
## **Minutes of the Hela Sarana 25th Annual General meeting -13 th of November 2021 via Zoom** 

The 25[th] Annual General Meeting took place virtually via a zoom platform at 15.00 hours London time on the 13[th] of November. The executive committee, members of Hela Sarana, invited guests, donors, friends, and well-wishers logged in via the pre circulated link emailed or shared through media platforms. 

Mr.  Jayantha  Silva  welcomed  the  audience  with  the  traditional  greeting  of “Ayubowan” in Sinhala and “a very good afternoon, good morning / evening to participants who may be joining us from other time Zones in English”. 

A  two-minute  silence  was  observed  as  a  mark  of  respect  in  honour  of  Our Founder  late  Mr.  Raja  Meehitiya,  our  First  General  Secretary  Mr.  Shelton Ranasinghe, and other departed colleagues Mr. Vish Vedage, Mrs. Chandrani Amendra,  Dr  Mrs.  Geetha  Sathialingam  &  Mr.  Daya  Meethiya  (Our  Principal Coordinator -SL) who served this institution with much distinction.  The Loss of Dr Miss Thirushika Sathialingam an ardent supporter of HS over the years who passed away few months ago under tragic circumstances and all our friends, supporters & all victims of the pandemic were remembered, reflected. 

Mr.  Jayantha  Silva  accorded  a  very  warm  welcome  to  Mr.  Aruna  Fernando (Minister  Administration  &  Consular)  representing  her  Excellency  Mrs.Saroja Sirisena the High Commissioner for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in the UK, our Guest Speaker an eminent scholar, a  pioneer in the field of Solar  Energy  Professor  IM  Dharmadasa  ,  our  Honorary  Patron  Mrs.  Lalitha Meehitiya, representatives from well-respected Charity and other Organisations, all our sponsors, donors, fund raisers, supporters, and the executive committee members  past  & present  to  this  milestone 25[th] anniversary  Annual  General Meeting. 

Mr. Jayantha Silva went on to say ‘ _As we celebrate 25 years, I look upon my lifelong friend late Raja Meehitiya “the farsighted visionary” the founder and the inspirational Leader of this esteemed institution who led from  the front  for nearly 2 decades until his untimely death to gain the recognition and respect of the wider Sri Lankan Community here in the UK to be what we are today. I dedicate  this  25[th] Anniversary  as  a  tribute  in  his  memory  for  setting  this organization on unbelievably strong foundation to withstand every potential pitfall._ 

_We are an extremely active, dynamic, hardworking and I fervently believe a well- recognized, respected charity organisation today because of his lifelong commitment and dedication to serve humanity and his incessant desire to help the underprivileged, the disadvantaged, deprived, and oppressed communities in some of the remotest regions of Sri Lanka_ 



_As a fitting tribute to late Raja’s and in recognition of his incomparable service & to commemorate our 25year existence, the EXCO unanimously agreed to invest in a project with a significant sustainable development in a rural area of Sri Lanka to benefit the community at large. The   primary objective of the project is to ensure it served the chosen community in the long term, unify and promote togetherness for the welfare of the village, encourage the community to build trust among families to live in harmony, generate continuous revenue to be utilized for the development of the_ 


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_e community, schools & education, empower the members of the community to take decisions to improve their living standard and acquire long term benefits. More importantly promote accountability and create a cohesive & a conducive environment for the younger generation to work with the elders to generate greater prosperity to the entire community. Ladies & Gentlemen, the selected Solar Project at Tissapura Kanishta Vidyalaya in Monaragala was a perfect fit in satisfying the criteria thus set forth for the project.’_ 

The President Mr. Jayantha Silva invited Dr Jayantha Perera, General Secretary of Hela Sarana to continue with the Formal proceedings of the 25[th] AGM. 

Dr Jayantha Perera presented the minutes of the 24[th] Annual General meeting to the virtual audience in a format designed to capture the attention to detail. The minutes were proposed by Mr. Leslie Dep and Seconded by Dr Saman Perera as an accurate reflection of the events that took place on the 17[th] of October 2020 and was adopted. 

The Secretary’s report for the AGM year 2020-2021 was presented to the virtual audience by Dr. Jayantha Perera who thanked the entire Executive committee of Hela  Sarana  at the outset for  their magnanimous  effort  through during the arduous times and said without which the array of completed projects could not have been possible. 

