Other Programmes
Lighting the Unseen 1%: ‘Aduren Eliyata’ (From Darkness to Light) 2025 – 3
Can a 75W lightbulb truly illuminate a human life? Official data suggests that Sri Lanka is almost fully electrified, with the national board providing electricity to 99% of households. By 2025, an estimated 23.2 million people have access to electricity. Yet, every time we speak with a child in a village, or when un-electrified children […]
From the Wilds to the Crown: A Stage for Dreams at Mahadiulwewa School
Today marks a special day for Mahadiulwewa School. A new stage, built by the very hands of the students’ mothers and fathers, was inaugurated. The reason? To crown their children—children who have achieved something truly extraordinary. Mahadiulwewa was the sixth school we partnered with, starting on August 22, 2022. For three years, we have been […]
A Day of Firsts: Celebrating World Children’s Day with Nelumkanniya School
It all started with a simple, heartfelt request from Nelumkanniya School. Their students had never been on a field trip, and they desperately wanted to give them that experience. As we were making plans for a longer journey, the recent incidents involving bus accidents across the country gave us pause, making us cautious about a […]
Opening Doors to the Digital World
Pirunu Kusak Pirunu Hisak: Computer Lab 1 We did more than just open a computer lab. We opened a world of opportunity. The “Pirunu Kusak – Pirunu Hisak” program officially launched its first computer lab at Sinhapura College in Padaviya, North Trincomalee. For the very first time, students at Sinhapura College will have the opportunity […]
Pirunu Nethak
“Pirunu Kusak Pirunu Hisak: Now On the Path to ‘Pirunu Nethak’” The “Pirunu Kusak Pirunu Hisak” initiative is taking its next transformative step with the upcoming “Pirunu Nethak” eye camp at Muriyakadawala Primary School on the 9th and 10th of March. This program, coordinated by Mr. Chulananda, aims to provide comprehensive eye screening and examinations […]
Anduren Eliyata (Out of the Darkness to Light-3)
In March and August 2023, we proudly provided solar solutions for our children through two Anduren Eliyata (Out of the Darkness to Light) projects. This marks our third collaboration with Anduren Eliyata and SolarBuddy.org. During our first project, 25 and 49 beneficiaries transitioned from using bottle lamps (Kuppi Lampu) to having electricity. This time, ‘Out […]
Heartfelt Donations Making a Difference
Heartfelt Donations Making a Difference I am excited to share two recent, impactful donations that have greatly benefited our community. Asela, who I had never met before, responded to a Facebook post I made and generously offered to donate a bicycle to our program. At that time, we had received a request from a child […]
SFP 71 Alapathwewa, Kebithigollewa – A Story of Community and Hope
This school’s journey began on September 28, 2022, with the support of Mr. Samson Fernando. Working alongside him, we identified the needs of the students, and he ensured their meals were provided. After a year, the charity group of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) took over the school’s program. I met Kapila from the Anuradhapura […]
Sexual Education in Primary Schools, Teaching Children Safely and Appropriately
In recent decades, the importance of sexual health education has increased significantly. Providing accurate sexual health information to the younger generation is crucial. What is Sexual Education? Sexual education is the process of providing children with information and knowledge about their bodies, health, and safe behaviors in an age-appropriate manner. This helps children understand their […]
Rural Society Empowerment Programme
They Are About to Lay Eggs As we progress with our pilot projects, we eagerly await the first eggs from our hens. Although they haven’t laid any eggs yet, they are growing well and are expected to start laying in about two weeks, according to our plans. Thanks to Samantha’s financial contribution and technical expertise, […]