2024
A Simple Act of Kindness Bridges the Holiday Hunger Gap
When the school bell rings for the holidays, signalling a time of joy and relaxation for many, it brings a different reality for some children who rely on school meals. While most students eagerly anticipate the break, others face it with apprehension. Why? Because for them, the end of school also means the end of […]
Addressing Open Defecation in Sri Lanka
Addressing Open Defecation in Sri Lanka According to Sri Lankan health data, less than 1% of the country’s 22 million people defecate in the open. This translates to between 50,000 and 75,000 individuals. Despite Sri Lanka’s claim of achieving 100% toilet hygiene, certain areas, such as plantations, rural regions, and urban slums, still face challenges. […]
School Food Programme – 9
Kunuragama College, Mihintale We are proud to announce that Kunuragama College, Mihintale is the 9th to be covered by the School Food Programme from Piku Pihi. Working here has been both challenging and rewarding. From the start, I realized the immense financial effort required to sustain our operations. My schoolmates often mention how we are […]
Pirunu Kusak – Pirunu Hisak Scholarship Award 2025
We are delighted to announce that 69 children from our “Pirunu Kusak – Pirunu Hisak” food program have passed the fifth-grade scholarship exam for 2024. This program has supported their nutrition for the past three years, even after the government took over the food program. Additionally, we facilitated several after-school programs and provided 40 model […]
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 126 – Sinha Pura College, Mullaitivu
A message arrived yesterday: “Sinha Pura College won third place in the All-Island Music Competition for the Eastern Province.” Where is Sinha Pura? I thought it was near Padavi Sri Pura, or at least somewhere in the Mullaitivu district, but I hadn’t truly looked into its exact location. There wasn’t a strong reason to. But […]
A Name for a Hall – A Dream for a Children
I first saw this building at Ellewewa Kanishta Vidyalaya, a school nestled in the Polonnaruwa Dimbulagala area. It’s the “Praboda Chaturangani Hall“. Right in front of it stands a statue of C.W.W. Kannangara. Behind that, you see the hall. My curiosity got the better of me, and I asked “Sir, why is this hall named […]
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 […]