Mohottimulla, Puttalam (October 24, 2023) — Championing child welfare and human dignity, the Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation (SHCCF), in partnership with the Special Monitoring Mission of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC SMM), organized a special humanitarian relief mission dedicated to children with special needs.
The initiative took place on October 24, 2023, at a specialized child care facility located in Mohottimulla, within the Dankotuwa Divisional Secretariat Division of the Puttalam District, North Western Province.
Direct Humanitarian Aid & Specialized Healthcare Support
The mission focused on elevating the daily health and nutritional standards of vulnerable children living in care facilities. The joint delegation provided tailored relief packages to meet both immediate dietary and long-term health requirements:
Aid CategoryDetails & Provisions Supplied
Nutritious Food SuppliesDietary-rich food items, fresh produce, and specialized supplements tailored to early childhood growth and medical requirements.
Essential Health Equipment
Healthcare accessories, sanitation kits, daily hygiene essentials, and specialized care equipment required for children with physical and cognitive special needs.
Dr. Chrishantha Dissanayake: "Standing for Special Needs Children is a Sacred Duty"
Addressing the organizers and caregiving staff, Dr. Chrishantha J.K.M. Dissanayake, Sri Lankan Commissioner of the IHRC and Founder, President, and Director General of the SHCCF, delivered a moving appeal on social responsibility:
"Standing up for the mental, physical, and overall health development of children with special needs is an absolute, non-negotiable duty of humanity. Every individual in society must dedicate themselves—to the absolute best of their ability—to protecting, nurturing, and caring for these precious lives."
Exemplary Community Sponsorship & Organizational Leadership
The humanitarian drive was made possible through the dedicated sponsorship and organizing efforts of Mr. Dhammika Sisira Kumara, IHRC Zonal Volunteer Coordinator and SHCCF Director of Social Services & Public Welfare, who along with his family provided comprehensive financial and logistical support.
Key institutional leaders and directors representing both organizations actively participated in the distribution ceremony:
- Dr. Chrishantha J.K.M. Dissanayake — Sri Lankan Commissioner, IHRC / Founder, President & Director General, SHCCF
- Mr. Hemantha Vitharana — Senior Executive Director, SHCCF
- Mr. Dhammika Sisira Kumara — Director of Social Services & Public Welfare, SHCCF / Zonal Coordinator, IHRC
- Mr. Jayatissa Athaudahetti — Director, SHCCF
- Mr. Harrison Somasiri — Director, SHCCF
- Mr. Nalin Darshana — Director, SHCCF
Official Event Record
Date: October 24, 2023
Venue: Mohottimulla Special Needs Care Facility, Dankotuwa, Puttalam
Reported by:
Dr. Chrishantha J.K.M. Dissanayake
Commissioner of Sri Lanka — International Human Rights Commission
Founder / President and Director General — Shri Hela Cultural Collaboration Foundation
