Ash-Shifaa is a registered charitable trust in Sri Lanka giving special education, rehabilitation and vocational training to children with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities.
Ash-Shifaa was founded on 14 September 2003 by Mrs. Nilufa Nizar, with five children and a volunteer staff.
We believe every child is special and deserves a nurturing, empowering place to grow. Our vision is to raise the quality of life of differently abled children, regardless of race, caste or religion, and help them become independent, dignified members of society.
More than 500 children have registered with us over 22 years. Because we work from a rented building, we can serve around 35 at a time. The limit is space, never willingness.
To create a nurturing, inclusive environment where children with special needs can thrive, with comprehensive care, education and support that helps each child reach their fullest potential.
Individual attention, therapeutic programmes and a strong sense of community, so every child grows in independence, confidence and belonging.
To prepare children with special needs, step by step, to be self-reliant, disciplined and valuable contributors to society.
Each programme is shaped around the child in front of us: their condition, their pace and the life they are working towards.
Tailored instruction for children with conditions including autism, visual and hearing impairments, intellectual disabilities, ADHD and more. We use preventive, remedial and compensatory interventions to help each child overcome their own barriers to learning.
Professionally guided occupational, physical and speech therapy, aimed at helping every child reach the greatest physical independence they can and a better quality of life.
Structured programmes that give older students core pre-vocational skills: time management, problem-solving, everyday hygiene and personal responsibility, preparing them for an independent life beyond school.
Founded by Mrs. Nilufa Nizar with five children and a volunteer staff.
Registered with the Western Province Social Services Department.
Children registered with Ash-Shifaa across our 22 years.
Around 35 children served at a time, limited by our rented building.
| National Secretariat for NGOs | Reg. L-91704 |
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| Wakf Board of Sri Lanka | Reg. R/2755/C/256 |
| Ministry of Finance Approved Charity | Gazette No. 1907/18 |
| National Council for Persons with Disabilities | Reg. MSSN/SPD/R121 |
| Western Province Social Services Dept. | Reg. WP/SSD/C/DH/2011/16 |
Proud active member of the Association for the Intellectually Disabled in Sri Lanka.
Mrs. Nilufa Nizar is the key contact for parents, partners and donors. Call, WhatsApp or visit us in Angoda.