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Pranama, Tribute from a Challenger who Challanged the Challenges.
Kosala Dullewa, born with down syndrome has become a well known personality in Sri Lanka today, Volunteering his time and talent championing the cause to showcase the potential of children and youth living with Down Syndrome.
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About Us
Our Team
Mr. Damitha Karunaratne- President
Mr. Bandula Dissanayake- Vice President
Ms. Preethie Abeyesekera-Secretary
Ms. Padma Karunaratne-Asst. Secretary
Mr. Athula Munasinghe -Treasurer
Mr. Kanchana Samarasinghe -Asst. Treasurer
Lalith Dullewa- Founder Trustee
Saroja Dullewa-Founder Trustee
Our Voulunteers
Nilmini Abeywikrama, Yasasvi Perera, Dimuthu Wijeyrathne, Sakura Senevirathne, Bimsara Dullewa,Tharindu Dullewa, Deshadhi Wijeyrathne, Hasara Wijeyrathne, Thilara Ekanayake, Dilshan Perera,
Sachin Samaraweera
Our History
There are many reasons for a person to follow a certain course of action. But more often than not the reason lies within us. It is close to our hearts, and we do what we do because it makes sense to us.
For Damitha Senaka Karunarathne, that reason came with his sister giving birth to a wonderful child, Kosala, who was born with Down syndrome. Having spent the better part of his life observing and being delighted by his nephew, Damitha had a vision of reaching out to children with special needs across the island, spreading the same joy, zest and hope for life that his nephew possessed. Thus he took the first steps to start an organization that is synonymous today with catering for people with special needs in Sri Lanka – the Kosala Dullewa Foundation for Children with Special Needs (KDF). The organization strives to educate the communities these children live in; change society’s attitudes towards people living with mental and physical disabilities; and empower children to work towards independently contributing to their society. Since leading the organization as president o f the board of trustees, Damitha has lobbied and achieved recognition for KDF under the parliamentary Act No: 39 of 2009.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To be the pioneer service organisation for mobilizing and promoting health and well being of children with special needs in Sri Lanka.
Our Mission
- To assist underprivileged children with different physical and mental disabilities irrespective of their caste, creed, nationality or religion, to become useful citizens who could contribute positively to the society.
- To become the driving force to change attitudes of the society towards the children with mental and physical disabilities.
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Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Please Contact KDF at kdullewafoundation@gmail.com or +94717096309 until we set up Paypal.
