Educate 33 children with disabilities in Sri Lanka

GlobalGiving Report July 2024

GlobalGiving has been our partner for many years.  Gaily helping vulnerable people is possible because of the help given by GlobalGiving.  E.A.S.E. Foundation serves vulnerable people; those with disabilities and their families.  Disability and poverty are difficult burdens.  Our many services help ease these twin burdens.

On the 2^nd of April when the world celebrated World Autism Day we gathered our families.  A wonderful band of street drama actors performed a couple of scenes highlighting appropriate and inappropriate interactions between people with disabilities and society.  They were especially appreciated by our families.  Since April is the month we Sri Lankans celebrate New Year, we gave bags filled with dry essential goods and sweet treats to the families. 

Treats are all very well, but our first focus is giving an age appropriate education to our students.  We presume competence and we know the importance of communication.  Since most of our students are non-speaking or minimally speaking, we teach an alternative communication system.  Our students and their families benefit greatly from being able to communicate.  The joy of finding a “voice” cannot be measured and the benefit to student and family are enormous. 

Thanks again to the donors and GlobalGiving for enabling us to do this important and meaningful work.

Chandima Rajapatirana

Co-Founder/Co-President

E.A.S.E. Foundation

As always GlobalGiving has supported E.A.S.E. Foundation, enabling us to continue our work supporting the most vulnerable, marginalized group: people with disabilities. 

We were able to do our annual beach trip on the 12^th of December.   Since we had volunteers to help our students their mothers were able to relax a bit.  We were worried about the weather but fortunately the morning was perfect.  When the rains came in the afternoon, we were glad to gather in the hall provided by the hotel and dance to the music provided by the volunteers. 

On the 19^th of Dec. we were able to have our year end Christmas party.  A volunteer band of musicians provided music so our families could dance the morning away. Dancing is a favorite activity among our students and their families.   Everyone enjoyed the table laden with food, ice cream is always a special treat. By giving each family, a bountiful bag of essential foods and a few treats we were able to ensure that the families were able to enjoy the holiday season.  

Donors who support us through GlobalGiving are the wind beneath our wings. Our students work diligently on honing their academic and other skills. So, the fun events are a welcome, and necessary breaks.

Thank you

Chandima Rajapatirana