Honouring Years of Support: Kadambari Jewellery Charity Sale for Deaf & Blind Aid Lanka – 23rd May 2026.
we held our Kadambari Jewellery sale today. Thank you, Gaz and Shehan, and also Ainhoa, for your support. We also appreciate everyone who purchased items from the sale.
We received a total of £2,060.00. From this amount:
Shervantha contributed a cheque for £500
Rashantha contributed a cheque for £1,400, Additionally, £160 was received via CAF from Rashantha.
Janet Lord donated £250 to support directly to Sri Lanka selected needy school
DABAL representatives Lionel Bandara and Madawa Adikari recently visited Mathale Kaikawala Koswana Special School with essential aids generously provided by our committee member Indra Arulraja and Meetesh Bhalia (Lionel’s colleague).
As part of this initiative, we purchased:
A cupboard for the principal’s office to safely store school materials (SLR 31,000)
100 ties for students (SLR 25,000)
6 prefect badges (SLR 1,500) 8 💷 £100 = SLR 41,700.00 📊 Total project cost = SLR 57,500.00 👐 Contribution breakdown: Indra & Meetesh took ownership of this project, and Lionel personally covered the balance of SLR 7,550.00 to complete it.
The principal and manager were delighted, and this support has made a meaningful difference for the school.
🙏 Heartfelt thanks to Indra and Meetesh for their dedication and generosity. Together, we continue to strengthen education and opportunities for children with special needs.
Our representative Lionel Bandara, on behalf of Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka (DABAL), visited the Mahawewa Siviraj Special School in Puttlam District to deliver a donation of stationery. This thoughtful contribution was made possible by our committee member Shiroma Peiris, whose generosity continues to inspire us.
The teachers carefully selected the type of goods for DABAL to purchase, ensuring the support directly meets the students’ needs.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Shiroma for her kindness, and we wish the school a bright and happy future filled with learning and opportunity.
Lionel Bandara, representing Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka (DABAL), visited the Anuradhapura Riyanzie Alagiyawanna Special School to deliver much‑needed support. Thanks to the kindness of our committee member Shiroma Peiris, the hostel students received a generous donation of dry food and essential supplies.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Shiroma for this thoughtful contribution. Your generosity brings comfort and nourishment to these young learners, and strengthens the spirit of compassion that guides our work. 💛
On this final day of the school term, representative from Deaf and Blind Aid Lanka (DABAL) once again visited Senkadagala Dodamwala Special School, continuing their heartfelt tradition of support.
This frequent gesture of care reflects DABAL’s unwavering commitment to inclusive education and the wellbeing of differently-abled students. We extend our deepest appreciation to the staff for their tireless service and wish all students a restful and joyful term break.
