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ABOUT HELPAGE SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka is a developing country with an ageing population: 10% of people are over 60 years of age. According to the Institute of Policy Studies, this percentage will double in the next two decades and by the year 2025, 25% of Sri Lanka’s population will comprise of persons aged over 60. HelpAge Sri Lanka is a national voluntary organization dedicated to improve the quality of life for Older Persons in Sri Lanka, irrespective of religion, caste or race.

It is an approved Charity (Government Gazette Notification No.497 of 11.03.88) which is registered as a Social Service Organization under the Department of Social Services (Reg.No.11/4/590/86). HelpAge Sri Lanka has also been registered as a Non Government organization (No. N (A) 52) under the registrar of companies.
For more information please visit www.helpagesrilanka.org

The Eye Care Unit

Eye care for elders was a long felt need. In Sri Lanka most of the community’s elders have problems with their sight - mostly due to either poverty or ignorance. In 1994 the Eye Care Unit was set up, for which funds were initially raised by the direct mail campaign. With the passing of years, an Eye Care Centre for Cataract surgery was set up in Nugegoda. There is a bed strength of 12 and operations are performed thrice weekly. All operational and medical facilities are provided free of charge to elders in need.

Donate meal/s for these patients and help support this programme!