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Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the term used for a group of non progressive disorders of movement and posture caused by abnormal development of, or damage to, motor control centers of the brain. CP is caused by events before, during, or after birth. It is the most common physical disability in childhood.

Despite substantial improvements in obstetric and neonatal care, the worldwide prevalence of cerebral palsy has remained stable at 2 to 3 per 1,000 live births for more than 40 years. Cerebral Palsy remains a significant health problem. The number of people affected by Cerebral Palsy has increased over time. Almost 17 million people around the world have Cerebral Palsy and there are nearly 1.5 – 2 million children and adults with Cerebral Palsy in United States (United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Foundation). 10,000 babies and infants are diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy annually in United States. 34,000 with Cerebral Palsy in Australia.

In Sri Lanka, there are an estimated number of 40,000 children and adults with Cerebral Palsy. There are many undetected cases.

Cerebral Palsy Lanka Foundation (CPLF) is the first and the only organization for children with Cerebral Palsy in Sri Lanka. It was started with an objective to provide educational and therapeutic services for children with Cerebral Palsy and associated movement disorders. It was started in 6th October 2011 at 7 Captain Kelum Rajapakse Mawatha, Wattala.

“The Dream” center is the resource center of Cerebral Palsy Lanka Foundation (CPLF) started with the aim to provide special education and therapy (Physio, Speech and Occupational) for the children with Cerebral Palsy in Sri Lanka. At present, we have two centers one in Wattala and other one in Moratuwa and will soon start the third center at Battaramulla. The mission of CPLF is to start at least one such center in each district of Sri Lanka to help these children in their localities.

What we do? See Our Works

Wheelchair Donation camp - Batticaloa
 

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First Inclusive Park in Sri Lanka
 

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Appropriate Paper Based Technology (APT) Workshop in Sri Lanka

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Workshop on Wheelchair Services Training - August 27th-31st, 2014

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Around the Pearl 2015 team visiting the Wheelchair Donation camp

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Wheelchair Donation Camp - Jaffna
 

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First Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Assessment Camp

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Wheelchair Donation Camp - Colombo
 

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Opening Ceremony - The Dream Center, Battaramulla

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Children's Day 2015 at The Dream

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World Cerebral Palsy Day 2015

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Our Team

Mr. Gopi Kitnasamy
Founder / Chairman
Mrs. Dilani Gopi
Co-founder / Team Leader - The Dream
Mrs. Nelun Senanayake
Secretary
Dr.Siromi Panditharatne
Director
Mr. Poorna De Silva
Director
Mr. Charithaka Wickramasinghe
Director
Dr. Shyamani Hettiarachchi
Director
Mrs. Lasanthi Attanayake
Director
Ms. Amrita Amalean
Director
Ms. Sulari Goonathilake
Director
Ms. Ashwini Fernando
Director