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Indo Ceylon

Friendship Organization

  • Non-Profit
  • Non-Religious
  • Non-Partisan
  • National Organization
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  • CORPORATE PROGRAMS
  • NETWORKING
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  • INDO - CEYLON COLLABORATIONS

TOGETHER

WE CAN MAKE

A DIFFERENCE

We believe change begins with a conversation. The opportunity to share leads to the beginning of meaningful, global dialogues which lay the foundation for empowerment, dynamic transformation, and growth.

Join us and be at the forefront of an international dialogue where Education, Entrepreneurship, Government, and Philanthropy meet.

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Our

VISION

Indo-Ceylon Friendship Organization will function and be recognized as the leading institution enhancing co-operation and understanding between the people of India and the people of Sri Lanka through innovative and useful activities in the social, cultural, educational, and economic, and management development fields.

And

MISSION

Indo-Ceylon Friendship Organization shall strive to be the number one leading institution enhancing promoting economic growth between the two countries. Discover A Worldly Perspective between India and Sri Lanka.

 

The Mission’s work is focused on the four pillars that are fundamental to creating social, political, and economic empowerment. Education, Entrepreneurship, Government, and Philanthropy.

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1. EDUCATION

To develop collaborative partnerships between universities in both countries with a focus on creating more opportunities for students and educators by fostering student and faculty exchanges, scholarship and internship opportunities and providing mentorship to the academic community.

2. ENTREPRENEURSHIP

To support, educate, guide, mentor and empower entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial students and greater business communities in order to facilitate business partnerships and collaborations between businesses in both countries.

3. GOVERNMENT

To gain better understanding of the political landscape and issues affecting women, foster a dialogue between various government and non-government institutions and to provide further support for their initiatives and programs.

4. PHILANTHROPY

To provide continuous support to women and children affected by poverty through non-profit organizations like us and dedicated to providing healthcare and education services to the most impoverished communities.

Introduction

INDO - CEYLON

FRIENDSHIP ORGANIZATION

The organization promotes the development and promotion of social, educational, and cultural relations between Sri Lanka and India.

 

The Indo – Ceylon Friendship Organization (ICFO) is an organization whose primary goal is to create and strengthen relationships between Sri Lankans and Indians. another important goal of the Organization is to help preserve both countries’ cultures and traditions.

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The

Goals and Objectives

Of The Organization

  • To promote friendship between Sri Lankan origin in India and Indian origin in Sri Lanka.
  • To promote friendship between Sri Lankans and Indians.
  • To provide for the recreation of the members and to promote and afford an opportunity for friendly, cultural and social activities.
  • To promote and recognize the outstanding achievers of the motherland in both countries.
  • To promote social, educational, economic, and other subjects of interest, including the promotion of culture of the both countries.
  • To establish and maintain a library and reading room.
  • To provide all necessary equipment and furniture for carrying on its various objects.
  • To encourage excellence in studies and promote amateur games and exercises.
  • Develop working relationships with community and political leaders to understand and address social issues.
  • Become active partners in solving social and political problems in the communities in which we live.
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The Indo Ceylon Friendship Organization is providing a dedicated service of fostering the India – Sri Lanka relationship.

 

The organization is non-political, non-profit-making, and non-sectarian in nature. It is a forum for intellectual and cultural exchange and for the promotion of friendship between the peoples of India and Sri Lanka. It is recognized as a leading institution for enhancing cooperation.

 

The activity includes lectures talks, symposia, forums discussions, conventions, conferences, seminars, soft skill courses, and management development programs. The society also organizes various cultural programs.

Corporate Training Programs Conducted by Indo- Ceylon Friendship Organization

1. Communication Skills
2. Personality Development
3. Time Management
4. Leadership Development
5. Motivation
6. Negotiation Skills
7. Confidence Building
8. Art of Influencing
9. Secretarial & Administrative Professionals
10. Image Building on social media
11. Finance for Non-Finance Managers
12. Train the Trainer
13. Performance Management
14. IT Security
15. Cyber Crime Investigations & Digital Forensics
16. And Many more Training Programs

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Committee & ADVISORY BOARD

Members

Of Organization

Executive
Committee Members

SRI LANKA COMMITEE

Prof. Dr. Dexter Fernando
Chairman
Dr. Tharindu Wijenayake
President
Ragu Indra Kumar
Social and Recreational Activities Director
Dr. Imantha Sumal Herath
Membership and Welfare Director
Dr. Emeritaa Fernando
Publicity and Communications Director
Ms. Harshi Peramathilake
Cultural Affairs Director
Dr. Lion Chandrasekara
Secretary
Dr. M.A. Abdul Jabbar
Director of Fund-raising
Infanta Karthika Gomez
Vice president
Mr. Chirsty Mathan Gomez
Treasurer
Mr. Panchala Ratnayake
Cultural Affairs Director
Mr. Dineepa Moraes
Head of the Committee
Prof.Dr. (Mrs.) Dame. Anoma Weeraratne
Advisory Board Member
Dr. Udara Sampath Gunawardena
Advisory Board Member
Prof. Rohan De silva
Advisory Board Member
Dr. S. Mahendren
Advisory Board Member
Rt.Rev.Bishop.Dr. Nissanka Weerappulige
Advisory Board Member
Prof.Dr. Tissa Jayaweera
Advisory Board Member
Dr. Sarath Jayantha Peris
Advisory Board Member
Major. Dr. Sudath Abeysinghe
Advisory Board Member
Conol Chadana
Advisory Board Member
Lalinda
Advisory Board Member

ADVISORY
BOARD MEMBERS

SRI LANKA COMMITEE

Executive
Committee Members

INDIA COMMITEE

Prof. Dr. Dexter Fernando
Chairman
Dr. Tharindu Wijenayake
President
Infanta Karthika Gomez
Vice president
Dr. Lion Chandrasekara
Secretary
Mr. Chirsty Mathan Gomez
Treasurer
Ragu Indra Kumar
Social and Recreational Activities Director
Dr. Imantha Sumal Herath
Membership and Welfare Director
Dr. Emeritaa Fernando
Publicity and Communications Director
Ms. Harshi Peramathilake
Cultural Affairs Director
Mr. Panchala Ratnayake
Cultural Affairs Director
Dr. M.A. Abdul Jabbar
Director of Fund-raising
Mr. Dineepa Moraes
Head of the Committee
Prof. Dr. Dexter Fernando
Chairman
Dr. Tharindu Wijenayake
President
Infanta Karthika Gomez
Vice president
Dr. Lion Chandrasekara
Secretary
Mr. Chirsty Mathan Gomez
Treasurer
Ragu Indra Kumar
Social and Recreational Activities Director
Dr. Imantha Sumal Herath
Membership and Welfare Director
Dr. Emeritaa Fernando
Publicity and Communications Director
Ms. Harshi Peramathilake
Cultural Affairs Director
Mr. Panchala Ratnayake
Cultural Affairs Director
Dr. M.A. Abdul Jabbar
Director of Fund-raising
Mr. Dineepa Moraes
Head of the Committee

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INDIA

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Patron Membership

Rs. 50,000 / One Time
  • One seat on Executive Committee of the Indo- Ceylon Organization which meets as every 2nd week in a month.
  • Reserved seats at ICFO functions (on prior confirmation)
  • Patron special Laminated membership ID Card
  • Co-option at any of the Expert Committees
  • All patrons shall be entitled to all rights and privileges of membership for life, the corporate bodies being also entitled to all rights and privileges until the winding up of the Corporation, but having the right to change their nominee from time to time
  • Receive bi-monthly publication ICFO that gives useful information and news on Indo-Ceylon matters and individuals as well as briefs on ICFO programs

Membership: Patron (One Time)

Entrance Fee: Rs.50,000/=

Subscription: Nil

Total : Rs.50,000/=

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Life Membership

Rs. 35,000 / One Time
  • Excellent networking opportunity to meet with Indo-Ceylon community, professionals and leaders of different fields in various programs/events/activities
  • Discounted admission to ICFO Academic Programs / Workshops & Seminars
  • Life Member will be eligible for voting and can stand for election after completion of one year of his /her membership
  • Special discounts from the various service industries (Hospitality, Retail outlets and other service providers to ICFO Members)
  • Participation in a number of Social and Cultural Programs with spouse and adult children
  • Receive bi-monthly publication ICFO that gives useful information and news on Indo-Ceylon matters and individuals as well as briefs on ICFO programs
  • Invitation to Interactive Sessions with leading personalities of the Society in all walks of life –economists, bureaucrats, filmmakers, lawyers, police, journalists and Indo-Ceylon experts, and such others
  • Special Laminated membership ID Card

Membership: Life(One Time)

Entrance Fee: Rs.35,000/=

Subscription: Nil

Total : Rs.35,000/=

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AGE 12-18

STUDENT
Membership

Rs. 5,000
  • Excellent networking opportunity to meet with Indo-Ceylon community, professionals and leaders of different fields in various programs/events/activities
  • Discounted admission to ICFO Academic Programs / Workshops & Seminars
  • Special discounts from the various service industries (Hospitality, Retail outlets and other service providers to ICFO Members)
  • Participation in a number of Social and Cultural Programs
  • Laminated membership ID Card

Membership: Student

Entrance Fee: Rs.4,000/=

Subscription:

Rs.1000/=

per year (on renewal)

Total : Rs.5,000/=

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ORDINARY Membership

  • Ordinary member will be eligible for voting and can stand for election after completion on one year of his membership
  • Excellent networking opportunity to meet with Indo-Ceylon community, professionals and leaders of different fields in various programs/events/activities
  • Discounted admission to ICFO Academic Programs / Workshops & Seminars
  • Special discounts from the various service industries (Hospitality, Retail outlets and other service providers to ICFO Members)
  • Participation in a number of Social and Cultural Programs
  • Receive bi-monthly publication that gives useful information and news on Indo- Ceylon matters and individuals as well
  • Laminated membership ID Card

Membership: Ordinary

Entrance Fee: Rs.5,000/= (one-time)

1 Year Subscription:

Rs 8,000/= for 1 year

Rs.3000 /= per year (on renewal)

3 Year Subscription:

Rs 12,500/= for first 3 years

Rs.7500/= for next 3 years (on renewal)

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CORPORATE Membership

  • Excellent networking opportunity to meet with Indo-Ceylon community, professionals and leaders of different fields in various programs / events / activities
  • Interface with visiting India and Sri Lanka business leaders and other specialists of various professions from the both Countries
  • Discounted admission to ICFO Academic Programs
  • Corporate / Institutional Membership allows one representative and One Executives nominated by the company for active involvement in the activities. However, to be Voting rights shall be exercised by one nominee only
  • Corporates / Institutions Members have the opportunity to interact with leading Corporates / Institutions in the field of Business & Education
  • Special discounts from the various service industries (Hospitality, Retail outlets and other service providers to ICFO members)
  • Receive bi-monthly publication ICFO that gives useful information and news on Indo- Ceylon matters and individuals as well as briefs on ICFO programs
  • Invitation to Interactive Sessions with leading personalities of the society in all walks of life –economists, bureaucrats, filmmakers, lawyers, police, journalists and Indo- Ceylon experts, and such others
  • Corporate special Laminated membership ID Card

Membership: Ordinary

Entrance Fee: Rs.25,000/= (one-time)

1 Year Subscription:

Rs 30,000/= for 1 year

Rs.5000 /= per year (on renewal)

5 Year Subscription:

Rs 45,000/= for first 5 years

Rs.20,00/= for next 5 years (on renewal)

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Family Membership

  • Excellent networking opportunity to meet with Indo - Ceylon community, professionals and leaders of different fields in various programs/events/activities
  • Discounted admission to ICFO Academic Programs / Workshops & Seminars
  • Participation in a number of Social and Cultural Programs
  • Special discounts from the various service industries (Hospitality, Retail outlets and other service providers to ICFO Members)
  • Receive bi-monthly publication that gives useful information and news on Indo- Ceylon matters and individuals as well
  • special Laminated membership ID Card

Membership: Ordinary

Entrance Fee: Rs.15,000/= (one-time)

1 Year Subscription:

Rs 20,000/= for 1 year

Rs.5000 /= per year (on renewal)

3 Year Subscription:

Rs.27,500/= for first 3 years

Rs.12,500/= for next 3 years (on renewal)

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