He highlighted the Portfolio projects such as the Education Grants/Scholarships and the Breakfast project for renal dialysis patients at Anuradhapura hospital continued despite the pandemic. 

The main thrust of the 2020-2021 Hela Sarana charity’s humanitarian efforts was focussed on providing emergency relief to the evolving COVID 19 pandemic requirements which were multi-faceted. 

The relief provided in Phase one (2020) included provision of dry rations and food to meet the urgent nutritional needs of 100 families who lived off the beaten  track  in  Baddgama  in  the  Galle  district.  This  could  not  have  been possible without the omnipresent Rev Erdely Mendis and the Local Pastors, the late Rev Baddegama Samitha Venerable Monk, and his support. 



The phase one also  consisted of collaboration with the Association of Professional  Sri  Lankans  in  the  UK  (APSL)  to  provide  KN95  masks  to  five hospitals (work in partnership with Sri Lanka medical and Dental Association (SLMDA-UK) to provide pulse oximeters and respiratory masks to hospitals (Hela Sarana  contribution  £2500  +  additional  £1000  by  Friends  of  Sri  Lanka  -UK (FOSL-UK). 

The completion of the reroofing of the IDH hospital ancillary quarters at a cost of £5100 was the last project completed in year 2020 Phase one covid relief. This intervention was made possible thanks to the EXCO members and well-wishers who raised the money through a Walkathon/Marathon. 

The covid phase 2 relief projects for emergency care consisted of providing vital equipment for delivery of medical care for the following hospitals. 


- Teaching Hospital -Colombo North -Ragama- 5 Syringe Pumps (Graceby C9) at a total cost of £2200 

- Teaching Hospital -Colombo South -Kalubowila – 02  Syringe pumps and one High flow nasal Cannula unit (total cost of £5800) 

- Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital -Colombo-Cardiothoracic Unit-Video Laryngoscope- cost £5500 

- District Hospital Gampaha- two BiPAP units- £4200 

- Base Hospital Theldeniya- 07 syringe pumps ,04 infusion pumps -cost £4000 

Hela  Sarana  joint  hands  with  other  organisations  to  do    multiple collaborative projects 

- We worked collaboratively with Medical AID for Sri Lanka to help their vision  to  provide  Covid  19  relief  equipment  to  the  hospitals.  Hela Sarana provided **£3000** to their joint initiatives. 

- Hela Sarana donated **£1250 to the** Sandalankawa Divisional hospital to provide Piped oxygen to the hospital wards. This project was the brainchild of Venerable Mangala of East London Buddhist Viharaya. 

The  next  project  during  the  Covid  19  pandemic  was  to  provide financial support to schools. 

- Teachers at the Methsevana special needs school in Gampola needed financial assistance. As an ongoing measure £1500 annual funding is 



provided by Hela Sarana for  salaries to the two teachers employed by Meth Sevana. 

- Hela Sarana provided £360 to help with daily running of the Apostolic Carmel School Maharagama 

## **The 25[th] Anniversary milestone project- Promoting Sustainable Development through the Solar Village concept** 

**Solar village project at the Tissapura Kanishta Vidyalaya in Monaragala was selected to commemorate our 25[th] Anniversary. Prof I. M. Dharmadasa a global solar energy expert discussed the project with the Hela Sarana Committee who appointed Mr. Leslie Dep as the Hela Sarana coordinator. The project was completed in October 2021 with the  help  of  Sri  Lanka  Advancement  of  Science,  and  the  Faculty  of Technology at Sri Jayawardenapura University. The project coordinator in Sri Lanka was Dr. Hansika Attapattu. The Cost was entirely funded by Mr. Gamini and Mrs. Nalini Jayasinghe former EXCO members Of Hela Sarana at a cost of £4500.** 


Dr. Jayantha Perera informed the audience the main portfolio projects will be discussed by Mrs. Irie Perera (Education Grants/Scholarship) and Mr. Jayantha Silva (Breakfast project). 

Fund raising 

Mr. Anil Kulakulasuriya and Mr. Alex McHardy raised £1335 through their Annual Golf Day. Dr. Jayantha Perera thanked them on behalf of Hela Sarana for this Fund raising through sports Initiative year after year. 

Mrs. Enoka Amendra raised funds through Barclays matched accounts in the 2020-2021 year too. Her Fundraising role was very much appreciated. 

