Colombo Friend in need Society

Sandeepanie Vithanage
29/08/2012

             On 29/08/2012 we went to a beautiful place near the Berewawa. It was the Colombo Friend In Need Society.

                 Colombo Friend in Need Society established in 1831. This was organized to help disable persons in Sri Lanka as well as maintain a transit hostel for the disable persons. This society is 180 years old & is the oldest Charitable organization in the country.

                   They provide prosthetics to replace the lost body part & orthotics  to replace the lost body function. They have two factory sites for plastic & aluminum. Not only in Colombo but also outside of  Colombo too having workshops.

Reasons for amputation

• Diabetes
• Traffic accident
• Osteosarcoma
• Infection or Deformity
• Leprosy

Why do they need orthotics,

• To correct the deformity
• To prevent further deformity
• To control involuntary movement
• As a support to body weight

            They  have  staff including several numbers. They provide lot of  services for amputated people.

• Artificial limbs (various types) are manufactured.
• Mobile bus limb fitting workshop.
• Education granted to disabled children.
• Pension scheme for disabled elders.
• Aidex annual sports meet.
• Self employment  grants

 

           Colombo Friend in Need Society is a real friend to the amputated people because they give them to new life…………..