabled people on 24th September 2011 at NalandaRama Viharaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Sri lanka. Most. Venerable Yushi Shimada Of Japan were present as chief gusset and Most ven. Bhiksuni Chueh men of Taiwan were present as the guest of honor of the occasion. Director General of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled: Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, Venerable Talagala Sumanarathna Tero, Mr. Honjo from Japan, President of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled : Prof Ariyapala Perera, Assistant Secretary Mr. P. A. Gunawardena, Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, Assistant Secretary Mr. Upali Jayarathna, Member of Maharagama Urban Council: Mr. Pradeep Liyanage , Mr. Mahida Weerasighe: Managing director of the Sri Lankan granite And Marble (private) ltd. were present at the occasion.

Donation of Assisitive Devices - 24 th September 2011

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Treasurer of the organization Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka donates assistice device on the occation. The donation ceremony was held on 24th September 2011 at the Nalandarama Viharaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Director General of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled: Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, Venerable Talagala Sumanarathna Tero, Mr. Honjo from Japan, President of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled : Prof Ariyapala Perera, Assistant Secretary Mr. P. A. Gunawardena, Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, Assistant Secretary Mr. Upali Jayarathna, Member of Maharagama Urban Council: Mr. Pradeep Liyanage , Mr. Mahida Weerasighe: Managing director of the Sri Lankan granite And Marble (private) ltd. were present at the occasion.

Donation of Spectacles to Arogya Foundation - 24 th September 2011

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Handing over of a package of spectacles by Mrs. Gunanganee on be- half of Mr. Thusitha Weerasuriya and Mrs. Sanjeewanee Weerasuriya living in Canada.
The donation ceremony was held on 24th September 2011 at the Nalandarama Viharaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Venerable Talagala Sumanarathna Tero, Director General of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, President Prof Ariyapala Perera, Assistant Secretary Mr. P. A. Gunawardena, Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, and Assistant Secretary Mr. Upali Jayarathna were present at the occasion.

Donation of Assisitive Devices - 24 th September 2011

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Above pictures shows that the Chief guest of the occasion the Most Venerable Yushi Shimada of Japan is presenting donation of a specially made wheel chair to Ishara Tharinda Dissanayake, 06 year old disabled child living at Badalkumbura , Monaragala.
The donation ceremony was held on 24th September 2011 at the Nalandarama Viharaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Director General of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled: Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, Venerable Talagala Sumanarathna Tero, Mr. Honjo from Japan, President of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled : Prof Ariyapala Perera, Assistant Secretary Mr. P. A. Gunawardena, Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, Assistant Secretary Mr. Upali Jayarathna, Member of Maharagama Urban Council: Mr. Pradeep Liyanage , Mr. Mahida Weerasighe: Managing director of the Sri Lankan granite And Marble (private) ltd. were present at the occasion.

Donation of Assisitive Devices - 24 th September 2011

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President of the Organization Prof. Ariyapala Perera donates assistive device on tha occation.The donation ceremony was held on 24th September 2011 at the Nalandarama Viharaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Director General of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled: Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, Venerable Talagala Sumanarathna Tero, Mr. Honjo from Japan, President of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled : Prof Ariyapala Perera, Assistant Secretary Mr. P. A. Gunawardena, Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, Assistant Secretary Mr. Upali Jayarathna, Member of Maharagama Urban Council: Mr. Pradeep Liyanage , Mr. Mahida Weerasighe: Managing director of the Sri Lankan granite And Marble (private) ltd. were present at the occasion.

Donation of Assisitive Devices - 24 th September 2011

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Member of Maharagama Urban Council: Mr. Pradeep Liyanage donates assistice device on the occation. The donation ceremony was held on 24th September 2011 at the Nalandarama Viharaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Director General of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled: Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, Venerable Talagala Sumanarathna Tero, Mr. Honjo from Japan, President of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled : Prof Ariyapala Perera, Assistant Secretary Mr. P. A. Gunawardena, Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, Assistant Secretary Mr. Upali Jayarathna, Member of Maharagama Urban Council: Mr. Pradeep Liyanage , Mr. Mahida Weerasighe: Managing director of the Sri Lankan granite And Marble (private) ltd. were present at the occasion.

Donation of Assisitive Devices - 24 th September 2011

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Most venerable Udahamulle Saranapala Thero Most. Venerable Thalagala Sumanaratana Thero, and Most Venerable Thalapathpitiye Pungngnaloka Thero are presenting donation of a wheel chair to Mr. Comiton Stephen Wall living at Pathiragoda Maharagama, at the request of Mrs. J.M. Saunders.
Director General of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled: Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, Venerable Talagala Sumanarathna Tero, Mr. Honjo from Japan, President of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled : Prof Ariyapala Perera, Assistant Secretary Mr. P. A. Gunawardena, Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, Assistant Secretary Mr. Upali Jayarathna, Member of Maharagama Urban Council: Mr. Pradeep Liyanage , Mr. Mahida Weerasighe: Managing director of the Sri Lankan
granite And Marble (private) ltd. were present at the occasion.

