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REMEMBERING TWO LIVES. REACHING MANY MORE.

Their memory.
Someone’s tomorrow.

In memory of Ansari and Obaid, we bring compassion into action: helping people pursue learning, recover from disasters and access essential medical care.

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THE GOOD WE CAN DO TOGETHER

Help that begins with a person.

A chance to learn. Access to care. Support when life becomes difficult. Our purpose is simple: to help people move forward with dignity.

OUR INSPIRATION

Inspired by faith

Compassion and the spirit of sadaqah guide our purpose: to make giving a source of lasting good.

OUR APPROACH

Focused on people

We look beyond a person’s immediate need to the hopes, responsibilities and circumstances around it.

OUR COMMITMENT

Built on trust

We believe supporters should understand what they are helping to make possible and how the work develops.

OUR AREAS OF SUPPORT

Four commitments.
A shared responsibility.

Choose a mission to discover the support we aim to provide.

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01 / ISLAMIC EDUCATION

Knowledge rooted in faith.

Support for male and female Hifz learners and Aalim / Aalimah studies.

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  • Hifz learning support for male and female students
  • Aalim / Aalimah (Moulavi / Moulaviya) study support
  • Assistance with course fees, books and learning materials
  • Support with essential accommodation and travel costs where appropriate
  • Educational partnerships and student welfare support
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02 / A/L TO UNIVERSITY

Hardship should not end an education.

Helping students of every faith continue A/L studies and progress to university.

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  • A/L tuition, examination and learning-resource support
  • Help with university application and transition costs
  • Assistance with course fees and essential study materials
  • Support for transport, accommodation and digital access
  • Mentoring, study guidance and progress reviews
Support a student’s next step
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03 / NATURAL-DISASTER RELIEF

Stand beside a community. Help it recover.

Needs-led support for people affected by floods, landslides and other natural disasters.

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  • Essential food, safe water and hygiene supplies
  • Temporary shelter and urgent household necessities
  • Replacement school and study materials
  • Practical support for safe return and recovery
  • Coordination with responsible local relief partners
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04 / MEDICAL & SURGERY SUPPORT

Help make essential treatment possible.

Assistance towards verified operations, specialist treatment and essential medical care.

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  • Contributions towards verified operation and surgery costs
  • Diagnostic tests and specialist consultations
  • Essential medicines and treatment-related costs
  • Travel and accommodation linked to approved care
  • Rehabilitation and follow-up support where appropriate
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THE LOVE BEHIND THE WORK

Two people.
One enduring intention.

Ansari and Obaid are remembered as individuals, each with a life that matters. This Foundation carries their names with love and a shared intention: to turn remembrance into kindness for others.

Our story
Kojamudaliyar Segmadar Mohamed Ansari

A life remembered

Kojamudaliyar Segmadar Mohamed Ansari

Remembered with love. Honoured through acts of kindness.

Born
Passed away

Kojamudaliyar Segmadar Mohamed Ansari, affectionately known in many communities as “Ansari Master,” was born on 20th January 1932 in Balangoda. He was the third son of Kojamudaliyar Meeralebbe Segmadar and M. L. M. Marikkar Abeera Beebi. His family heritage brought together two prominent lineages: the Kojamudaliyar family, associated with the personal physician to the last king of the Senkadagala Kingdom, and the family of M. L. M. Marikkar, a tea plantation owner from Balangoda.
Yet those who knew him remember him not for his family’s wealth or standing, but for his humility, generosity and kindness. He married S. J. Beebi in Boragas, where they made their home and where he took an active part in community life. He was a loving husband and father to Aroos Ansari, Arasoon Ansari and Aras Ansari.
Ansari Master had many gifted talents, He was known as a musician, singer and expert in Kalari martial arts. He was also a leader who gave his time freely to others. After retiring, he spent more than a decade teaching Islamic studies and the Qur’an to children, continuing this work until he moved back to Balangoda. His kindness reached across communities, and he was loved by Sinhalese, Muslim and Tamil families alike.
He passed away in Balangoda on 1st October 2006. As we mark the twentieth anniversary of his passing in 2026, we are establishing a foundation in his name to carry forward the values by which he lived. Through support for people in need, Islamic education and general education, we hope to honor his memory in a way that would have mattered to him: by helping others.

Meera Saibo Mohamed Obaid

A life remembered

Meera Saibo Mohamed Obaid

Held in our hearts. Remembered in the good we do.

Born
Passed away

Meera Saibo Mohamed Obaid was born in Nawalapitiya on 6th October 1942. He was the eldest son of Meera Saibo and Ummu Kulthoom. He was a well-known football player for his Alma mater, Gampola Zahira College.
To his family, he was a devoted husband to Ummul Marzuna and a loving father to his daughter, Shameema, and his sons, Shamzil and Shamlin. He was a very kind and generous person, always ready to greet you with a smile.
He passed away on 20th January 2010 in Colombo. He is lovingly remembered by his family and friends- and his kindness lives on with this Foundation.

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COMPASSION IN PRACTICE

Small beginnings.
Meaningful possibilities.

A student should not have to abandon their A/L studies because money is short. A family should not face an operation or the aftermath of a flood alone. A committed learner should have a path to beneficial Islamic knowledge.

These are the four commitments that guide the Foundation. Speak with us about current needs and practical ways to contribute.

CONTINUE THE GOOD

Contribute with purpose.

Support Islamic learning, a student’s path to university, disaster recovery or essential treatment. Start with a conversation about where your help is needed.