Child Development Centers

Anula Wijerama Child Development Centre (Girls)
Sir Lalith Rajapaksha Mawatha, Walithara, Balapitiya
Tel: 091-3915887

This property was donated by Mr. E. M. Wijerama and his wife. The center was opened under the distinguished presence of H/E William Gopallawa, on 21st November, 1974.

This child development center is dedicated to provide residential facilities, education, nutrition, sanitation and health and also to provide patronage for about 50 girls who need assistance and direct them to become virtuous children.

This is administered by a Management Committee, appointed and managed under the full supervision of the National Council for Childcare of the All Ceylon Buddhist Federation.

Mr. and Mrs E. M. Wijerama donated this centre on 24th November 1974 and the first president of Sri Lanka Mr. William Gopallawa has opened this centre.

Members of the Management Committee:
Hon. Chairman H. Jagath de Soysa.
Hon. Vice Chairman Wasantha de Silva.
Hon. Secretary Kega Krishanthi de Silva.
Hon. Treasurer Rohana Arawwala.

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Parana Kade, Beruwala
Tel: 011  2672894

Late Mrs. Daya de Silva had donated the large house and the entire premises located in a very scenic location at Beruwala to All Ceylon Buddhist Federation. Consequently, this center was commenced in the year 1956.

This child development center is dedicated to provide residential facilities, education, nutrition, sanitation and health and also to provide patronage for girls who need assistance and direct them to become virtuous children.

This is administered by a Management Committee, appointed and managed under the full supervision of the National Council for Childcare of the All Ceylon Buddhist Federation.

Members of the Management Committee:
Hon. Chairman K. W. A. Dhammika Roshan Weerasingha.
Hon. Vice Chairman Anoja Punchihewa.
Hon. Secretary Dinesh Manjula Weerasingha.
Hon. Treasurer Gamini Hapuarachchi.

436/12, Highlevel Road, Delkanda Junction,
Gangodawila, Nugegoda
Tel 011-2853331

Gangodawila Girls’ Child Development Center is being maintained since 1957, as a Girls’ Child Development Center by the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.

This child development center is dedicated to provide residential facilities, education, nutrition, sanitation and health and also to provide patronage for about 90 girls who need assistance and direct them to become virtuous children.

This is administered by a Management Committee, appointed and managed under the full supervision of the National Council for Childcare of the All Ceylon Buddhist Federation.

Members of the Management Committee:
Hon. Chairman Manel Perera
Hon. Vice Chairman Nelum Senadheera.
Hon. Secretary Kushlani Rajakaruna, Attorney-at-Law.
Hon. Treasurer Susantha Perera.

Buddha Jayanthi Girls’ Child Development Center
Bandaranaiake Mawatha, Kegalle
Tel: 035-2222868

This was established on 01^st July, 1962, by Ms. Wimala Kannangara.

This child development center is dedicated to provide residential facilities, education, nutrition, sanitation and health and also to provide patronage for about 50 girls who need assistance and direct them to become virtuous children.

This is administered by a Management Committee, appointed and managed under the full supervision of the National Council for Childcare of the All Ceylon Buddhist Federation.

Members of the Management Committee:
Hon. Chairman H. Shriyantha Peiris..
Hon. Vice Chairman D. M. Dissanayaka.
Hon. Secretary Upali Wijekoon.
Hon. Treasurer Jayanath Amarasinha.

Mada Para, Wadduwa
Tel: 038 2296222

This center was donated by the family members of the Thudawa Brothers’ Institute on 19th June, 1988.

This child development center is dedicated to provide residential facilities, education, nutrition, sanitation and health and also to provide patronage for about 50 girls who need assistance and direct them to become virtuous children.

This is administered by a Management Committee, appointed and managed under the full supervision of the National Council for Childcare of the All Ceylon Buddhist Federation.