Donation of Assisitive Devices - 24 th September 2011

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Mr. Mahida Weerasighe , the managing director of the Sri Lankan granite And Marble (private) ltd., presenting the donation of a wheel chair to Mr. R.P.Gnanasiri 78 years of age living at Delgoda, Meegahawatta, at the request of project officer Mr. Jayantha Premalal of the office of the Colombo District Secretariat.
The donation ceremony was held on 24th September 2011 at the Nalandarama Viharaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Director General of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled: Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, Venerable Talagala Sumanarathna Tero, Mr. Honjo from Japan, President of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled : Prof Ariyapala Perera, Assistant Secretary Mr. P. A. Gunawardena, Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, Assistant Secretary Mr. Upali Jayarathna, Member of Maharagama Urban Council: Mr. Pradeep Liyanage , Mr. Mahida Weerasighe: Managing director of the Sri Lankan
granite And Marble (private) ltd. were present at the occasion.

Donation of Assisitive Devices - 24 th September 2011

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The guest of honor of the occasion most ven. Bhiksuni Chueh Men of Taiwan is presenting a donation of a wheel chair to Yohani Resika Wickremasinghe , 13 years old child student in grade seven studying at Dehiwala Saint Pauls convent who has been without a leg by birth living in Dehiwala, Colombo district, at the request of Mr. Wehalle Piyathilaka.
The donation ceremony was held on 24th September 2011 at the Nalandarama Viharaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Director General of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled: Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, Venerable Talagala Sumanarathna Tero, Mr. Honjo from Japan, President of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled : Prof Ariyapala Perera, Assistant Secretary Mr. P. A. Gunawardena, Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, Assistant Secretary Mr. Upali Jayarathna, Member of Maharagama Urban Council: Mr. Pradeep Liyanage , Mr. Mahida Weerasighe: Managing director of the Sri Lankan granite And Marble (private) ltd. were present at the occasion.

Dinamina News 16 July 2011

2011-07-16T20:10:00.003+05:30

The above reports published in the news papers in Singapore (Shin Min Daily News of 24/05/2011) and Sri Lanka (Dinamina 16/07/2011) indicates the occasion of handing over the Relic Casket (Karanduwa). This presentation done by the Director General, of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled, in Sri Lanka, Rev. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero to Madam Minda Calaguian (arz) the Philippine Ambassador for Singapore was handed over to the Most Ven. Shi Fa Rong . This occasion to mark the Mothers' Day was also graced by Rev. Paul E. Staes of Singapore.

http://www.dinamina.lk/epaper/?id=11&tday=2011/07/16

Donation

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U. K. Lasitha Demith Kaushalya 18 years old boy who is having neurological problem (spinal cord / brain) and bedridden from 12 years (26/02/1993) was received special medical bed. This was donated by Madam Sng Choon Eng, Mr. Goh Kim Hua and philanthropists in Singapore under the guidance of Most Ven Thalagala Sumanarathana Thero. The donation ceremony was held on 27th June 2011 at the Lasithas’ residence No 22/10 A, Gammana Road, 1st Lane, Maharagama, Sri Lanka. Director General of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, President Prof Ariyapala Perera, Assistant Secretary Mr. P. A. Gunawardena, Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, Assistant Secretary Mr. Upali Jayarathna and Mr. Nihal Vithhanachchi were present at the occasion.

Spectacle from Mr Sudath Jayasinghe and Ms. Nelum Jayasinghe

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Mr Sudath Jayasinghe and Ms. Nelum Jayasinghe who lived in America New Jersey donated spectacle to distribute among people those who are having eye problems. On behalf of the donors, Ms. Indrani Perers; mother of Ms. Nelum Jayesinghe handed over the donation at the ceremony held at on 09th April 2011 at the NalandaRamaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Sri Lanka. Udahamulle Saranapala Thero, Director General of the foundation Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, President Prof Ariyapala Perera, Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, and P. A. Gunawardena were present at the occasion.

Donation of crutches

2011-04-24T21:27:00.004+05:30

Ms. K.G.S. Damayanthi lived in 350/3/10, Nidahas Mawatha, Makumbura, Pannipitiya, was received crutches. This was donated by Madam Sng Choon Eng, Mr. Goh Kim Hua and friends of KAH Motors – Singapore with the guidance of Most Ven. Talagala Sumanarathana Thero. The donation ceremony was held on 09th April 2011 at the NalandaRamaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Sri Lanka. Udahamulle Saranapala Thero, Director General of the foundation Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, President Prof Ariyapala Perera, Ms. Perera, Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, Ms. W.D.Perera, D. K. Perera and P A. Gunawardena were present at the occasion.

