Mr E G Keerthichandra is a remarkable and selfless man who has devoted his entire life to providing charity to those most of need in his home country of Sri Lanka. He moved to the UK in the early 60's when he was a young man but never forgot his roots and was always drawn back to helping his home country. So in 1979 he founded his own charity called Sinhala Bala Mandalaya and through this charity he was able to help tens of thousands of people in Sri Lanka during some of the countries toughest times. Over the years his charity has led projects to build new schools, relocate whole villages, build water wells and hospitals in some of the most remote and dangerous areas. His charity has also set up teacher training programs and Ayurveda clinics to ensure longevity of education and health in the areas which he has been able to provide help. Now living back in Sri Lanka and retired from working he is now able to dedicate all his time and effort to the charity work he is so passionate about. SEDA is yet another project of Sinhala Bala Mandalaya as Mr Gamini focuses his efforts on the suffering and inequality of the differently abled in Sri Lanka.
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SEDA Vocational Training Centre was set up in loving memory of Mrs Sunitha Keerthichandra, beloved wife of Mr Gamini Keerthichandra and much loved mother of their 4 children, Apsara, Isuri, Chaya and Dharshana. The entire Keerthichandra family support the efforts of the SEDA organisation in establishing new standards for education, training and employment for people born with differing abilities.
It is without a doubt that the work being undertaken by SEDA would have touched the heart and soul of Mrs Keerthichandra, who was herself one of the most self less, kind hearted and compassionate souls. It is a true honour for SEDA to carry out such rewarding work in the loving memory of such a remarkable women.
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