Past Events
13th July 2025 – DABAL presents a Musical Evening
DABAL Musical Event13.07.2025Feast your senses with Sri Lankan flavours and Melody !. Join us for a delightful afternoon of hoppers and kottu, serenaded by the enchanting tunes of Chamara and Suneth Front Line, Every bite helps support DABAL’s incredible work for deaf...
2025 – June – Teri Welikala – Obituary notice
In Loving Memory of Teri WelikalaFormer Treasurer of Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka We come together with heavy hearts and deep gratitude to honour the life of Teri Welikala, a remarkable woman whose legacy continues to inspire all of us at Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka. Teri...
Kadambari Jewellery Sale
The Annual Kadambari Jewellery Sale was held yesterday and proved to be a resounding success. We extend our sincere appreciation to our longstanding donors, Shervanthi and Rashantha, for their continued generosity and unwavering support. Additionally, we are deeply...
2025 – April Kandy Senkadagala School Visit
Kandy School VisitReport on the School Visit by Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka (DABAL) Date: 22nd April 2025 Location: Kandy Dodamwala, Senkadagala Deaf and Blind School Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka (DABAL) representatives visited Kandy Dodamwala Deaf and Blind School for the...
Donation from BAME & Forty Club
Sightseeing Tours KALUTARA - Horetuduwa - Sri Chandrasekara School for the DeafA Heartfelt Thanks to Mike Arnold for His Generous Donation along with BAME & Forty Club members. Mike Arnold, during his recent visit to Sri Lanka, made a generous donation of $200 and...
DABAL – Committee Meeting
Report of Committee Meeting Date: 25th January 2025 DABAL - Committee Meeting Location: Indra Arulrajah’s Residence (one of our committee members)The committee meeting commenced with a warm welcome at the residence of Indra Arulrajah, one of our esteemed committee...
BUDS Charity Night visit by DABAL Trustees
BUDS - 2025Chairman Lionel Bandara, Vice Chairman Ranjith Chandrasena, Treasurer Ruvini Ranatunga, and other friends from Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka charity organisation attended the Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society charity night. Chairman Lionel Bandara...
DABAL representatives met Hon Sugath De Silva
A meeting with Hon. Sugath De Silva in Sri LankaSince Shehan Pinidiya and I are in Sri Lanka, we managed to visit and have a meeting where we discussed useful information that we can utilise for our fourth round of a similar project within the same budget, which can...
Christmas Carol – 24.11.2024
DABAL Advent Carol Concert 2024DABAL extended a warm invitation to its Advent Carol Concert, held in the magnificent setting of St. John's Church, Waterloo. The event commenced with a heartfelt Welcome Speech by the Chairperson of DABAL, followed by a choir...
DABAL – Christmas Carol Service Zoom Meeting
Experience an evening of unity and joy as we gather to support a noble cause. Our upcoming Carol Service promises to be a heartwarming event filled with music, community, and compassion.On October 20, 2024, we held a Zoom meeting that was both productive and...
2024 – DABAL Annual General Meeting
Join us as we celebrate the achievements and community spirit showcased at our 19th Annual General Meeting, held at the historic St Michaels Church.On the 19th of October 2024, the 19th Annual General Meeting of Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka was held at St Michaels Church...
2024 – October – Shanti Jayasekera
Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Shanti Jayasekera, a devoted advocate for the Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka community.Shanti Jayasekera was a beacon of hope and compassion within the Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka charity. His tireless dedication and unwavering...
Committee Meeting – Victoria
DABAL Committee Meeting - 08.06.24Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka trustees had a face to face meeting at the Victoria Place. Discussed future events including below subjects. Donations for Just Giving South London Tamil Church CAF Cheques 20th Anniversary Concert Other...
DABAL 20th Anniversary – 11- 05 – 2024
DABAL-20th anniversaryDABAL 20th Anniversary Musical Event had on Saturday 11th May 2024 at 6.30pm, at St Michael & All Angels Church, Bedford Park, Bath Road, London W4 1TT. The concert started at 7pm. Our Patron, Lord Low of Dalston and newly appointed patron...
DABAL Chairman addressing audience at Maharagama Youth Centre
“The Chairman of Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka attended a graduation ceremony in Sri Lanka and took this opportunity to speak about the UK-registered charity, which supports rural deaf and blind schools in Sri Lanka.”On behalf of the UK-registered charity Deaf and Blind...
