Supported an eye and health camp held in Moratumulla for disadvantaged senior citizens in this impoverished area. This was done in conjunction with HelpAge Sri Lanka. The camp had doctors checking height, weight, blood pressure, random blood sugar and examining the eyes of these elders. A lecture on general health was given covering nutrition, healthy lifestyle and medication. Those in need will be provided with spectacles within a few days once the prescriptions have been completed. While waiting, these elderly folks were given fruit juice to beat the heat of the day. In all, 150 senior citizens benefitted from this well-organized health camp.
Similar Posts
Donation of menstrual underwear
Championing for Period Poverty for Girls with #globalhand Australia at Sri Lankadara Child Development Center, Colombo. Donated menstrual underwear from Australia to the girls, and also toiletries and food items.
Celebration of International Literacy Day
Celebrated International Literacy Day with a special guest author Ameena Hussein. Ameena shared her experiences that went into researching her best-selling book, “Chasing Tall Tales and Mystics: Ibn Battuta in Sri Lanka”. Food and fellowship were enjoyed by all after Ameena’s riveting lecture.
Sponsoring sewing tools
Presented the 12 sponsored students of the 8 weeks’ sewing programme course with a pack of required sewing tools.