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Know Me For My Ability

The opportunity to access education, embrace expanded possibilities, and reach their full potential for independence should be available to everyone, everywhere.

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The Issue

Only
4%
of children with disabilities receive education and vocational training, leaving them dependent for life
That's
96%
of people left out of the opportunity to be independent
However,
the majority of people with special needs are have the potential to be independent and contribute to their own wellbeing, to their families and to society
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Our Approach

The Shiranee Joseph de Seram Foundation (SJDSF) aims to create a world where every person with special needs can access education, embrace expanded possibilities, and reach their full potential for independence. We are empowering employers with training and assistance to create inclusive workplaces and providing training individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) through structured employment opportunities.
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Our Impact at a Glance

More Than
30
people with ID employed for the first time in jobs created in our sheltered workshop
More Than
200
HR Professionals empowered to hire inclusively 
More Than
5000
Community members exposed to the potential of people with ID for the first time
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Mihiri starting her training at Colombo Hilton

Mihiri starting her training at Colombo Hilton
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Calendar IconSeptember 29, 2025
Huzeifa setting up Eliseo Salon for the busy day ahead

Huzeifa setting up Eliseo Salon for the busy day ahead
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Calendar IconSeptember 29, 2025
Lahiru starting his training at Barista

Lahiru starting his training at Barista
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Calendar IconJune 2, 2025

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SJDSF (USA) is a New Jersey 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. SJDSF Sri Lanka is registered with the Ministry of Social Services, NGO Secretariat (# L 04505) and Registrar of Companies (# GA 571).

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