About
Samastha Lanka Kidney Patients ‘Association, the oldest Kidney Patients’ Association in our country. Our primary objective is to provide life-saving support to kidney patients across Sri Lanka. We focus on ensuring access to critical dialysis treatments and other expensive medications for those who cannot afford them. In addition, we are dedicated to raising awareness and promoting preventive measures to reduce the prevalence of kidney disease. Our association, was able to introduce a newspaper named ‘ Wakugaduwa”, for the first time in the Sri Lankan history. Wakugaduwa newspaper is a scientific reservoir, which provides a vast knowledge about the kidney, kidney disease and prevention methods to enhance your health. Through our efforts, we aim to empower patients and communities to lead healthier lives while offering the care and assistance needed in their battles with kidney disease.
Core Services
Provide dialysis treatment for kidney patients.
Supply essential medications for the kidney patients those who in need
Community Support
Assist the families of kidney patients with care.
Provide educational scholarships for patients’ children.
Fundraising Events
Organize events to raise funds for kidney patients.
Encourage sponsorships and partnerships to support SLKPA.
Advocacy
Advocate for kidney patients’ according to their needs
Support patients in navigating their medical and financial challenges.
Awareness
Raise awareness about kidney disease.
Conduct community education programs to promote healthier lifestyle.
Prevention
Reduce the prevalence of kidney disease.
Foster a future where kidney disease cases are minimized through preventive care.
History
In 1987, the first Kidney association was established in Sri Lanka as ‘ Sri Lanka Wakugadu Rogeenge Sangamaya’, by Professor Rizvi Sherief and Mr. Vijaya Ranzi. A tremendous amount of services were provided to kidney patients through this association yet it eventually became inactive.
The association was reborn on 5th June 2011, as Samastha Lanka Kidney Patients Association (SLKPA). A critical support was received by Consultant Nephrologist Dr. Sanjaya Heiyanthuduwa, Professor Rizvi Sherief, Professor Mandika Wijerathne, Specialist Dr. Ranzi Kaasim, Dr.Arjun Marasinghe, Mr. Vijaya Ranzi, Artist Mr. R.A.Nimal, Mr. Hemantha Roshan, Mr. Athula Chandana Bandara and Mrs. Chamila Krishanthi , during re-installation of the association. This association was registered with the government of Sri Lanka and Ministry of Defense at 145205 1928. Our association is now been converted to a Government-approved Charity organization, as 2017, No. 24, Charitable Institution approved under fifth schedule of Inland Revenue 1A, Gasette No. 2288/08. Our Association is active among clergy, artists, doctors, professors, scholars, kidney patients, transplanted patients, donors and other volunteers. They voluntarily and actively contribute to this association with the noble intention of minimizing the challenges on behalf of kidney patients. With the arrival of Venarable Doloswala Udithadeera thero, Kalasoori Sathischandra Edirisignha and Mrs. Malani Fonseka, the association which developed further became the pride of all kidney patients in Sri Lanka. SLKPA was formed not to get something for them but to do something for the others. Our association has a broad vision and a systematic program. Join with our association to play a crucial role for Sri Lankan kidney patients.
Mission
Mission of the Samastha Lanka Kidney Patient’s Association is mainly to support individuals suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease and their loved ones, advancing the care and treatment, leading them to a dramatic increase in survival, longevity and quality of life.
Dialysis treatment is very essential for a Kidney patient until they find a suitable kidney for transplantation. Actually, dialysis is the procedure of removing waste products and extra fluids from blood, using machines, when the kidneys are failed to function and this should be continued until a kidney is being transplanted. Unfortunately, dialysis is an expensive treatment for most of the kidney patients in Sri Lanka, which is a developing country. Also the ongoing economic crisis effect all individuals in the country as well as for the kidney patients. Most of the individuals suffering from kidney disease will have to face death, as they are unable to afford for Dialysis treatment, until a matching kidney kidney is being transplanted. Even small children in some rural areas of Sri Lanka are suffering from this disastrous disease.
Join hands with Samastha Lanka Kidney Patient’s Association, to support the effort to save valuable lives from this deadly disease. Take part in this meritful event and aid to strengthen, motivate and encourage, a kidney patient to live another day of quality life.
Impact
Through our dedicated efforts, Samastha Lanka Kidney Patients’ Association (SLKPA) has positively impacted the lives of countless kidney patients across Sri Lanka. By providing essential dialysis treatments, life-saving medications, and comprehensive community support, we have helped reduce the financial and emotional burdens faced by patients and their families. Our awareness initiatives have educated thousands about kidney health, contributing to early detection and prevention. Through fundraising events and sponsorships, we have secured the resources needed to continue empowering and improving the lives of kidney patients in Sri Lanka.
Get Involved
Become a Sponsor
Partner with SLKPA to help fund essential treatments, including dialysis and medications, for kidney patients.
Sponsor a
Patient
Make a lasting difference by sponsoring an individual kidney patient’s medical needs like medicine, dialysis
Become a Member
Join SLKPA and be part of a compassionate community dedicated to improving kidney health across Sri Lanka.
Volunteer Yourself
Help make a meaningful impact by volunteering your time and skills. Your involvement strengthens SLKPA.