Strategic planning workshop for the Executive Board of the Sri Lanka National Federation of the Visually Handicapped

In May 2025, we had the privilege of facilitating a strategic planning workshop for the Executive Board of the Sri Lanka National Federation of the Visually Handicapped. Together, we began shaping a three-year roadmap to strengthen their organization so they can serve more members and uplift the lives of visually impaired individuals across the country.

As we listened to their hopes and challenges, I was reminded of a sobering truth: in Sri Lanka, there are nearly 500,000 people who are fully visually impaired and about 900,000 with partial vision disabilities. Too many have endured decades of systemic barriers and social exclusion. Strengthening organizations that stand with them is not just noble, it is essential.

For us, this isn’t just another project. It is part of a deeper purpose to introduce best practices in nonprofit board governance, and to share the skills, experience, and wisdom gained over four decades in leadership, so that our nation can thrive.

If you’re in Sri Lanka and have ever considered contributing your time, skills, or expertise to a meaningful cause, I warmly invite you to connect. Let’s collaborate on projects that honor the gift of free education we received from our motherland and give back with gratitude and for lasting impact.