Makandura, Kurunegala (October 29, 2023) — Championing healthcare accessibility and community welfare, the Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation (SHCCF), in partnership with the Special Monitoring Mission of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC SMM), successfully hosted a comprehensive eye clinic and spectacle distribution drive in the North Western Province.
The humanitarian initiative, held on October 29, 2023, specifically targeted local senior citizens and Dhamma school students, providing essential optical examinations, vision care counseling, and custom corrective eyewear.
Compassionate Service at Makandura Sarankararama Purana Viharaya
The program was hosted at the historic Makandura Sarankararama Purana Viharaya in the Kurunegala District, drawing children, elders, and families from numerous surrounding villages.
Clinical examinations and optometry services were conducted in collaboration with professional opticians from the Navaloka Optical Institute, ensuring high standards of eye care diagnosis.
The venue and community mobilization were spiritually blessed and guided by Reverend Polgampola Piyananda Thero, Chief Incumbent of the Makandura Sarankararama Purana Viharaya. Full organizational and logistical backing was provided by the Kuveni Woman and Children Rights Protection Foundation, led by its President, Secretary, and executive officers.
Dr. Chrishantha Dissanayake: "Protecting Our Elders is a Sacred Human Duty"
Highlighting the core mission behind the initiative, Dr. Chrishantha J.K.M. Dissanayake, Sri Lankan Commissioner of the IHRC and Founder, President, and Director General of the SHCCF, delivered a poignant message on social responsibility:
"Protecting, honoring, and supporting our senior citizens—rather than leaving them to face isolation in their later years—must be recognized as a fundamental duty of every human being."
Dr. Dissanayake reaffirmed the joint commitment of the IHRC and SHCCF to delivering direct healthcare assistance to underserved rural populations and protecting vulnerable groups across Sri Lanka.
Distinguished Leadership and Organizational Representation
The medical drive was coordinated and attended by key institutional leaders, including:
- Dr. Chrishantha J.K.M. Dissanayake (Sri Lankan Commissioner, IHRC / Founder, President & Director General, SHCCF)
- SHCCF Directors & IHRC Coordinators: Mr. Hemantha Vitharana, Mr. Dhammika Sisira Kumara, and Mrs. Nisansala Wijekoon
- Kuveni Foundation Executive Board: Leadership and officers of the Kuveni Woman and Children Rights Protection Foundation
- Navaloka Optical Institute: Clinical optometry team
Official Event Record
Date: October 29, 2023
Venue: Makandura Sarankararama Purana Viharaya, Kurunegala
Reported by: Hemantha Vitharana Senior Executive Director — Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation
