ABOUT US

Short history of the aid association
- Swedish Friends of Children in Sri Lanka - SFCSL

We have our origins in an organization that was formed in 1980 by parents of adopted children from Sri Lanka.
When the adoptions from Sri Lanka ended in 1995, a new aid association was formed from an existing committee, whose sole aim is to pursue aid.
The new association kept the name Swedish Friends of Children in Sri Lanka - SFCSL - and the adoption association adopted the name Swedish Friends of Children, and then also turned to other donor countries among others China and Taiwan.

Who we are
The association of Swedish Friends of Children in Sri Lanka consists of approximately 500 members from all over the kingdom (abbreviated SLBV). The association is headed by a board consisting of eight members and three co-opted.

What we do
We support vulnerable children youth and women in Sri Lanka with various forms of education to be able to influence their lives and their future.

How we work in Sri Lanka
The Board conducts a number of projects focused on education. The task is to initiate organize and finance the various activities which are directed primarily to children and adolescents. The activities are either fully funded by the association of Swedish Friends of Children in Sri Lanka or jointly with other funders.

How we work in Sweden
The primary role of the Board is to raise money from individuals, businesses, foundations and organizations.

Aim and object
The association of Swedish Friends of Children in Sri Lanka is a politically and religiously independent organization that successfully has been operating in Sri Lanka since 1980.
The purpose of the association of Swedish Friends of Children in Sri Lanka is to use various forms of training and mentoring support to vulnerable children and young people in Sri Lanka being able to prepossess their lives and consequently their future. We know that the links between education, health and poverty reduction is clear. Good training enhances people's self esteem and health and hence the opportunity to improve their lives. The work at the association is voluntary and only a very small portion of the money raised goes to administration.

Vision
Our vision is to encourage children and young people to become independent individuals with hope and faith in their future.

Mission
To improve the quality of life for children and young people to their own needs and desires by self-help. We wish to contribute to sustainable development through networking with people and organizations responsible for human rights and gender equality.

Basic principles
We believe that all children and young people have equal rights and equal value.

Strategy
To conduce resources and capabilities to enable for children and young people:

• the opportunity for personal development
• to claim their rights and express their views
• the opportunity to basic health
• positive changes in attitudes
• capacitating and organizational development

The Swedish Plusgiro 90-account
We are proud holders of a 90 account. Our work and our reporting meet the highest standards and are controlled by the Swedish Fundraising Control. They have the office in The Confederation of Swedish Enterprises premises, Storgatan 19,  Stockholm.