Treasurer’s report- Mr. Methsiri Wijeratne presented the treasurer’s report for the AGM year 2020-2021 to the Virtual audience. He provided the certified audited accounts report completed by Mr. Sylvien Pinto. This included the independent Examiner’s report, statement of income and expenditure and a balance sheet. 

The income for the AGM year was £42,887. The expenditure £50,635. income over expenditure was- £7,747. The certified accounts will be available for scrutiny on the charity commission website. 

The Treasurer’s report was adopted. Proposed by Mr. Asoka Bollegala and seconded by Dr Palitha Serasinghe. 



The committee resigned enbloc.  Mrs Ruvenie de Alwis Jayasinghe interim President over saw the election of the new committee. President -Mr. Jayantha Silva Vice President -Dr. Saman Perera Secretary- Dr. Jayantha Perera Joint Treasurers- Mr. Methsiri Wijeratna and Mr. Felix de Alwis Jayasinghe General committee Mr. Leslie Dep, Mrs. Mala Polpitiye, Mr. Asoka Bollegala, Dr. Palitha Serasinghe, Mrs. Irie Perera, Dr. Jeevani Jayawardena, Mr. Aruna Perera, Dr. Daya Perera, Dr. Kanthi Jayawardana, Dr. Uditha Bopitiya, Ruwan Wijeratna Mr. Nevomal Fernando. 

The Youth committee members posts were not for election. The Youth committee will continue as 2020-2021 apart from Mrs Hiranya de Alwis Jayasinghe who for personal reasons will not be able to continue but pledged her continued support for the charity for the foreseeable future. 

Mrs Irie Perera described the challenges the Education Grant Committee faced due to the pandemic situation. She emphasised to the audience the effort the Sri Lankan Coordinators took to deliver the grants to the recipients. The heartfelt video messages from several of them highlighting the difference the grants made to their quality of life by supporting their education was a great message to the audience and the donors to this esteemed programme. It was emphasised that the cost and the number of children needing the Education Grants may go up. 


She thanked the Current Committee and the Sri Lankan Coordinators for all the hard work they have done during the AGM year. 

The Incoming President’s speech by Mr. Jayantha Silva Followed. 

He stated “I want to provide a brief insight into our operations, the importance of this occasion not only relates to our overall contribution to humanitarian activities  and  other  charitable  sectors  over  the  last  12  months,  specifically supporting  the  unprecedented  global  pandemic  and  participation  in  other charitable causes, but to recognise the landmark 25year Anniversary milestone and what we have achieved during this period. Whilst the primary objective of any AGM is to fulfill the constitutional protocols, it also remains the only rostrum to showcase our successes & achievements over the last 12 months and our plans for the year ahead to everyone present and particularly to those who may be attending a HS AGM for the first time. I consider this is vital for any charity organisation not only to extend its appeal but to enhance support and gain wider exposure & recognition for our overall achievements, and what we stand for. 

In this context, I consider it a great injustice not to touch upon the extent of our humanitarian & charitable endeavors over the last 25 yrs. No doubt I would be 



standing here for the rest of the AGM if I were to provide a comprehensive coverage  of  the  spectrum  of  vast  and  varied  projects  we  had  successfully completed during this period. I believe however, “As the saying goes; picture paints a thousand things & actions Speak Louder than Words” the photographs and the video clips in the background will provide a flavour of our engagements, undertakings and accomplishments throughout the 25year history. I say this with utmost humility, when I utter, we take pride as a charity, which is miniscule in proportion by any estimation to have been able to support our treasured motherland in her hour of need during major island-wide emergencies, natural disasters and numerous other causes over this timeline. Though arduous at times  and  having  encountered  numerous  obstacles  the  product  had  been absolutely rewarding & fulfilling. 

**At  this  25[th] Milestone  event  today,  it  is  incredibly  satisfying  to announce that, our overall financial contribution towards humanitarian & charitable aid to our cherished motherland is in the order £ ¾ Million and  to  date  and  have  provided  over  1000  scholarships  to  children across the board via our education programme.** 

I believe that all present, will acknowledge that our journey to date is a success story  and  it’s  in  no  small  measure  to  2  decades  of  selfless  dedication  & commitment of our Founder late Raja Meehitiya. 

