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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, Krishni Nagendra De Silva
Chairman: Professor A.H. Sheriffdeen
Lawyers: DL & F De Saram

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 theCollege 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
  • Krishni Nagendra De Silva

Members

  • Thamara Spitzner (Coordination) – thamara@actlanka.org
  • Indi Samarajiva (Media) – indi@actlanka.org
  • Chaun Cooke (Info, Coordination) – info@actlanka.org
  • Neesha Nirmalalingam (Accounts) – accounts@actlanka.org
  • Michele Thurairaja (Medicines) – medicines@actlanka.org
  • Govinda Tidball (Coordination) – govinda@actlanka.org
  • Sarika Amerasinghe Durrant (Orthopedics) – sarika@actlanka.org
  • Annika Fernando Singh (Toys) – toys@actlanka.org
  • Robert Gunnion (Logistics) 


Recent Posts

  • Recognition of ACT's efforts throughout 2009
    Jan 7, 2010
    We are proud to announce that Action & Care Trust received an award of recognition by the Directorate for IDP Healthcare through the Ministry of Healthcare & Nutrition on the 22nd of December 2009. ...
  • Visit to Manik Farm 8th December
    Jan 6, 2010
    ACT completed another delivery of urgent medicines to the Manik Farm medical stores on the 8th of December. Johanniter 0f Germany visited with ACT and had the opportunity to meet with Dr. ...
  • Drama/Art workshop & Sports day at Zone 5 Manik Farm
    Nov 4, 2009
    Action & Care Trust just concluded its first drama/art workshop and sports day in Zone 5 Manik Farm on the 29th of October. We wish to thank Shyamini Hettiarachchi who gave of her time and conducted this first drama therapy workshop for over 300 kids. ...
  • List of items needed for next delivery planned mid October 2009
    Sep 20, 2009
    Please help by either donating against the purchase of these items or donating the following items on this list. Donations can now be made directly off our website through the Visa/MasterCard payment gateway see "Donate". ...
  • Recent Deliveries August/September
    Sep 18, 2009
    ACTLanka has completed 4 deliveries in the months August/September. On the 28th of August the ACTLanka Team successfully delivered medicines, milk powder, toys and art tools/supplies & books to the Cheddikulum Base hospital and Manik Farm. ...