Directory of Self-employed Businesses
This page contains information regarding the self-employed businesses run by the beneficiaries of the Colombo Friend-in-Need Society’s Self-employment Programme, which is supported by the MJF Charitable Foundation. The beneficiaries are users of prosthetic limbs provided free-of-charge by CFINS.
If you are interested in supporting them either directly (by purchasing their products) or indirectly (by finding them opportunities to sell their products), please feel free to contact them.
Wooden and Coconut Shell products
Name: Chandrapala Godage
Contact number: 076 920 7754
Location: Panadura
Products: A variety of items made using coconut shells and wood, including light fittings, ornaments (such as sailboats), bowls, cups and spoons.
Where you can find the products: Mr. Godage currently gets the opportunity to sell his products only at events organised by CFINS and MJF Foundation, and would be very grateful for other opportunities.
Condiments, Pulses and Pastes
Name: Kamala Kaluthotage
Contact number: 072 947 6007
Location: Bodhiraja Mawatha, Keththarama, Colombo 10.
Products: Washed, dried and packeted condiments (such as curry powder, turmeric and chili pieces) and pulses (such as cowpea and green gram). Other products include chili paste, goraka paste, fried sprats (“halmasso baduma”) and “habala pethi”.
Where you can find the products: As there is no shop, you can call Ms. Kaluthotage and make arrangements to purchase products.
Curtains, Pelmets and School Uniforms
Name: Sumith Priyantha
Contact number: 071 700 6335
Location: 4 km from Godakawela
Products: Decorative curtains and pelmets, as well as school uniforms.
Where you can find the products: As there is no shop, you can call Mr. Priyantha and make arrangements to purchase products.
Painted Wooden Ornaments, Toys and Keytags
Name: L P Anthony
Contact number: 077 862 9525
Location: Aandadola, Wathugedara, Ambalangoda
Products: Colourfully painted ornaments, toys (educational ones as well), keytags and magnets, carved from wood.
Where you can find the products: Laksala
Bead Products
Name: Fatima Hasna
Contact number: 076 436 7118
Location: Grandpass, Colombo 14
Products: A variety of products made from bead, such as jewellery (necklaces, earrings, bangles, etc.), keytags, tissue box covers, pencil holders, vases, fruit baskets, and hanging decorations.
Where you can find the products: Ms. Hasna sells her products via WhatsApp and Facebook.
Snacks
Name: Irfan Bohali
Contact number: 077 367 0216
Location: Wellampitiya
Products: Sold under the brand name of IRS New Family Bites, the packaged snacks include bola bites, bundhi, puhul dosi, and kokis (sweet or spicy).
Where you can find the products: Mr. Bohali sells his products to grocery stores and accommodates special orders.
Wooden Book Racks/Shelves
Name: Irfan Bohali
Contact number: 077 367 0216
Location: Wellampitiya
Products: Book racks and shelves made from wood.
Where you can find the products: Mr. Bohali produces these to order.
