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    13Jan, 2020
    Muslim Aid Sri Lanka celebrates 15 years of service in Sri Lanka with their first event – a Blood Donation campaign

    Blood Donation campaign organized by the Sri Jayawardenapura University Muslim Association in collaboration with Muslim Aid Sri Lanka

    This marked the first activity of Muslim Aid’s 15th year anniversary celebration

    The blood donation campaign organized by Muslim Aid Sri Lanka and the Sri Jayawardenapura University Muslim Majlis (Association) was launched today at 9:00 am at the management faculty building of the university, with the participation of interfaith leaders, university staff, the National Blood Bank department, students of Sri Jayawardenapura University and staff of Muslim Aid Sri Lanka. This activity is one of many, including a tree-planting campaign and beach clean-up that are planned to be implemented in celebration of Muslim Aid’s 15 years of service in the country.

    The Muslim Majlis of Sri Jayawardena University joined with Muslim Aid Sri Lanka to organize the blood donation event with the approval of the university management. Rev. Fr. Rajiv Alexander welcomed this joint effort and expressed that helping others is the prime duty of human beings. Ash-sheik Arkam Nooramith, who also graced the event, pointed out in his blessing note that sacrificing one to another is human responsibility. Also present at the event was Fathoum Zaleeha Issadeen, Bronze Medal winner for Squash at the SAG (South Asian Games) 2019.  


    “This event is one of our national development programmes” said senior lecturer Dr. Roshan Ajwad. At the inauguration of the event, senior staff member and Head of HR and Administration of Muslim Aid Sri Lanka Mrs. Indika Abeysuriya, welcomed all the stake holders and participants and thanked the student association of the Sri Jayawardenapura University.

    15Nov, 2019
    With the funding support of the UNHCR, Muslim Aid hands over 4.3 million worth of hospital equipment to two hospitals

    Hospital and computer equipment handed over to
    Wathupitiwala base hospital and Meerigama base hospital in the Gampaha district.

    With the funding support of the UNHCR, Muslim Aid handed over 4.3 million worth of hospital equipment to two hospitals namely Wathupitiwala base hospital and Meerigama base hospital in the Gampaha district.

    Wathupitiwala base hospital is the third largest hospital in Gampaha District and is one of the oldest hospitals in the country with a 110 year old history. The hospital operates with 600 bed strength and human resources of 17 Medical consultants, 143 medical officers, 03 dental surgeons,333 nursing officers, 50 paramedical staff 200 health care assistants and 20 office staff.Muslim Aid handed over 2.1 million worth of computer equipment to enhance their digital radiography programme.

    Meanwhile Meerigama base hospital received essential hospital equipment worth 2.2 million for smooth running of their services. It included apparatus such as medicine and dressing trolleys, ECG monitor and oxygen cylinder stands, cabinets and other items needed in the operating theater.

    The event was graced by Ms. Shirani Wickremasinghe, Senior Programme Associate – UNHCR, Mr.Faizer Khan, Country Director – Muslim Aid Sri Lanka; Mr.Shaheel Thajudeen, Senior Protection Assistant – UNHCR , Deputy Directors of the hospital; as well as consultants, staff and nurses.

    28Sep, 2018
    Handed over Medical Equipment to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (L.R.H),

    On the 28th of September 2018, Muslim Aid with the support of the UNHCR, handed over Medical Equipment to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (L.R.H), Borella, Sri Lanka.

    The Handing Over event was graced by Dr. W.K Wickremasinghe – Director, Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Dr. Nayantara Ranawaka – Deputy Director of Lady Ridgeway Hospital; Ms.Menique Amarasinghe – Head of National Office UNHCR Sri Lanka, Mr. A.C. Faizer Khan – Country Director of MASL; and other Staff.

    18Sep, 2018
    Handed over Medicine packs to the Apeksha Cancer Hospital – Maharagama

    Today, Muslim Aid with the support of the UNHCR, handed over Medicine packs to the Apeksha Cancer Hospital (Maharagama).
    The Handing Over event was graced by Dr.Buddhika Kurukulasuriya -Director of the Apeksha Hospital, Ms.Menique Amarasinghe – Head of National Office UNHCR Sri Lanka, Mr. A.C. Faizer Khan – Country Director of MASL; and other Staff.

    19Aug, 2018
    Natural Living And Alternative Health Care

    Under the project “Alternative healthcare through use of complemetary medicines: homeopathy as an option”, a consultation meeting was organized by Muslim Aid  project  team on 30th September 2017 in colombo field office.

    Muslim Aid Sri lanka initiated this project since January 2017. Medical practioners from alternative medical systems like Homoeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, traditional medicines and health activities participated the full day meeting.

    There are three main activities have been carried out by Muslim Aid Sri Lanka under this project as  follow,

    1) Provide homeopathic treatment in Batticaloa district.

    2) Awareness programmer on nature care and healthy living.

    3) Recording Case histories and updating public awareness materials.

    As part of the main activity 02, the project team and the dedicated volunteers have organized different awareness meetings and group discussions in Mutur, Kinniya, Nagama, Kahatagasdigiliya, Oddamavadi, Puthukkudiyiruppu to create awareness among the communities.

    The above consultation meeting was organized by the project team on 30th Sep 2017 to review the past awareness activities carried out for last 8 months, and also to plan a strategy and action plan to move forward. There were 16 participants present at this meeting. Finally, different actions were discussed and was agreed to take this mission forward.

    19Aug, 2018
    Gang Chairs For Colombo South Teaching Hospital

    As a token of appreciation to  services rendered  by the Colombo South Teaching Hospital to the refugees and asylum seekers in Sri Lanka, with the support of UNHCR, Muslim Aid Sri Lanka has handed over 25 number of Gang Chairs (Patients waiting area chairs) to  Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila on 13th October 2016.

    The Chief Guest for the event was Ms. Rianawati, UNHCR Representative in Sri Lanka and   Country Director of Muslim Aid Sri Lanka, UNHCR Associate Protection Officer and other staff from hospital and Muslim Aid also participated the event. Event was presided by Dr. Asela Gunawardena, Director of Colombo South Teaching Hospital,