**Let  me  now  provide  a  glimpse  of  the  work  &  Projects  we  had undertaken over this period. This is not in order of monetary value or year of completion, and I start with** 

- **Restoration  of  irrigation  tanks  to  benefit  rural  farming communities** 

- **Moderate new-built housing with water / toilet facilities for rural farming families** 


- **Flagship Tsunami housing project with over115 houses completed for families of Tsunami Victims** 

- **Medical aid and Cataract Operations** 

- **Thalassemia support** 

- **Emergency relief programmes during Major Floods** 



- **Solar Village Projects** 

- **Health  &  Hygiene  projects  Provision  of  toilets  with  water supplies and conducting workshops** 

- **Clean Water projects for rural communities** 

- **Erection of nursery schools, School library buildings, school buildings (including one for children with special needs),** 

- **Bana / Dana Sala for temples in remote regions (to conduct classes for village children)** 

- **Provision of books & Teaching materials for libraries** 

- **Miro finance Schemes** 

- **Conducting CKDU Workshops and Seminars organised by Dr Saman Perera & Dr Palitha Serasinghe, Dialysis training for nursing staff in Anuradhapura Hospital – Conducted by Mrs. Mala Polpitiya** 

- **Additional education support in English, Math’s & Science for Children in Kabithigollawa village cluster.** 

- **Computer training and English classes for school children in Padaviya conducted by late Vish Vedage)** 

- **Supporting an entire village community of 142 Families in Magamthota (Polonnaruwa) engaged in manufacture of Bricks who had lost their livelihood due to sudden change in local authority governance** 

- **Emergency Relief for victims of 2019 Easter Sunday Terror Attack** 

- **Ongoing Breakfast Programme for patients undergoing dialysis treatment at Anuradhapura Main Hospital** 


- **Scholarships  for  children  of  families  from  remote  village communities  affected  by  CKDu  and  ongoing  scholarship programme for children in Primary & Secondary education including  (O/L  &  A/L)  and  university  students.  Education programme will be covered by our Education Coordinators** 



## **Mrs.  Irie  Perera  &  Dr  Mrs.  Jeevanee  Jayawardene  in  their presentation** 

**As many of you are aware, we had been working & collaborating with Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK during the first wave in 2020 and I confirm, that HS EXCO unanimously agreed to release £25,000  from  our  general  reserves  to  support  hospitals  treating victims of the 2[nd] & 3[rd  ] wave[.] Following the initial release of funds, HS also ran a successful appeal among its supporters which generated nearly £6000. In all, HS supported various hospitals during this period in  excess  of  £30,000  –  Project  details  was  Covered  by  Dr  Jayantha Perera in the secretary’s report** 

**It is with great pleasure I wish to mention here, that the Solar Project at Tissapura Kanishta Vidyalaya in Monaragala selected to commemorate our 25[th] Anniversary was successfully completed at a cost of £ 4500, with funds exclusively provided by former Hela Sarana EXCO members Mr. Gamini & Mrs. Nalini Jayasinghe & family now living LA. On behalf of all at Hela Sarana, I take this opportunity to extend our  sincere  thanks  &  appreciation  to  Gamini  and  family  for  their magnanimous donation towards this great humanitarian project.** 

**I am in no doubt that participants at today’s event will fully understand and recognize the continued scourge of the pandemic, it’s devastating impact and the suffering inflicted on almost every community across the island and its adverse impact on our operations throughout the year. I also wish to stress that the continued lock down measures and inter regional travel restrictions in place made our tasks in fulfilling our obligation to carry out any educational related projects during the last 12 months, expected from the remaining (£9000) from Mrs. Aruni De Alwis’s £15,000 donation from late Mrs. Florence De Silva’s estate all but impossible and I wish to extend my sincere apologies to Mrs. De Alwis on behalf of HS.** 

**This  now  brings  me  to  highlight  few  saliant  features  of  the  muchheralded breakfast programme at Anuradhapura main Hospital which is entering its 10[th] year in 2022. This remains one of the most deserving humanitarian projects in our calendar and one of its kind in SL. With an annual budget of £8000 Breakfast & clean water is provided to every patient  (average  40  patients)  attending  dialysis  treatment  every morning 365 days / year. It is important to stress that the programme was only fully subscribed for the first time this year in its 9year history. Whilst the annul expenditure is set to increase beyond £9000 in 2022 due  escalating  prices  in  the  current  climate  and  despite  funding constraints, we will endeavor to support the scheme.  Any thought of withdrawal is unimaginable in the context of the patients, who are some of the most deprived and poorest in the society. I once again make this earnest plea and urge everyone present to come forward &** 