2024 – Anuradhapura – Riyanzie Alagiyawanna Special school visit
Report on Visit to Anuradhapura Riyanzie Alagiyawanna Special (Deaf Blind) School Introduction While I was in Sri Lanka on holiday in April 2024, I managed to communicate with the former principal of the Anuradhapura Riyanzie Alagiyawanna Special (Deaf Blind) School,...
2024 – Gampaha Thihariya School for the Physically Handicaped school visit
Join us as we explore the inspiring work being done at the Thihariya, Gampaha School for Visually Handicapped, where education and empowerment meet.Upon arrival, the principal, teachers, and students greeted us with open arms, setting a welcoming tone for our visit....
2024 – March – Riders for Charity – Cycling
Ride for DABAL Padaling towards hopePerfect Team for Perfect ProjectDABAL-Charity Cycling EventIntroduction: Welcome to the Ride for DABAL Charity fundraising event page! We are excited to embark on a remarkable journey fuelled by compassion and solidarity. As...
2024 – Jan – DABAL Committee Meeting
Committee Meeting - 28-01-2024DABAL committee members met at Ranjith's place to discuss future projects.
2023 – DABAL Annual General Meeting
DABAL Annual General Meeting 2023DABAL29.10.2023 St Michael ChurchHow it happenedThe 18th DABAL AGM was held on 28th October 2023 in the Michael Room of St. Michael and All Angels Church, Bath Road, London W4 ITT. The members and their friends were welcomed by Mr....
2023 – June – Jayam Tambiah – Funeral
Jayam Tambiah One of our DABAL found members – Mr. Jayam Tambiah, our DABAL member Savithri Vijayaratham’s uncle (grandfather’s brother’s son) sadly left us. From Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka It is such an honor to have known Jayam Tambiah. We truly admire all the hard...
2023 – May – Kadambari Jewellery Sales
Kadambari Jewellery SalesThe Sale by Rashantha Devanesan on 13th May was held at the residence of Dr Arjun’s in Mile End. There was a beautiful creation of jewellery displayed. The proceeds will go to DABAL.The Devanesan’s were great hosts and as was their hospitality...
2023 – Feb – Anna Felice – Funeral
Anna Felice - DABAL memberDABAL member Anna Felice Cook’s funeral service at St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Edgware on 8th February 2023. Ilona Stockwel is organising the funeral arrangements.“May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging...
2022 – April – Gampaha Ragama St Joseph’s School for the Deaf School Visit
Our MarketsOFFICIAL REPORT – St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf Behind the St. Paul Church, Ragama, Gampaha School Visit April 2022Principal: Rev. Sister.B. L. Ann NirmaleeContact : +094 112 958 330, +94 114 816 265, +94 76 165 3121; stjosephs.sfd@gmail.com.Vice...
2015 – Kadambari Jewellery Sales
Kadambari jewellery sale in aid of Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka - 30 May 2015, St Gabriels Church hall, 30 Warwick Square, London, SW1V 2AD.Sales of Kadambari jewellery support charities in Sri Lanka and India; Sri Lanka Sunera Foundation Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka...
Peter Mackness – our regular donor
Peter MacknessA very generous donation of £2500 :- was received by DABAL, from Peter Mackness in honour of the memory of his late brother John Frederick Mackness, who suffered severe damage to his sight and hearing after contracting Meningitis at the age of two years....
2012 – Saubagya Vidyalaya, Kumbukkana Monaragala school visit
Deaf and Blind school - MonaragalaNadani and I set off from Colombo at around 5.30 am on 5th June to Monaragala - a distance of approximately 283 kilometres, on newly paved roads which are of International standard. We went pass the lush evergreen Sri Lankan...
2010 – DABAL – Annual General Meeting
DABAL - Annual General Meeting - 2010The Annual General Meeting of the Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka(DABAL),a UK Registered Charity (Number 1123487), was held on Sunday 11th April at St Vincents Centre,Victoria,with a good turnout of members and friends. The AGM was...
2009 – Kurunegala Sandagala Special School visit
School visit to Sandagala Uhumeeya Deaf And Blind School, Kurunegala - 2009Priya and Nadani WelikalaA DAY OF DISCOVERY Once again it was my privilege to visit KU/Sandagala special school, Uhumiya to handover personally the donation of the cheque of £1,500 – last...
2009 – Batticaloa Dharisanam School for the Visually Handicapped
BatticaloaDharisanam School for the Visually Handicapped A trip to Batticaloa I had to cover 350 kilometres by road to get to Dharisanam School for the Visually Handicapped, the beneficiary chosen at our last AGM, in order to personally hand over a cheque for £1,500...