Members of the Management Committee:
Hon. Chairman Jayakis Thudawa.
Hon. Vice Chairman Gayan Thudaawa.
Hon. Secretary Oliver Gunathilaka.
Hon. Treasurer Nihal Wasantha.

0112 2671894
69/14, Kuruppu Road, Colombo 08

This center was commenced by All Ceylon Buddhist Congress in 1957.

This child development center is dedicated to provide residential facilities, education, nutrition, sanitation and health and also to provide patronage for 40 girls who need assistance and direct them to become virtuous children.

This is administered by a Management Committee, appointed and managed under the full supervision of the National Council for Childcare of the All Ceylon Buddhist Federation.

Members of the Management Committee:
Hon. Chairman Brig. Mahendra Wijerathna.
Hon. Vice Chairman Tissa Jayaweera.
Hon. Secretary N. A. G. Senanayake.
Hon. Treasurer Aruna Shanthi Herath.

Walana, Panadura.
Tel: 038-2233199

This center was commenced on 16th September, 1965, in the premises donated by Late Mr. D. E. Wijewardhana, former Public Trustee, and his wife Ms. D. C. Wijerathna.

This child development center is dedicated to provide residential facilities, education, nutrition, sanitation and health and also to provide patronage for about 30 girls who need assistance and direct them to become virtuous children.

This is administered by a Management Committee, appointed and managed under the full supervision of the National Council for Childcare of the All Ceylon Buddhist Federation.

Members of the Management Committee:
Hon. Chairman Charitha Wijewardhana.
Hon. Vice Chairman Mahinda Malalasekara.
Hon. Secretary Nilamani Peiris.
Hon. Treasurer Priyan Salgado.

011 2670699
97/5, Siridhamma Mawatha, Colombo 9

This premise is a donation presented by Mrs. Sanghamiththa Lauries, in commemoration of her husband. This center was established in July, 1973.

This child development center is dedicated to provide residential facilities, education, nutrition, sanitation and health and also to provide patronage for about 40 girls who need assistance and direct them to become virtuous children.

This is administered by a Management Committee, appointed and managed under the full supervision of the National Council for Childcare of the All Ceylon Buddhist Federation.

Members of the Management Committee:
Hon. Chairman Samantha Liyanage.
Hon. Vice Chairman Manjula Wickramarathna.
Hon. Secretary Harini Senanayaka.
Hon. Treasurer Ajantha Gunawardhana.

Gonagalapura Pura, Bentota.
Tel: 034-2272197

This house and property were donated by Mr. D. F. D. Wijesinha, son of Mr. Pedoris Wijesinha, the tycoon and his wife, who were living in Gonagalapura, to commemorate his father and mother who were living in this premise, to All Ceylon Buddhist Congress. This center was operational from 17th March, 1970.

This child development center is dedicated to provide residential facilities, education, nutrition, sanitation and health and also to provide patronage for about 50 girls who need assistance and direct them to become virtuous children.

This is administered by a Management Committee, appointed and managed under the full supervision of the National Council for Childcare of the All Ceylon Buddhist Federation.

Members of the Management Committee:
Hon. Chairman Indunil Ediri Wickramasuriya.
Hon. Vice Chairman Waruni Ruvan Pathirana.
Hon. Secretary Geetha Samanmalie Ranathungaarachchi.
Hon. Treasurer K. Sumathi Premarathna.

Biyagama, Malwana.
Tel: 011-2487613

This center was established on 10th November, 1945, based on a concept and dedication of Professor Gunapala Malalasekara, former President of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.

This children’s center is dedicated to provide residential facilities, education, nutrition, sanitation and health and also to provide patronage for about 90 girls who need assistance and direct them to become virtuous children.

This is administered by a Management Committee, appointed and managed under the full supervision of the National Council for Childcare of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress

Members of the Management Committee:
Hon. Chairman Wasanthi Siriwardhana.
Hon. Vice Chairman Ranjani Dabare.
Hon. Secretary Hemantha Adhikari
Hon. Treasurer W. M. Wijayawansha.