## **support  the  scheme  as  its  continuation  is  only  tenable  with  your sponsorship. I also implore that you spread the merits of this scheme among your friends and relatives.** 


**It costs just £20 per/day to feed average 40 patients and despite the projected price hike, we will continue at the current rate to encourage and attract more sponsors to the scheme. I trust the vast majority of us  living  here  in  the  UK  would  be  able  to  support  the  scheme  & sponsor just one day in the year to a feed 40 patients. Your support will no doubt benefit every single patient and I also encourage current and would be sponsors to visit Anuradhapura Hospital when in SL next time and speak to the patients to get to know how they are benefitting from the service.  Dr Palitha Serasinghe & I are available to provide any information on the B/F programme.** 

Now in the context of the last 12 months, I would not be surprised to be asked as to how & what did we achieve during this period.  It is certainly the case that, during these extraordinary & unprecedented times, Helasarana was supported by extraordinary people, organisations, and other institutions. In turn, I hope that HS continually demonstrated that it understood what is expected of them in supporting & promoting their charitable endeavors even in this turbulent and unpredictable  environment.  To  say  it  has  been  a  challenging  time  is  an understatement and it has of course been Challenging in terms of fund- raising activities  (None)  and  delivering  special  projects  except  for  our  extensive involvement supporting COVID 19 Emergency measure and the 25year special project.  Following  many  discussions,  every  EXCO  member  took  it  upon themselves  to maintain  a  continuous  dialogue  with  both  medical  & administrative  staff  of the  selected hospitals  to  identify their  specific requirements and to work with numerous medical equipment suppliers in SL and negotiate the best deals possible whilst the demand was high & stocks were dwindling to enable us to source the necessary items for the hospitals from total funds available. It had been a huge success overall, supporting 5 Hospitals for COIVD measures and other Life-saving medical equipment. It is important to highlight this was all achieved without the involvement of our local coordinators whose health & safety we were not prepared to compromise. We were also fortunate to have been able to collaborate with other charities on COVID emergency measures. 

I also need to touch upon what exactly is in store for us in the immediate few years and our vision for the future. It is obvious  that a level of uncertainty will continue to prevail over the next few years, the nature & 



unpredictability of any residual impact of the pandemic that has engulfed us over the last two years remains to be seen. However, we must be prepared to develop strategies to work within such an environment. 

Whilst outdoor fund-raising events may be possible in the medium to long term, it is imperative we examine other potent avenues to raise funds without resorting to appeals which has reached a saturation point during the pandemic. This is very important considering the global impact of the pandemic on livelihood of communities, families & individuals. Needless to  emphasise  that  our  operating  landscape  has  changed through  our experience over the last two years, and we have grown accustomed to working from home and 


conducting all major activities in a virtual environment. I recognise that each organization continue to operate with its specific modus operandi, however, the fundamental reality remains that we all strive to support our motherland not only in her hour of need but many other activities across all latitudes. Given the current climate and the future uncertainties, it is vital that we continue to work together, develop a collective approach and pool our resources both here in the UK and our networks  /  teams  on  the  ground  in  SL  during  major  emergencies  to achieve  significantly  more  in  our  humanitarian  endeavors.  It  is  also imperative we create a positive environment for the younger generation to work shoulder to shoulder with the established seniors & propel the organisations to greater heights supporting ever increasing humanitarian aid programmes & other charitable causes for the next 25 years. As demonstrated over the last 25 years, it is my greatest desire to see the new generation carry that beacon of light to fulfill the hope & aspirations of  those  very  communities  we  serve  and  whose  cries  hitherto  gone unnoticed. My ultimate wish is to see HS flourish in the hands of the next generation, with far greater success, achieve and accomplish significantly more in the next 25 year for everyone to be proud of. 

On  behalf  of  HS  EXCO,  I  now  take  this  opportunity  to  convey  my appreciation  to  all  our  sponsors,  donors  including  very  many  on  the breakfast  programme  for  making  it  the  most  successful  campaign  in 9years, fund raisers and key contributors to Helasarana cause over the last 12 months. To Friends of Sri Lanka for their collaboration on COVID emergency medical relief, generous donations from Mr. Sunil Subasinghe 



(Aus), Mr. Ajith De Silva & Mr. Gamini Jayasinghe (US) for the COVID appeal. I also place on record our appreciations to  Dr Thushara Rodrigo SLMDA &  Dr Nalini  Ranasinghe  Medical  Aid  Sri  Lanka  &  Ven  Mangala  Thero of  Newham -Lumbini  Vihara for  giving  us  the  opportunity  to  collaborate  with  Covid  19 emergency  relief  measures,  to  Professor  Dharmadasa  for  giving  us  the opportunity to work with him to advance and continue the Solar Village concept, Dr Mrs Hansika  Atapattu of   Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) for her exceptional professionalism in her coordinating role on the  Solar  project  and  to  our  own  Mr  Leslie  Dep  for  undertaking   the  sole responsibility   for  the  successful  completion  of  the  Solar  Project  and  his continued commitment and finally to our accountant Mr Ranjan Pinto for swift return of our completed accounts. 