Wheel chair Donation

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Ms. Prema Herath lived in 140, Old Road, Pitipana, Homagama, was received wheel chair. This was donated by Madam Sng Choon Eng, Mr. Goh Kim Hua and friends of KAH Motors – Singapore with the guidance of Most Ven. Talagala Sumanarathana Thero. The donation ceremony was held at the 09th April 2011 at the NalandaRamaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Sri Lanka. Udahamulle Saranapala Thero, Director General of the foundation Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, President Prof Ariyapala Perera, Ms. Perera, Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, Ms. W.D.Perera, D. K. Perera and W. Gunawardena present at the occasion

Donation of Standing Chair

2011-04-24T20:57:00.006+05:30

Rashmi Rasangali 5 years old child who is having neurological problem was received special standing chair. This was donated by Madam Loo Scenic - Malaysia. The donation ceremony was held at the 09th April 2011 at the NalandaRamaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Sri Lanka. The picture shows the Rashmi Rasangali is sitting on given chair. Udahamulle Saranapala Thero, Director General of the foundation Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, President Prof Ariyapala Perera, Ms. Indrani Perera, Mr. Sumith Bandara Madevela, Ms. Padmini Madevela and W. Gunawardena present at the occasion.

Donation of Walker

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Mr. Pubudu Jagath Ratnayaka handed over one of the equipment (Walker) which donated by the Ms. Wasanthi Akenayaka who lived in England to the disabled Ms. Kusumawathi. The item received by the her family member Mr. B. A. Padmasiri on 24th December 2010 at the Nalandarama Viharaya Maharagama.

Director General of the foundation Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, Mr. Upali Jayarathna, Mr. P. A. Gunawardena also present at the occasion.

Ms. Wasanthi Akenayaka who lived in England donates equipments

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Ms. Wasanthi Akenayaka who lived in England donates equipments to the Arogya foundation for the Disabled to distribute among disabled people. The picture shows Mr. Pubudu Jagath Ratnayaka officially handed over the equipment on behalf of Ms. Wasanthi Akenayaka to the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled at the Nalandarama Viharaya Maharagama on 10.12.2010.

On the same occasion Mr. Pubudu Jagath Ratnayaka handed over one of the equipment (Walker) to the disabled Mr. S. J. Gamini Pushpakumara.

Director General of the foundation Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, Secretary Dr. K. A. L. Dilani, International Coordination Secretary Mr. Thusitha Weerawardena, Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, Mr. Upali Jayarathna, also present at the occasion.

Donation of LKR12000 from Madam Loo Scenic - Malaysia

2010-12-04T15:50:00.006+05:30

Madam Loo Scenic - Malaysia donated LKR 12,000/- to "Arogya" Foundation for the Disabled for distribute disabled equipments among needy people in Sri Lanka.

Miss Y. M Syamalee Dimutu Yapa standing up

2010-09-11T20:57:00.001+05:30

Picture shows Miss Y. M Syamalee Dimutu Yapa standing up with artificial leg. Mr. Chric Jacob live in Norway financially sponserd to make this artificial leg. This ia a another success story of the arogyafoundation activity. Director General of the foundation Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero also present at the occasion.

Donation worth 108600 from Mr. W.R.A. Nandana Prasad Wijesinge and friends

2010-08-30T15:22:00.003+05:30

Miss Shalika Deepanjalee Rajapaksa was received LKR 108,600 money to make artificial arm. This amount was donated by the Mr. W.R.A. Nandana Prasad Wijesinge and friends who live in Italy. The donation ceremony was held at the 02^nd August 2010 at the at NalandaRamaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Sri lanka. The picture shows the Miss Shalika Deepanjalee Rajapaksa wsa received the donation from M.A. Vinefred Vijayamarasinghe. Udahamulle Saranapala Thero, Director General of the foundation Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, President Prof Ariyapala Perera, Upali Jayaratna and Gamini Dahanayaka,also present at the occasion.

Donation of LKR 100000 from Mr. Chric Jacob – Norway

2010-08-04T13:18:00.007+05:30

Miss Y. M Syamalee Dimutu Yapa lived in Galagedara, Kandy, Sri Lanka was received LKR 107,000 money to make artificial leg. This amount was donated by the Mr. Chric Jacob live in Norway. The donation ceremony was held at the 01st August 2010 at the center of Arogya Amara Vilochana Foundation and National Council of Buddhist Women. The picture shows the Miss Y. M Syamalee Dimutu Yapa wsa received the donation from Madam Wimala Somarathna – Presedent, National Council of Buddhist Women.
Ven. Gatehetthe Sobitha thero - Asokaramaya Thimbirigasyaya, Director General of the foundation Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, President Prof Ariyapala Perera, coordinating security Mr. Channa Ranasinghe, Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, Executive Director – Peoples Reality Mr. Bathiya Satarasinghe, Mr. Sumith Bandara Madiwela, Mr. P. A. Gunawardene and members of the Arogya Foundation and national Council of Buddhist Women also present at the occasion.

donation

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Donation Walker

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Madam Sng Choon Eng,Mr Goh Kim Hua and family members donated walker to the H.P. Somawathee who lived at Karadigolla, Ambakote, Kurnegala, Sri Lanka. The equipment was received by the family member.

