Our Story

Founded in August 2025 in Gelioya, Sri Lanka, Nurture Nest Centre for Special Needs offers individualized education, therapy and family support for children with diverse abilities — grounded in dignity, evidence and compassion.

Our Mission

Fostering an inclusive world with dignity

To provide individualized, evidence-based education and therapeutic support for children with diverse abilities — integrating Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy with compassionate, family-centred guidance so every child reaches their fullest potential.

Our Vision

"We envision a world where differently abled individuals with diverse abilities live with dignity and self-respect, enjoying the same rights and opportunities as every other citizen."

Rooted in Purpose

Mr. Noor Mohamed Mohamed Rajudeen is a lifelong humanitarian and community leader dedicated to supporting persons with disabilities and empowering disadvantaged communities.

He was one of the founders of the Blue Rose Special School in Getambe, Kandy, and is the founder of Changemakers Charity Guarantee Limited, which works with Hidaya Foundation USA to provide dry rations, support for widows and orphans, and educational scholarships. He also served with Service Civil International for decades, including as National President and International President.

He spent 37 years at the Department of Community Medicine, University of Peradeniya, and trained at AIIMS, New Delhi, on a WHO scholarship. Born into a family of Ayurvedic healers, he carries that legacy of service forward.

His latest vision, the Nurture Nest Resource Centre in Pethiyagoda, Gelioya, aims to give persons with disabilities a space for development, empowerment, and independence.

Mr. Noor Mohamed Mohamed Rajudeen

Founder: Changemakers Charity Guarantee Limited. Co-founder: Blue Rose Special School. Former International President, Service Civil International

Building a safe, nurturing space

Nurture Nest Centre for Special Needs was established in August 2025 in Gelioya, Sri Lanka, under the leadership of Dr. Farzana Ghouse. Unlike the conventional group-based model commonly seen in Sri Lanka, the Centre was built around each child's unique strengths and needs, combining specialized education with Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in a safe, child-centred environment.

The Centre continues to grow through thoughtful spaces, hands-on support and a commitment to helping every child thrive with dignity, confidence and belonging.

Dr. Farzana Ghouse

Founding Director: MBBS (SL), MA Inclusive & Special Needs Teaching, PGD Montessori Teacher Training, DCP, NLP Certified, IBT Trainee

Frequently Asked Questions

The process begins with an individual consultation with Dr. Farzana for early assessment and identification, followed by an Individualized Activity Plan and one-to-one intervention sessions. Contact us on +94 76 242 6886 or nurturenestcentre@gmail.com to schedule your assessment.

We offer one-to-one intervention sessions, individual consultations, early assessment and identification, Occupational Therapy, a weekly visit from a Physical Trainer, weekend workshops, and parent & teacher training. Additional therapists (Speech, Physio, Behaviour) are being added in the coming months. For more details please contact us.

Fees vary based on the level of intervention and frequency of sessions required. A transparent fee structure is shared during the initial consultation and concessions are available for families in need. For more details please contact us on +94 76 242 6886.

Donations can be made via bank transfer. Bank: People's Bank - Gelioya. Account Name: Nurture Nest Centre. Account Number: 363100150004801. Swift Code: PSBKLKLX. Please include your name or "Donation" as the reference for the transaction. Visit our Donate page for the full details.