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 […]
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, […]
Online Physics Teaching Programme
Online Physics Teaching Programme In March and August 2023, we launched an online physics teaching programme for Medawachchiya National School. Physics is a mandatory subject for students aspiring to become doctors or engineers. However, some schools with science streams lack physics teachers, leaving students with two options: learn a subject taught in school or seek […]
We Have Crossed the Six Crore Mark!
It has been a long journey since the inception of Piku Pihi. Initially, a small group of people came together in a messenger group with the simple goal of providing sambal and rice to children during a time of severe political, economic, and social turmoil in Sri Lanka. Over time, this group grew into a […]
Beyond the Victory: The Siyabalagawewa School Volleyball Story
The spirit of sportsmanship, community, and sheer determination shone brightly for the Under-16 Volleyball team from Siyabalagawewa School recently. Having clinched the Provincial Championship, their next goal was to compete in the All-Island Tournament held in Badulla. But the journey wasn’t a given. A request for assistance went out, not just for the trip, but […]
One Year of the Al Maddebna Muslim College SFP-21 School Feeding Program
In the year 2020, for many in Sri Lanka, is marked by the growing attention on the COVID Epi Curve. Campuses were shut down, and education had moved online. But as the Provincial COVID Prevention Team and the Ministry of Health started to relax restrictions, our batch decided to apply to return for in-person lectures, […]
The Colombo More Than the Sea: A SFP School Journey to Colombo
This is the second school trip we’ve organized through Piku-Pihi. Originally, we planned for the Kaluaabe school, but due to a scheduling issue, we moved the trip to Veruppankulam. “Can you get it ready in two days?” “Yes!” We received the request from Kalana Sir at Veruppankulam a long time ago, but inflation and an […]