Affiliations and Networking
Affiliations and Networking May 14, 2024 Blog International Relations The SLFVH is affiliated to the World Blind Union (WBU) and the Asian Blind Union (ABU). The 3rd General Assembly of the Asian Blind Union was held in Sri Lanka from 22nd to 25th June 1995. 17 delegates from 10 countries participated at this Assembly and several important […]
Welfare Services
Welfare Services May 14, 2024 Blog The SLFVH carries out several activities to assist the most needy in the association. These include Free grants for self-employment projects (employment options) Student scholarships Sarana – A Home for the blind-elderly The death assistance scheme – to the family at time of demise Employment Opportunities More attention is […]
The Office Bearers
The Office Bearers May 14, 2024 Hony. Patron: Her Excellency Mrs Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga The Executive Committee Members of the Sri Lanka Federation of the Visually Handicapped are (as elected in October 2000) : Mr. E.M. Navaratne Banda Hony. President Mr. Alex M. Jayawardene Hony. 1st Vice President Mr. E.K. Wijetunge Hony. 2nd Vice President […]
The Federation President
The Federation President May 14, 2024 Blog Biography – Mr E.M. Navaratne Banda – President of the SLFVH Born in Laggala, Matale District, E.M. Navaratne Banda lost his sight at the age of 5. His father was a prominent Ayurvedic physician at that time, very wisely consulted the Government Agent of the Area, who advised […]