ABOUT CBF

The Ceylon Baithulmal Fund Inc., established on March 29, 1957, through an Act of Parliament (Law No. 9 of 1976), was created with the mission of alleviating poverty within the Sri Lankan Muslim community. Its primary goal is to address the challenges of destitution and hardship faced by the underprivileged.

OUR MILESTONES

Ceylon Baithulmal Fund operates on some fundamental principles that define its ethical and operational standards:

2005 & 2006

Rehabilitation of Tsunami affected victims with both emergency and long term relief.

2007 – 50th Year Anniversary & Launch of Journal.

Release of CBF 50th Anniversary Stamp and First Day cover. Public session with guest speakers from UK & South Africa in addition to local Muslim Luminaries.

2011 – Launch of CBF Village Programme

A pioneering effort to reach out to the poor and needy in areas out of Colombo. First Village Beneficiary a hamlet in the outskirts of Kinniya named Poovarasantheevu in the Trincomalee District. Amount Expended Rs 3.1m as follows:

2012 – Viilage Programme

Viilage Programme coupled with the first Deep well project in Welpothuwewa located in the Kurunegala District at a cost of Rs 1.4m

2016 – 2020

Contributions exceed Rs 50m with consequential expansion of regular activities. Launched livelihood programse involving Cattle Farming in North Central & Eastern Provinces.

2021 - Covid Funds

Covid lockdown and Emergency Funds relief launched.

2022 – Contributions exceed 100m

2023 – Sustain contribution level

2024 – Expansion of deep well projects

Expansion of deep well projects with 18 wells drilled during 2024 Commencement of Community Centers/Prayer Rooms concept in remote areas with Sadaqa Funds received for 10 centers for a total value of 33m.