Donation for self employment

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Danation for education

2010-08-04T13:08:00.003+05:30

Miss J.S. Stella Mary wsa received the donation from Madam Wimala Somarathna – Presedent, National Council of Buddhist Women for her postgraduate studies. She is a graduate teacher at Kotahena Central College who is doing postgraduate education dioploma.The donation ceremony was held at the 01st August 2010 at the center of Arogya Amara Vilochana Foundation and National Council of Buddhist Women.
Ven. Gatehetthe Sobitha thero - Asokaramaya Thimbirigasyaya, Director General of the foundation Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, President Prof Ariyapala Perera, coordinating security Mr. Channa Ranasinghe, Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, Executive Director – Peoples Reality Mr. Bathiya Satarasinghe, Mr. Sumith Bandara Madiwela, Mr. P. A. Gunawardene and members of the Arogya Foundation and national Council of Buddhist Women also present at the occasion.

Donation of wheel chairs and Financial help for visually impaired

2010-07-15T10:00:00.006+05:30

The foundation arranged a ceremony to provide financial assistance to four visually impaired families and donate wheel Chairs among disabled people on 3rd July 2010 at NalandaRamaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama Sri lanka. Mr. Mithra Gankanda - Coordinating Secretary Ministry of Defense was present as a chief guest. Ms. Nirosha Gamage, Mr. and Mrs. Gunasekara, Mr. Bhathiya Satarsinghe, Mr. Amitha Kumara and Thusitha Weerawardena were present as a special invitees.
Mr. and Mrs. Gunasekara contributed to the event providing wheel chair and Ms. Nirosha Gamage contributed to the event providing financial assistance for visually impaired families.
Ven. Udahamulle Saranapala Thero, Director General of the foundation Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, President Prof Ariyapala Perera, Gamini Dahanayaka, Upali Jayaratna also present at the occasion.
This event coordinated by the Mr. P.A. Gunawardena.

Financial help for visually impaired

2010-07-15T09:40:00.010+05:30

Donation From Clearing House Participating Banks Recreation Society

2010-06-26T12:10:00.004+05:30

President of “Clearing House Participating Banks Recreation Society” donated Rs. 50,000 worth cheque to Mr. R.M.A Piyarathna who was disabled cause of spinal damage , an accident happen in 2008.
Occasion was held at Nalanda Ramaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Sri Lanka. Director General of the Foundation Rev. Unapana Ariyadhamma and assistant secretary Mr. Upali Jayaratna were present at this occasion.

Annual General Meeting 2010

2010-04-21T16:03:00.006+05:30

Annual general meeting was held on 14th February 2010 at NalandaRamaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama Sri Lanka. The chief guest was Mr.Jagath Sumathipala.-President of All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.

Mr.Jagath Sumathipala.-President of All Ceylon Buddhist Congress, Mr. Sunil Sarath Cooragama and Mr. Kochiro Tobinaga – Japan were present as a special invitees.

Director General of the foundation Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, President Prof Ariyapala Perera, Gamini Dahanayaka, Upali Jayaratna , Dr. K.A.L. Dilani , Mr .Latiff Afeez , Mr. Anura Desapriya Perera, Mr. Ariyadasa Hewapathirana , Thushari Disanayaka also present at the occasion.

Donations of Wheel Chairs – 14th February 2010

2010-04-02T10:15:00.018+05:30

Wheel Chairs walking sticks were donated among disabled people on 14th February 2010 at NalandaRamaya,Pathiragoda,Maharagama Sri lanka. The Wheel Chairs were donated by the Mr.Jagath Sumathipala.-President of All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.
Mr.Jagath Sumathipala.-President of All Ceylon Buddhist Congress, Mr. Sunil Sarath Cooragama and Mr. Kochiro Tobinaga – Japan were present as a special invitees.
Director General of the foundation Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, President Prof Ariyapala Perera, Gamini Dahanayaka, Upali Jayaratna , Dr. K.A.L. Dilani , Mr .Latiff Afeez , Mr. Anura Desapriya Perera, Mr. Ariyadasa Hewapathirana , Thushari Disanayaka also present at the occasion.

Donation of Singapore Dollor 3000/-

2009-11-05T18:25:00.004+05:30

Singaporean family members who do not permited to display their names donated SGD 2000/- (165,000/- LKR)were donated to "Arogya" Foundation for the Disabled for distribute disabled eqiupments among needy people in Sri Lanka.

Meanwhile,Madam Ang Bee Eng & Family, Mr.Wn shar Tze, Madam Ng Ah Ge and Friends Of Kah Motor Singapore also donated SGD 1000/-(83,000/- LKR) to "Arogya" Foundation for the Disabled for distribute disabled equipments among needy people.

Two donations the sum of SGD 3000/- handed over to Director General Rev.Unapana Ariyadhamma and tresuarer of the foundation Gamini Dahanayake by Most Rev.Thalagala Sumanarathana behalf of Singaporean donors on 31-10-2009 at the ceremony held at Nalandaramaya,Pathiragoda,Maharagama,Sri Lanka.

Donation - bed function in electricity

2009-11-05T10:20:00.006+05:30

100,000/- LKR worth bed,function in electricity donated by the group of Singaporean donors and handed over to Director Generel of the foundation Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero by the diligence (Madam Sng Choon Eng,Mr Goh Kim Hua and Miss Agnes Koh ) from Singapore for the use of "Arogya" Foundation for the disabled Reabilitation centre on ceremony held on 31-10-2009 at NalandaRamaya, Pathiragoda,Maharagama,Sri Lanka.

