Ayati - National Center of Excellence for Children with Disabilities

Why Support Ayati

Ayati Trust is a national charity involving The Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya and the private sector coming together to find a long-term, sustainable solution for children with disabilities across Sri Lanka.

Disability is a large and growing issue which is often left an unapproached subject in Sri Lanka. An estimated 20% of children in Sri Lanka have some form of mental or physical disability. These children and their families are frequently subjected to myths and negative stereotyping which often results in parents keeping their child hidden from the world without seeking the proper intervention. This results in the child retreating into themselves and becoming even more socially unskilled.

This is a national need since we do not have such a facility for these children which provides them with professional support. I, together with my wifeYehali, have taken an active role to partner with the AYATI Foundation to fulfill the need and make this Centre a reality for the children of our country, to make them inclusive in our society and integrate them as useful citizens of our nation.

Kumar & Yehali Sangakkara
I consider it a blessing and a privilege to subscribe to the noble thoughts which led to the creation of the Centre of Excellence for Children with Disabilities. I offer my unconditional support to this noble cause, as I am convinced it will offer me great satisfaction

Roshan Mahanama