FAQ

What is Noolaham Foundation?

Noolaham Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization founded to provide enhanced access to information sources and foster knowledge-based development in Sri Lanka. It is a registered organization (GA 2390) based in Sri Lanka with volunteer participation from all over the world.

What does the Foundation do?

The Foundation runs programs and projects including

• Research based documentation projects
• Digital library and digital preservation initiatives
• Awareness raising related to information literacy, knowledge management, digital preservation, open access etc.
• Related research and development activities

Please visit the Programs page for lists and details of our programs and projects.

How is the Foundation governed and what is the decision making process?

The Board of Directors, Regulatory Board, Sector Teams and Volunteers contribute towards the activities of the Foundation.

The Noolaham Board of Directors is the ultimate authority in the Noolaham Foundation, and has the power to direct the activities of the Foundation.

Please see our Management page for more details of the governance and decision making process of the Foundation.

How can I contribute to the Foundation?

You may

• Provide source materials
• Make monetary donations
• Edit the Noolaham Digital Library and this site to add more details.
• Organise digitizing projects
• Participate in the managment of Noolaham Foundation, and its programs

See Contribute page for more details.

Where does the money come from?

The Noolaham Foundation receives funds from

• Individuals like you
• Organizations who support similar initiatives
• Grants for which the Foundation applies

How are the donations spent?

The monetary donations are used to

• Maintain Noolaham Programs including Noolaham digital library, Pallikoodam, Manuscripts Archive
• Carry out various projects including Collection development projects and information services which add information sources towards the above mentioned programs
• Support digitizing initiatives
• Pay for Foundation related expenses such as printing of Annual reports and postage
• Reimburse related expenses such as communication expenses of volunteers

Visit Donate page for more details.

What are the challenges Foundation faces?

• As any other organization, we have limited resources. Providing continueous access have significant recurring costs.
• We require high technical expertise. If we do not keep up with the technology we face technological obsolescence.
• Our processes need improvement.
• We have to handle censorship, and political interference issues.

How can I keep in touch with what the Foundation is doing?

Visit this web site for regular updates. The News and Blog pages are regularly updated. You may also find details in the the Newsletters and Annual Reports.

How can I contact the Foundation?

See the Contact us page for details.