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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, Neesha Nirmalalingam & Michele Mirchandani
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
  • Neesha Nirmalalingam (Accounts) – accounts@actlanka.org
  • Michele Thurairaja (Medicines) – medicines@actlanka.org

Members

  • Chaun Cooke (Info, Coordination) – info@actlanka.org
  • Indi Samarajiva (Media) – indi@actlanka.org
  • Govinda Tidball (Coordination) – govinda@actlanka.org
  • Annika Fernando Singh (Toys) – toys@actlanka.org
  • Robert Gunnion (Logistics) 


Recent Posts

  • Improving the well being of Children
    Jul 30, 2010
    ACT under the scope of rehabilitation will support the efforts in the North and East to set up psychosocial centers for the well being of children. ...
  • Kilinochchi Assesment Visit by ACT & MOH Team
    Apr 11, 2010
    Situation Report 18th March 2010 Kilinochchi & Palai Hospital ACT Team Radhika Philip, Michele Mirchandani, Suresh Dominic MOH Team Kilinochchi RDHS Kilinochchi, GH Kilinochchi Dr. ...
  • ACT assists Kilinochchi & Pullmodia
    Mar 31, 2010
    ACT worked closely with the Disaster Management Unit to assess the needs and supply urgent and essential medical supplies to the Kilinochchi & Pullmodia area hospitals. ...
  • Hearts For Harmony funding
    Mar 3, 2010
    http://www.heartsforharmony.ca/ Visit this site for details of the fundraiser organised by Hearts For Harmony of Canada for medical relief items for the Internally Displaced Persons. ...
  • 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. ...