Donation From Singapore

2009-11-05T10:03:00.017+05:30

Under the advice of Most Rev. Udahamlla Saranapala, Most Ven. Thalagala Sumanarathana and Most Ven. Thalapathpitiye Punnaloka, Comode Chairs,special Stands and special chairs and some walking stiks were donated among needy children and people on 31-10-2009 at NalandaRamaya,Pathiragoda,Maharagama Sri lanka the patronage of deligance from Singapore who represent Madam Sng Choon Eng,Mr Goh Kim Hua and Miss Agnes Koh.

Furter more raw materials and stationaries donated to "Pipena Kusum" Special School in Pannipitiya,Maharagama,Sri Lanka under the sponsorship of Friends Of Kah Motor Singapore.

The donation were organized by "Arogya" Foundation for the disabled and the aided by Friends of Kah Motor Singapore.

Mr.Priyadarshana Ranasinghe,Mr.Latiff Afeez,Madam Nirosha Gamage, Director Generel of the foundation Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, President Prof Ariyapala Perera,International Coodinator Mr.Lahiru Wijeratna, Treasurer Gamini Dahanayaka,Asst.Secretary Upali Jayaratna also present at the occasion.

Charity Begins at Home

2009-10-13T21:22:00.004+05:30

Little Nadil Perera( 3 years old) , son of Mr. Niwantha Perera and Mrs. Lakshika Perera, presented a small gift to Little Oshadhi Nadhisha the daughter of Mr. R.M.A Piyarathna( Disabled) at Nalandharamaya Pathiragoda Sri Lanka on 03/10/2009.

“A drop of charity relives the grievous sufferings of the disabled”

Scholarship to disabled persons children through Arogya Foundation

2009-10-13T21:16:00.005+05:30

Dr. Pubudu Manjula Peris and his wife Dr. P.A Reshani Himashika Perera of University of Cleveland USA, and contribution of their son Mr. Harindu Peris volunteered to process scholarship to Oshadhi Nadhisha the daughter of Mr. R.M.A Piyarathna who was disabled cause of spinal damage , an accident happen in 2008.Little Oshadhi Nadhisha Studies in Grade 3 in National Collage Bandaragama Sri Lanka.

Oshadhi get LKR 1000/- in every month under this scholarship for her educational purposes.

Scholarship was presented by Mr. P.A.W Perera and Mrs. J.D.N Perera the parents of Mrs. P.A Reshani Himashika Perera behalf of Mr and Mrs Peris.

Occasion was held 03/10/2009 at Nalanda Ramaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Sri Lanka. The Chief incumbent of Nalanda Ramaya Rev. Thalapathpitiye Punyaloka, Director General of the Foundation Rev. Unapana Ariyadhamma, assistant secretary Mr. Upali Jayaratna , Mr. V.P Perera, Mr. Niwantha Perera, Mrs. Lakshika Perera and little son Nadhil Perera were present at this occasion.

Mr. V.P Perera coordinated this occation.

Donation at Nalandha Ramaya, Pathiragoda, Sri Lanka

2009-10-13T21:12:00.002+05:30

Clothes, school stationeries and other needy items worth of LKR 12,000/- had donated to for the use of Mr. R.M.A Piyarathna and his family.Mr.R.M.A Piyarathna who was disabled in 2008 cause of spinal problem an accident happen in 2008.

The occasion held at at Nalanda Ramaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Sri Lanka on 03/10/2009.

Donation were done by Mr.Thilak Sirilal in Welipara, Pathiragoda, Maharagama. Mrs. Udeni Kanchana, Mr. A.M Wijesuriya and with the help of the villagers and neighbors.

The Chief incumbent of Nalanda Ramaya Rev. Thalapathpitiye Punyaloka, Director General of the Foundation Rev. Unapana Ariyadhamma were present at the occation.

Donation from Friends of Kah Motor Singapore

2009-09-19T17:37:00.003+05:30

Under The advice of Most Ven.Thalagala Sumanarathana Thero and prominance of Madam Sng Choon Eng and Mr.Goh Kim Hua , Friends of Kah Motor Singapore had donated Singapore Dollor 1000 (LKR 80,000/-) to "Arogya" Foundation For The Disabled recentlly.

This donation will be using to distribute wheelchairs and special stands for the children who had been requesting from The foundation.

Donation From “Arogya” Foundation For The Disabled at Bandaragama

2009-09-17T16:28:00.002+05:30

Commode Chair had been donated to Mr. R.M.A Piyarathna who was disabled since 2008 by damaging his spinal bone, from an accident happen in 2008.

Group of old boys year 1956-57 in Mahargama Vidyakara College. B.P Perera, D.A.E Perera, P. Gallage, O.Wijesinghe, G.Gallage, Rangith Weerarathna, M.S Perera , T.D Gnadhasa , P.D Wicramapala and P.K Gamage who has made the financial assistances for this donation .

Mr. R.M.A Piyarathna is a father of 3 children and presently 2 of them are attending to school. Elder Child studies in year 7 and other one study in year 3, and small one is 1 ½ years of age. Presently he can not attend to any job due to his disability. Currently he lives in his mother-in-law’s house with terrible financial troubles.