531/1, Sapugaskanda Road, Gonawala, Kelaniya
Tel: 011  2913931

This premise was donated by Mrs. Leela Wickramarathna, wife of Mr. Granville Wickramarathna, who had served as a school principal, on 18th May, 1984, fulfilling the aspiration of Mr. Wickramarathna.

This child development center is dedicated to provide residential facilities, education, nutrition, sanitation and health and also to provide patronage for about 30 boys who need assistance and direct them to become virtuous children.

This is administered by a Management Committee, appointed and managed under the full supervision of the National Council for Childcare of the All Ceylon Buddhist Federation.

Members of the Management Committee:
Hon. Chairman Jayaraj Chandrasekara.
Hon. Vice Chairman E. K. Gamage.
Hon. Secretary B. L. Palitha.
Hon. Treasurer E. A. D. C. G. Jayathilaka.

Hathalis pahuwa, Polgahawela.
Tel: 037-2242029

This house and properties were donated by Ms. Subhadra Perera, wife of Mr. Kirimudiyanse Mannapperuma, who had served as the principal of the Pothuhera Maha Vidyalayaya, to commemorate the services rendered by Mr. Mannapperuma as the principal. This center was commenced on 9th may, 1991.

This child development center is dedicated to provide residential facilities, education, nutrition, sanitation and health and also to provide patronage for about 30 boys who need assistance and direct them to become virtuous children.

This is administered by a Management Committee, appointed and managed under the full supervision of the National Council for Childcare of the All Ceylon Buddhist Federation.

Members of the Management Committee:
Hon. Chairman Subhadra Perera.
Hon. Vice Chairman Dayani Manawaduge.
Hon. Secretary Nimali Wijearachchi.
Hon. Treasurer Nayomi Pallemulla.

Pambe,  Payagala.
Tel: 034-2226392

The Development Center maintained by Rev. Sumana, for the children who got involved in juvenile delinquency, was restructured and recommenced on 19th June, 1961 by the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress.

This child development center is dedicated to provide residential facilities, education, nutrition, sanitation and health and also to provide patronage for boys who need assistance and direct them to become virtuous children.

This is administered by a Management Committee, appointed and managed under the full supervision of the National Council for Childcare of the All Ceylon Buddhist Federation.

Members of the Management Committee:
Hon. Chairman Nalaka de Fonseka.
Hon. Vice Chairman Nisha Radella.
Hon. Secretary Hemamali Samaranayaka.
Hon. Treasurer Wickramasekara Bovalgaha Banda.

Pathana, Hikkaduwa.
Tel: 091-2276929

This center, which was functioning under the Galle Young Men’s Buddhist Association, was endowed to All Ceylon Buddhist Congress in 1984.
This child development center is dedicated to provide residential facilities, education, nutrition, sanitation and health and also to provide patronage for about 25 boys who need assistance and direct them to become virtuous children.

This is administered by a Management Committee, appointed and managed under the full supervision of the National Council for Childcare of the All Ceylon Buddhist Federation.

Members of the Management Committee:
Hon. Chairman  – Mr. Buddhika Weerasinghe        
Hon. Vice Chairman   – Mr. Tharindu Jeewana Kumara
Hon Secretary – Ms. U. A. Kumari Lanka
Hon Treasurer – Mr. W. A. Sumudu Samapath

Mahawewa.
Tel: 037-22254747

Hon President – Mr. L. Chandrsiri
Hon Vice President – Mr. I. A. Sarath Imbulana
Hon Secretary – Mr. B. A. Amal Samantha Perera
Hon Treasurer – Mr. A. A. B. Pradeep Kumara

This was commenced by world-famous Kelaniya temple artist Mr. Welimuni Solius Mendis on 10th June 1958 a deaf and blind center and a school. After he passed away this was donated All Ceylon Buddhist Congress and there are about 96 children with disabilities and study in this school.