අපේ ළමයි (Ape Lamai), Our Kids, is a not-for-profit organisation for children with disabilities. Founded in 1999 by Mr. D. M. Thilakarathna when his son Vishva Krishan Thilakarathna was diagnosed with hydrocephalus (ජලකපාලතාවය), Ape Lamai provides schooling, vocational training and board for 60 children with disabilities. Ape Lamai aims to help its students develop into independent adults who contribute to society. The Ape Lamai organisation is based at an abandoned school close to Botale railway station that has been repurposed for the organisation. The organisation receives little government funding so it relies on the generosity of donors. Get involved today by volunteering, sponsoring a child or donating to keep Our Kids running.
D.M. Vishwa Krishan Thilakarathna
Our Team
Mr. D.M.Thilakarathna (justice of the peace) Executive Director: Ape Lamai Organisation Manager: School
Mrs. D.P.G. Ranjani Director: Ape Lamai Organisation Caregiver: School Volunteer: Office
Mr.T. Yashan President: Ape Lamai Organisation Director: Vocational Training Center Assistant Manager: School
Mr. H. Prashan Secretary: Ape Lamai Organisation Director: Vocational Training Center
Mrs. M.P. Wimalawathi Treasurer: Ape Lamai Organization
Our Staff
Mrs. M.G. Isurumathi Principal
A.H.T.N. Gunawardhana Deputy principal (Educational Administration)
TBC Kumari Bandara Deputy Principal (Educational Development)
Mrs. G. Nadeeka Teacher
Miss. S. Deepthi Teacher
Miss. S.P. Nishadini Volunteer Teacher
Miss. W.N. Damayanthi Volunteer Teacher
M.H.F. Husna Volunteer Teacher
Caregivers
Mr. Nishantha and Mrs. Inoka Nishantha is a former “Ape Lamai” student. He is now happily married to Inoka and working for Ape Lamai with his wife
Mrs. Chandrika A mother of a student who is also volunteering as a kitchen-hand/caregiver