He asks help form people who can make some financial assistance to educate his children and to build up his house or either one room to live.

Director General of “Arogya” Foundation For The Disable Rev.Unapana Ariyadhamma, International Coordination Secretary Mr. Lahiru Wijerathna, Mr. Nihal Withanachchi, Mr. Gamini Perera present at the occation.

Donation at Oddamavadi Batticaloa

2009-09-07T07:01:00.003+05:30

Arogya Foundation For The Disabled donated a wheel chair to Ms Fathima Shifa in Oddamavadi Batticaloa recentlly.Donation made by Madam Sng Choon Eng, Mr. Goh Kim Hua and Some Singaporean donors. Secratary of the foundation Dr. K.A Lanka Dilani hand over the wheel chair to Ms Fathima Shifa behalf of the Foundation and the donors

Donation to disabled persons in rural areas in Sri Lanka

2009-08-30T09:29:00.005+05:30

Arogya Foundation For The Disabled donated walking sticks, Clutches and walkers to disabled persons in rural areas in Sri Lanka recently. These donations were done by Madam Sng Choon Eng , Mr Goh Kim Hua and some Singaporean donors.

Rev. Unapana Ariyadhamma, Director General of Arogya Foundation For the Disabled donate the equipments behalf of Madam Sng Choon Eng , Mr Goh Kim Hua and other Singaporean donors. Occasion took place at Nalandaramaya temple Pathiragoda, Maharagama Sri Lanka, These donations were made to disabled persons relatives who was unable to come to take these donations.

Donation at Homagama Sri Lanka

2009-08-18T10:03:00.011+05:30

Arogya Foundation For The Disabled donated another Comode chair to disabled patient in Homagama who lost his leg, recently.This special comode chair was donated by group of singaporean donors, including Madam Sng Choon Eng and Mr.Goh Kim Hua.

Director Genaral of Arogya Foundation For The Disabled Ven.Unapana Ariyadhamma , President Prof. Ariyapala Perera, Treasure Mr.Gamini Dahanayake, Asst. Secretaries Mr.Upali Jayarathna , Mrs. Shitha Perera and Mr. Nihal Withanachchi were hand over the commode chair behalf of Madam Sng Choon Eng ,Mr.Goh Kim Hua.This occasion took place at patients recidents.

Donation Special Water Bed - Hatharaela, Polonnaruwa

2009-07-31T16:40:00.004+05:30

Coordinate officer Italy branch Arogya Foundation For The Disabled , Mr K.A Nandika Samantha had being donated water bed to Mr.Sirisena Ekanayeke(disabled) who is living hathara-ela Polonnaruwa, He was disabled since 2004.

Director General of the Arogya Foundation For The Disabled Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma and Secretary of the Foundation Dr K.A Dilani distribute the water bed behalf of Mr.K.A Nandika Samantha.

Arogya Foundation donates wheel chairs for disabled - Polonnaruwa

2009-07-12T18:08:00.003+05:30

The Arogya Foundation donated wheel chairs to disabled persons in Hatara-Ela in the Polonnaruwa District. The consingnment of wheel chairs was gift to Arogya Foundation from two Sri Lankan businessmen , Gayan Suresh and Bathiya Seneviratna living in Japan.Sameera Maduranga made the donation on behalf of them.Ven. Padarellawe Rathnapala Thera chief incumbent of Hatara-Ela Sri Bhodhirukkaramaya and Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thera, Director General of Arogya foundation, participated at the functionalong the with Nihal Withanachchi, Mrs Lilani Perera, G.H Sameeraweera, Kelum Deepath Kumara,K.A.D Thilakarathna and Dr. R.C.A Gunasinghe.The event is organized by Lalith Chandrasiri and Mrs.Neluka Ekanayake.

Donation Of Reading Glasses

2009-06-29T09:36:00.003+05:30

Nelum Jayasinghe a Lankan domiciled in the USA donated 1,000 reading glasses to Arogya Foundation for the disabled.This Programm was co-ordinated by Chief incumbent of Saddharmaramaya,Polwaththa Pannipitiya Ven.Udahamulle Saranapala thera.

The donation was made by the mother of Nelum Jayasinghe to the Ven.Udahamulle Saranapala Thera at Polwaththa Temple.

The reading glasses were distributed among the needy in area.

The Director General Of the Foundation Ven.Unapana Ariyadhamma Thera,President Prof. Ariyapala Perera,Secretary Dr.Lanka Thilini Kodithuwakku were also present.

Arogya got land to build Hi-Tech Rehabilitation Centre

2009-06-23T17:17:00.005+05:30

Dr. Latiff Afeez volunteered to donate land to Arogya Fondation For The Disabled to build Hi- Tech Rehabilitation Centre which proposed.

Dirctor Genarel of Arogya Foundation ,Ven Unapana Ariyadhamma Thera said that it would cost much to get treatment in Singapore and he had decided to build a centre get the services of Singaporean Doctors.

