SAHANA was officially recognized for its social contribution in 2015 by Dubai Community Development Authority (CDA), issuing the Social Club License (License # 051) on 10th September 2015, to function as a non-profit welfare association in UAE under the name of Sri Lankan Welfare Association (SLWA). SAHANA thus became the first-ever Sri Lankan community group to receive Dubai government recognition. An appointed voluntary Board of Directors and several sub-committees are involved in planning and executing various projects while all such activities are under the close supervision of Dubai Community Development Authority (CDA).
The need to continue assisting the vulnerable in UAE is much more widely felt at present.
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To be led by a kind hearted diverse group of Sri Lankans resident in the United Arab Emirates that consistently delivers efficient and effective care to needy Sri Lankans in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Our mission is to cultivate a sense of caring for needy Sri Lankans by serving them with respect and hope. Sri Lankan Welfare Association (SLWA) to become synonymous to care for all needy Sri Lankans in the United Arab Emirates.
Sri Lankan Welfare Association (SLWA) was officially recognized for its social contribution when, in 2015, the Dubai Community Development Authority (CDA) awarded it a Social Club License to function as a non-profit welfare association in UAE, under the name of Sri Lankan Welfare Association (SLWA). SLWA thus became the first-ever Sri Lankan community group to receive Dubai government’s recognition. The association operates from its own premises in ‘Oud Metha’ area in Dubai, and is managed by a Board headed by the President. A Core Committee and six sub- committees are involved in planning and executing the various social activities.
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SAHANA U.A.E Sri Lankan Welfare Association P.O. Box: 234797, Floor No : 1301-11, Mai Tower Al Nahda -1 . DUBAI – U.A.E.
Phone: +971 56 311 9363
Email: [email protected]