What's Next

Now that the infrastructure has been created at a world class level, in order to offer the services for free for all Sri Lankans, the Ayati Trustees are looking for sources of financing to manage monthly operating costs.
The current operating cost of about Rs 1.5 million per month is met by the Ayati Trust, but is expected to rise to 3-4 million per month, as the centre expands its services. Immediate financial aid is required to meet this rising cost.
The Trustees also hope to create an endowment fund to finance the monthly operating cost of the centre.

Many parents from all parts of the country bring their children with much difficulty for treatment at the Centre. A residential facility for overnight stays would greatly ease their burden.
The has the potential to offer short training, health workers, caregivers, etc. from all parts of the country as well as South Asian region. A residential facility for accommodation of participants in such programmes would be of great benefit.

The awareness campaign with videos by famous personalities and cricketers, which the Ayati Centre ran in 2019, was well received by the public. However, we have a long way to go in erasing the stigma associated with disability.
Donations of any quantum would be highly appreciated to create further media campaigns for children with disabilities.