The proposed Rehabilitation Centre is almost complete centre for disables in Sri Lanka, Not only the medical treatments for needy and poor people ,it’s include vocational tranning centre for disabled in Sri Lanka. Dr. Prem Pillai and a group of Singaporean doctors have volunteered to make free consultations and visit to the proposed rehabilitation centre

In Photo left to right, The President of Arogya Foundation Prof. Ariyapala Perera,The land donor Dr. Latiff Afeez, Director General of Arogya Foundation Ven.Unapana Ariyadhamma thera and Chief Monk of Nalandha Ramaya Pathiragoda Maharagama Ven Thalapathpitiye Punnaloka thera.

Donation From Singapore

2009-06-23T14:36:00.006+05:30

A group of Singapore Buddhist donete Rs. 150 000/- for equipments among selected disabled children in Sri Lanka in a programme coducted under the supervision of Most Ven.Thalagala Sumanarathana thero, the contributions were made by Mr.Goh Kim Hua, Madam Sng Choon Eng, Madam Ang Geok Mui, Mr Chen Song Xing, Madam Zhuo Feng, Mr Guo Xu Fan, Madam Chen Gui Luan, Madam Ho Lai Choon, Madam Kee Hui Chu and friends of Kah Motor Singapore.

The cheque is presented to Director General of the Arogya Foundation Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma by Ven. Waduruppe Rewatha Rresident monk of Sri Lanka Buddhist vihara in kaula lampur. Also in picture Jayantha Kelegana ,President College Minuwangoda.

Arogya Foundation donates wheelchairs to physically impaired

2009-06-20T15:48:00.005+05:30

Mr . Jagath Sumathipala was the Chief Guest at the ceremony organized by the Arogya Foundation to donate wheel-chairs to the physically impaired held at Nalanda Ramaya, Pathiragoda in Maharagama.The Ceremony was sponsored by All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.

10 wheel chairs were donated by Mr Jagath Sumathipala and lots of other equipment were donated by Singaporean donors including Mr Goh Kim Hua and Madam Sng Choon Eng.

Polwaththa Sri Sadhdharmadhipathi Rajakeeya Panditha Udahamulle Saranapala thera said it was duty of all Buddhists to assist Ariyadhamma thera to set up a hospital for the disabled.

Singaporean Nurosurgeon Dr.Prem Pillay of Mount Elizabeth and Gleneagers Medical Centre and Dev Akbar of Comden Medical Centre had already volunteered to serve in Sri Lanka periodically, when the rehabilitation centre was ready.

Ven Unapana Ariyadhamma Thera said that it would cost much to get treatment in Singapore and he had decided to build a centre get the services of Singaporean Doctors. But he said the problem was to find suitable land to build the centre.

Many Patients from all over the island had made requests for wheel chairs, walking sticks, and artificial limbs from the Arogya Foundation. Unfortunately the foundation did not enough resources to supply them.He appealed to donors here and abroad to help the institution fulfil its needs.

Sumith Bandara Medawala and Ms Padma Medawala volunteered to help the foundation in this regard.

It was also mentioned that the Most Ven. B. Dhammaratana, Ven Dr. Weragoda Sarada and Ven Dr. K Gunarathana had contributed a lot fot the welfare of the foundation.

The Chairman of the Arogya Foundation Prof. Ariyapala Perera organized the ceremony.

Pandith Amaradewa, Mrs Wimala Amaradewa, Anura Edirisinghe, Co- Secretary of All Ceylon Buddhist Congress, Sunil Sarath Kuragama, Deputy Chairman Dr. Pranith Abeysundara and Pradeep Liyanage were also present.

Wheel Chairs and Disabled Equipment distributing December-2008

2009-06-16T17:08:00.010+05:30

“Arogya Foundation for the disabled” donate wheel chairs and other equipments for the use of differently abled persons recently.(Dec 13 2008) at Nalanda Rama Buddist temple.Ven Udahamulla Saranapala Thero Most Ven Thalagala Sumanarathna Thero and Ven Thalapathpitiye Punnaloka thero pose for the picture.Madam Sng Choon Eng and Mr. Goh Kim Hua from Singapore who made donations for the disabled.

Cash donation for two children to make special wheel chairs were made by Madam Ho Lai Choon and Madam Kee Hui Chu.

Also in the pictures Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero( Director Generel of the foundation ) Prof Ariyapala Perera, Dr K.A.L Dilani and Mr. Buddika Adikari, Mrs. Mihiraji Adikari,Mrs. Sureka Hewapathirana, Eranga Mohotti. The chief guest of the occasion Mr. Thusitha Weerawardana of the arvodaya and his wife.

Donete From Singapore

2009-06-16T13:06:00.005+05:30

Most Ven Sek Ming Chang of Singapore donated LKR. 80,000 ( Singaporean dollars 1000 ) to the Director Genaral Of the “ Arogya Foundation ”, Ven . Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero at Nalanda Rama Temple, Pathiragoda, Maharagama.The Donations was made by Most Ven.Sek Ming Chang, Goh Kim Hua, Sng Choon Eng,Goh Siew Geok, Leow Siew Goek, Leow Kwee Fah, Teo Seng Hong, Liau Man, Chew Kin Gen and Friends of Kah Motor Singapore.The Most Ven. Thalagala Sumanarathana Thero, Madem Sng Choon Eng, Mr. Goh Kim Hua, President of the foundation Prof. Ariyapala Perera and Secretary Dr. Lanka Dilini Kodituwakku were present on the occation.

