About Ladani
“LADANI” the Institute which is now widely known in Sri Lanka and some countries abroad is mainly meant for the destitute children in the island.This Institute which was started on the 27th October 1985 in the village hamlet of Katuneriya in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka is now a government approved charity and has homes in Katuneriya,Mattakotuwa,Thambarawila,Bibiladeniya,Haldanduwana and Katapola.
Ladani was a challenge and a dream of its Founder Director to elevate the sufferings and injustice caused to a certain section of children in this society neglected by their kith and kin for no fault of theirs.He faced the challenge ,embraced it with deep intention and courage breaking all odds and bounds and paved the way for its birth for the greater good and welfare of humanity.
Every child born to this world has a right to live as a human and die as a human enjoying the rights that he or shehas inherited by birth at all times .Due to the fault and negligence of parents and the society the cries of the children go unheard and unrecognized by the rest of the world.Cruelty overlaps sympathy and love where it is needed most.Some action was needed to patch up all shortcomings with love,passion,sympathy and affection from the minimum to maximum with no barriers of caste,creed,language or race.
The name LADANI was originated from the first two letters of the Sinhala words Lama DAya NIwasa which means Home of Love and Care for CHILDREN.
History
LADANI the brainchild of Rev Fr Neville M Coonghe began its journey with the opening of the first home at Katuneriya ,the largest parish in Sri Lanka on the 27th October 1985.Initially there were 5 inmates when the first home was started and today it provides shelter to more than 180 children in six homes.
Vision
“Light a candle rather than curse the darkness”. The philosophy of LADANI is to light a candle among the destitute and orphan children who live in darkness.
Mission
To empower the children who are orphaned and destitute with love and wisdom,knowledge and stability, and self respect and self reliance.
The organization was granted Registered.
NGO. Reg No. L41111 on 11th Feb 2002. An approved charity in Sri Lanka as per gazette notification No. 1334. All donations to the organization are fully tax deductible.
News and Events
July 15th - 17th
A two day seminar on leadership . more....
July 29th -31st
A leadership programme was conducted for the senior boys of Thambarawila home at Apeksha Hall. more....
August 3rd -5th
Another trip to Mullattivu was made by some of the staff more....
August 9th
Ladani gives financial aid to the parents of the sick children who are poor and require regular medication. more....
August 11th
Special day for Ladani Home at Haldanduwana. more....
27 Dec 2010
Ladani celebrated its silver Jubilee
To mark this great occasion Holy Mass was celebrated on 27th Nov 2010 at Apeksha Hall of Ladani, Lansigama Katuneriya (Head Office of Ladani Institute) Bishop of Chilaw officiated at this service. As part of Silver Jubilee celebrations a walkathon was planned for the 17th November 2010. It started from Marawila and ended at Kochchikade, a distance of about 20 kms.This was a fund raising event as well an awareness event for the people around the area. Plans are in the process to start a home for orphan children in the north in 2011 and another home in Kilinochchi ..more
18 Nov 2010
Wedding Ceremony Organized by Ladani
Ladani girl got married .Wedding was organised by Ladani
Founder
Reverend Father Neville Merinus Coonghe, a missionary priest , who works for the Diocese of Chilaw in Sri Lanka is the Founder Director of LADANI. Born in September 18th 1948 he was ordained a priest in July 31 1976.
Get in touch!
Address : Founder Director, Ladani Institute, Lansigama Katuneriya, Sri Lanka
Telephone: + 94 32 2252265
FAX: + 94 31 2249766
Others: +301 - 0125 - 01258
E-mail: ladanihome@yahoo.com
Web : www.ladani.org
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