Finally, as we celebrate 25 years, we are very conscious & recognise the fact that all our achievements, accomplishments & successes would not have been possible if not for the collective participation of many fellow charity organisations,  other  institutions  &  individuals  who  shared  the  same  vision. Today,  I  stand  here  with  great  hope  &  expectation  for  the  future  of  this organisation &  bow my head in respect, admiration and appreciation to the SL High commission in the UK, LBV, APSL, SLMDA, Friends of Sri-Lanka, Medical Aid Sri Lanka, SLLF (UK), other Sri-Lankan organisations in the UK, many hundred donors, sponsors, numerous fundraisers, supporters, well-wishers, Tissa Madawala for coverage of our events over many years,  Mr Bandula Manage for the exposure 


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ded via various Sesatha web publications, Anil & Alex from West Essex Golf Club for their  annual golf day fund raising event  over many years, various caters who assisted us at previous AGMs and other events and everyone concerned, for their continued and unreserved support and encouragement over these 25 wonderful years. I also recognise the extraordinary & unparalleled dedication; commitment, exceptional professionalism & the unconditional backing offered by every single EXCO member over the last 25 years  & our unique team in SL headed  by  Lucky  &  Kanthi  Wijesekera  and  our  coordinators  late  Mr  Daya Meethiya, Mr Wickremasinghe, Mr Chandrasiri Liyanage, Mrs Hema Amarakone and  Mrs  Devaki  Gomez  who  served  Hela  Sarna  with  such  distinction  & determination enabling us to complete many hundred projects successfully with much credit & recognition. I extend my special thanks & appreciation to each and every one and suffice to say I am truly indebted to all 

Mr. Daya Meehitiya who passed away few months ago has left a void and his unwavering enthusiasm, ever-present smile and his yeomen service over 20+ years will be sorely missed by us all in the coming years. 



It  has  been  a  great  privilege  to  be  an  integral  part  &  serve  this  hallowed organization over the last 25 years and the last 6 years as the president. I will continue to serve this organization in any capacity & support the EXCO to bring every honour it richly deserves. – Thank You 

Mr. Aruna Fernando Minister (Administration & Consular) of the High Commission of  Sri  Lanka  delivered  the  message  on  behalf  of  her  Excellency  Mrs.Saroja Sirisena the High Commissioner for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in the UK acknowledging the role of Hela Sarana over the last 25 years and thanked the organisation for being a beacon of light. 

The  Keynote  address **“Solar  Village  Projects  for  Sustainability  and Reduction of Poverty” by** Prof. I. M. Dharmadasa BSc, PhD, CPhys, CEng, FInstP, FWIF followed. 

- He mentioned how the Hela Sarana-APSL first solar village in  Nochchiya (2016) now aptly named as the ‘Raja Meehitiya Solar village was doing well, by water purification, selling to seven neighbouring villages suffering from kidney problems and re-investing those savings via “Micro-Loans” to villagers. Generating money by selling the electricity to the national grid 

- He said we should pass these ideas to other village communities for them to develop similar models for Sustainability and Reduction of Poverty. 

- He described the how the collaborative efforts of Hela Sarana, with the Sri Lanka  Advancement  of  Science,  and  the  Faculty  of  Technology  at  Sri Jayawardenapura University made the Solar village project at the Tissapura Kanishta Vidyalaya in Monaragala possible in time for the Hela Sarana 25[th] Anniversary. 

- He said our projects were shared with the COPE committee 2022 in the UK (Through the Sri Lankan Government representatives.) 


Vote 

Of Thanks by Dr. Jayantha Perera, Secretary Hela Sarana was followed by the singing of national anthems to conclude the 25[th] Anniversary AGM. 

The Minutes were approved by the Trustees 

Dr. Jayantha Perera 

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