Arogya Foundation to Build Hi-Tech Rehabilitation Hospital in Sri Lanka

2009-06-09T16:28:00.009+05:30

“Doctors are next to God. There is no incurable under the Sun. The developed Science and Technology should find a way to counter any kind of disease. As we enter the first decade of the 21^st century, the focus of the medical attention has shifted towards the challenges of improving the quality of the people ”

Dr. Prem Pillay the Chief Neurosurgeon at Mount Elizabeth and Gleneagles Hospitals in Singapore made these observation at a press conference organized by Arogya Foundation for The Disabled in Sri Lanka to announce that the Foundation to build a hi-tech rehabilitation medical centre for disabled in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan as well as foreign donators and institutions should assist this worthy task. If a patient goes to Singapore for treatments he will have to incur an exorbitant expenditure of rupees five to six lakhs. This is not affordable for poor patients. We are ready to help in this connection by coming to Sri Lanka at our own expenses. Dr.Prem Pillay address at the occasion.

The Director General of “Arogya Foundation” Ven.Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero made the welcome speech and The Chief advisor of the foundation Rajakeeya Panditha Ven. Udahamulle Saranapala Thero delivered the anusasana.

Dr. Prem Pillai and a group of Singaporean doctors have volunteered to make free consultations and visit to the proposed rehabilitation centre till the Sri Lankan Doctors are been trained in the relevant field. They have volunteered to train Neurosurgeons in Sri Lanka as a serveice with the help of Sri Lankan Government.

The Chairman of the Arogya Foundation Prof.Ariyapala Perera and Secretary Dr.K.A.L Dilini were also present at this occasion and made speeches to make this effort success.

Disabled equipment donation 07-06-2008

2009-06-08T07:30:00.010+05:30

Under the advice of Rev. Udahamlla Saranapala, Most Ven. Thalagala Sumanarathana and Ven. Thalapathpitiye Punnaloka a battery powered scooter worth LKR 60,000/- and a wheel chair worth LKR 16,000/- crutches and walking sticks were doneted to the needy in Nalanda Rama, Pathiragada, Maharagama( Colombo ), Sri Lanka.The donetions were organized by Arogya Foundation and aided by Singaporean donors Most Ven. Sek Ming Chan, Mr. Goa Kim Hua, Madam Sng Choon Eng, Goh Siew Geok, Leow Kwee Fah, Teo Seng Hong, Liau Man, Chew Kim Gen and Friends of Kah Motor Singapore aided for this event.The Director general Ven Unapana Ariyadhamma, The president of the organization Prof.Ariyapala Perera and the secretary Dr. Lanka Dilini Kodithuwakku were present at this occation.

What We Do -

2009-06-07T15:59:00.000+05:30

Arogya Foundation puts the initial steps for supporting patients with disabilities by providing necessary medical equipments to uplift their life. The Foundation’s aim is to ensure that all people in the Sri Lanka with disabilities can access the training and support required to achieve their goals.

A team of Singaporean doctors headed by Dr. Prem Pillai, a Neurosurgeon at Mount Elizabeth and Gleneagles Hospitals and Dr. Dev Akhbar of Camden Medical Centre in Singapore were invited by the foundation to Sri Lanka on a suggestion by Rev Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero in 2006. The team stepped forward to provide the entire medical assistant for medical centre including all the facilities which are essential for hi-tech medical treatments. Now Arogya foundation seeks donors to start this project in Sri Lanka immediately and support patients.

Disabled people in Sri Lanka

2009-06-07T15:55:00.000+05:30

The Annual Health Bulletin of the Health Department of 2001 -2005 in Sri Lanka clearly shows a substantial increase in hospitalizing for major injuries /disabilities related to brain and spine. The 2002 Annual Health Bulletin says that such cases have increased from 1732 cases in 1980 to 3619 cases in 2001 per 100,000. Since these statistics are collected only from patients seeking treatment in the Government Hospitals.

During last three years foundation received thousands of requests from patients all over the country who need medical support immediately. The foundation believe that the actual number would be more higher than this, unfortunately there is no such organization or institution specially providing medical treatments for disabilities related to brain and spine except the Government Health service. Sri Lanka suffers for many years of lacking professional medical centre providing the latest medical treatments for spine and nerve damages.

Introduction - Arogya Foundation - Sri Lanka

2009-06-07T15:50:00.000+05:30

The Arogya Foundation for the Disabled was born to support disabled people in

Sri Lanka

enables people with disabilities to improve their life skills. Founded three years ago, the Foundation continues to render their service all over the country and nearly 150 patients have been received necessary medical equipments such as crutches, walking sticks, wheel chairs, etc. The Foundation is a non-profit organization, founded by Rev Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero and officially registered in

Sri Lanka

in year 2008.