2022
Feeding the Future: Dr. Kiloshini and the Spirit of “Pirunu Kusak – Pirunu Hisak”
In Sri Lanka, a simple yet profound phrase, “Pirunu Kusak Pirunu Hisak,” encapsulates a powerful vision for community upliftment. Meaning roughly “A Full Stomach, A Full Head,” it champions the fundamental belief that for a child to truly thrive and learn, their basic needs must first be met. This inspiring philosophy is at the heart […]
Maha Ehatuwewa School: SFP 13
This school, Maha Ehatuwewa , is one of the biggest endeavors we’ve undertaken. The need became clear during a trip to donate equipment for their dance room—a link to that story is at the very bottom of this post. It was a memorable visit because, despite the school’s long history, that was the very first […]
SFP Isn’t Just About Serving Food
For some, the phrase “SFP” might only bring to mind the image of a meal being served. But for those who are part of the mission, it’s about so much more. On September 21, 2022, a message was shared that beautifully captured the true spirit of this work. It was a simple question about a […]
A Dream Copied!
They copied it! That was the plan all along. We wanted to create a format that could be easily replicated, a template for others to follow. Ruhuna did it. Ratnapura will do it soon. Thank you, Madam Gayani Deepika Punchihewa, for copying it so beautifully. Dreams are not just things you see; they are things […]
SFP 47 – Puwakpitiya College, Habarana
This school was taken on by Achala. She committed to sponsoring it for a whole year. “Give me one,” she said. “I’m going abroad this month anyway, so I want to take on a project before I leave.” Getting information about the school was challenging due to poor signal, but the school had done an […]
SFP 28: A Story of Empowerment in Thammannakulama
If you want to see what empowerment looks like, just look at what’s happening at the school in Thammannakulama, near Neriyakulama. This is a story about a community that refused to take “no” for an answer and, with a little help, transformed their children’s future. We all know the challenges schools face, especially in rural […]
The Story of Our SFP Project at Kirimatiyawa, Kekirawa
Some projects just feel right from the very beginning. This one at Kirimatiyawa is one of them. It’s the eighth school we’ve taken onboard, and it holds a special place in our hearts. Like all schools in Sri Lanka, Kirimatiyawa has a Public Health Inspector (PHI) who oversees health and safety. With our food program, […]
SFP 23: From Books to Blessings in Kalu Ebe
In the heart of Sri Lanka, tucked away near the ancient fortress of Ritigala, lies Kalu Ebe, a village so remote it feels like a world of its own. It’s a place where happiness is found in the simplest acts of kindness, and our journey to bring a little bit of that joy to the […]
Spreading Kindness, Starting with Collages in Anuradhapura City
It’s been a busy and rewarding time as we’ve extended our helping hands to two more schools in town. * SFP 16 – Vivekananda College * SFP 19 – K. B. Rathnayaka College Working in large schools requires a bit more care and planning. To ensure our efforts reached the right students, we first gathered […]
Next SFP Tour is to “Ga Bi” – Galen Bindunu Wewa
SFP12 – Iluk Wewa and SFP13 – Aliya Watunu Wewa projects Even when on maternity leave, Sarasi, the MOH of Gabi, can get things organized in a snap. This is a proven story of that. I was discussing a community farming project with the school principal, the idea being that if the school grew enough […]