Community’s Big Heart: More Than a Meal
When we started this “Pirunu kusak – Pirunu hisak” project to feed our school children, we saw something incredible happen. People we’d never even met began sending us rice and coconuts. It’s a powerful reminder of how willing people are to help when they see a need. Some people might ask, “Is a simple meal […]
A Lesson in Compassion
I’ve been thinking a lot about a particular day, August 16, 2022, to be exact. It was a day that reminded me of the profound impact a school can have beyond just teaching math and science. It’s about how they shape a child’s character. I saw something that truly warmed my heart. As the students […]
SFP 1 – Hathareswela College – Anuradhapura – Fist School Food Programme of “Piku Pihi”
The old adage “an army marches on its stomach” applies just as well to schoolchildren. For a child to learn, their stomach must first be full. But what happens when the very reason a child comes to school is to eat? In Sri Lanka, and in many parts of the world, this is a harsh […]
SFP 2 – Nachchaduwa Muslim College : “Piku Pihi” Started to Feed Second School
The Coconut Sambol and Rice Project – Keeping Kids in School What started as a simple idea to feed hungry students has blossomed into a powerful movement, now supporting children in not one, but two schools. The “Coconut Sambol and Rice Project” began at Nachchaduwa Muslim College, where a dedicated group of teachers and volunteers […]
School Food Programme – 1
Hatharas Wela Vidyalaya Do children attend schools for meals? You might not be aware, but some children attend school primarily for their breakfast and/or lunch. This is a reality in Sri Lanka. In some countries, children go to school to have meals, and Japan is a prime example. After World War II, Japan was devastated. […]