ACT is a group of Sri Lankans committed to relief and rehabilitation for war survivors. It is legally structured as a Trust comprising three individuals and chaired by Professor A.H. Sheriffdeen.
Legal Details
ACT is incorporated as a Trust in Sri Lanka.
Name: ACTION & CARE TRUST TO REHABILITATE SRI LANKAN WAR SURVIVORS
Also known as: ACT to Rehabilitate, ACT
Founders: Hiranjan De Silva, Radhika Philip
Trustees: Hiranjan De Silva, Radhika Philip, Neesha Nirmalalingam, Michele Thurairaja Mirchandani & Savantha de Saram
Chairman: Professor A.H. Sheriffdeen
Lawyers: DL & F De Saram / Auditors: KPMG
Chairman
Professor A.H. Sheriffdeen F.R.C.S. (Eng), F.R.C.S. (Edin) DSc (Hon Colombo) is an eminent doctor and surgeon and a past President of the College Of Surgeons, Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Medical Association. He is an Emeritus Professor of Surgery and Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon in Sri Lanka. He has retired from public service but continues to practice and operate. He has compiled our needs assessment reports after visiting and consulting directly with doctors in affected areas. You can read his reports here.
Trustees
- Radhika Philip
- Hiranjan De Silva
- Neesha Nirmalalingam (Accounts) – accounts@actlanka.org
- Michele Thurairaja (Medicines) – medicines@actlanka.org
- Savantha de Saram – Legal Advisor
Members
- Chaun Cooke
- Indi Samarajiva
- Govinda Tidball
- Annika Fernando Singh