The subjects of `Gerontology’, a scientific study of old age and the process of ageing of old people and `Geriatric’ a subject related to the medical science dealing with the health of old people were highlighted at a seminar, conducted by HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) at Sinhala Maha Vidyalaya, Trincomalee.
The seminar was conducted under the theme ‘Caring for elders and create an environment for them to live with dignity” under the guidance of Ministry of Education in collaboration with HelpAge International, UK through the Sponsor a Grandparent Programme (SaG ).
Over 100 school principals and zonal education directors in Trincomalee District attended.
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The 17th death Anniversary of Mr H. P Gooneratne fell on the 9th of December 9,2020 and it is with deep gratitude that we remember him, the Founder Chairman of HelpAge Sri Lanka.
Gooneratne was a dedicated social worker who was devoted to the cause of serving those in need. One of his most laudable achievements was establishing the charitable organization HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) in 1986. He along with John F. Pearson, who was a council member of HelpAge international, and a group of Gooneratne’s friends formed the first Board of HASL.