Providing Hope After the Floods – Thank You, Barbara

by Lionel Bandara | Jan 27, 2026 | Events

Providing Hope After the Floods – Thank You, Barbara

We are deeply grateful to Barbara for her generous donation of £250, which has once again helped us support a family facing severe hardship in Sri Lanka. Of this contribution, £170 has already been used to carry out urgent repairs for a vulnerable household affected by the recent floods and landslides.

The disaster left lasting damage across many rural communities, including families connected to Monaragala Saubaghya School. One such family— a mother and her two young children—saw their water motor destroyed and part of their boundary wall collapse during the floods. With the mother already struggling to support her children, these losses placed an even greater burden on an already difficult situation.

Thanks to Barbara’s kindness, we were able to step in quickly to provide essential assistance:

Repairing the damaged water motor, restoring their access to clean water
Rebuilding the collapsed boundary wall, helping to secure and protect their home

We have shared photographs of the family and the condition of their home so supporters can see the real impact of this contribution.

Barbara, your ongoing commitment as one of our most compassionate donors continues to strengthen our mission. Every time you choose to support us, children in rural Sri Lankan schools—including those who are deaf and blind—receive direct and meaningful help. Your generosity brings real change and restores hope where it is needed most.

Thank you, Barbara, for making a difference. Your kindness truly matters.

Project Update: Galle Neth Savan Sarana School Improvements

by Lionel Bandara | Jan 26, 2026 | Events

We are pleased to share the successful completion of the latest project carried out by Galle Neth Savan Sarana School, made possible through the generous support of our long‑standing donors Romie and Ranil.

The school received SLR 100,000.00, which has been carefully and effectively utilised to improve essential facilities for the children. With these funds, the school was able to:

Purchase new chairs for the students
Complete the painting of doors and frames
Cover the ceiling area of the children’s dining space, providing a safer and more comfortable environment

These improvements have created a brighter, cleaner, and more welcoming setting for the children, enhancing both their comfort and their overall well‑being.

A heartfelt thank you to Romie and Ranil for their generous donation and continued commitment to supporting educational and welfare projects. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the lives of the children at Galle Neth Savan Sarana School.

Project Update: Galle Neth Savan Sarana School Improvements

Completion of Girls’ Hostel Toilet Facility – Anuradhapura (Riyanzi’s School Project)

by Lionel Bandara | Jan 19, 2026 | Events

Project Update: Completion of Girls’ Hostel Toilet Facility – Anuradhapura (Riyanzi’s School Project)

Project Update: Completion of Girls’ Hostel Toilet Facility – Anuradhapura (Riyanzi’s School)

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the girls’ hostel toilet facility at Riyanzi’s school project in Anuradhapura.
This important work was made possible through the generous contributions received in loving memory of Teri Welikala, and from long‑standing supporters of our charity:

SLR 104,000.00 + SLR 100,000.00 were donated from Teri Welikala’s memorial fund, kindly contributed by Teri’s daughter Francesca and her husband Andrew.
An additional SLR 100,000.00 was generously donated by Romie and Ranil.

A total of SLR 204,000.00 was utilised to complete the construction work.
All receipts, payment records, and communications related to the project have been fully shared and the project has now been successfully completed.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Francesca, Andrew, Romie, and Ranil for making this meaningful project possible. Their kindness has directly improved the well‑being and dignity of the girls staying at the hostel.

20th AGM on the SLHC 25.10.2025

by Lionel Bandara | Oct 25, 2025 | Annual-General-Meeting

🎉 20th AGM Celebrated at the Sri Lankan High Commissioner’s Office

We are proud to announce the successful completion of our 20th Annual General Meeting, held at the prestigious Sri Lankan High Commissioner’s Office in London. The event was graced by our Chief Guest, His Excellency Mr. Nimal Senadeehara, the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the UK, who was warmly invited to address the gathering by our esteemed patron, Dr. Chris Nonis.
Our Chairman, Mr. Lionel Bandara, led the proceedings and presented a comprehensive review of the past year’s projects and achievements. A key highlight was the announcement of a major educational initiative: the purchase of SMART Technology Boards for four schools supporting deaf children, located in Ragama, Matara, Kurunegala, and Kandy. This impactful project was inspired by Hon. MP Sugath De Silva and coordinated by his secretary, Ms. Rasanjalie Pathirage, aiming to enhance inclusive education through technology. Additionally, a new school in Mathale Koswana was identified for future support under this initiative.
The AGM was a vibrant celebration of community spirit, featuring a raffle draw, a delicious buffet, and the welcoming of many new members to our charity. We were also delighted to see strong attendance from our existing members, many of whom contributed generously through donations.
Thanks to the publicity generated through our social media platforms, we were thrilled to welcome new faces who joined DABAL for the first time, bringing fresh energy and enthusiasm to our mission.
In addition to the celebrations, the AGM marked an important milestone with the election of new committee members.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to making this milestone AGM a memorable success. Here’s to another year of meaningful work and community impact!