Education for less fortunate children in Sri Lanka 2017
Fundraising campaign by
Dilendra Galhena
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AU$800.00raised of AU$1,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
Dear friends,
When we were small we remember the joy and excitement of going to the shops to buy new books, stationary, school bags, shoes, and uniforms in preparation for the new school year. We have been privileged to get a good education and reach great strides in life but unfortunately, many children do not get that opportunity. Millions of families are unable to meet the cost of books, uniforms, and other school supplies resulting in their children dropping out of school.
We have been donating books and school supplies to students from Thalawa and Siyambalaanduwa villages in Sri Lanka in December each year with the goal of helping children from less fortunate families in Sri Lanka who are struggling to get an education. Most of these children come from low-income multi-ethnic families who are limited by a household income less than $200 per month.
Last year was the first time we used social media to raise funds. Thanks to many kind and caring friends we were able to raise $1,225. Further we received offline donations and discounts on purchases from numerous other donors. We have also set up a small fund that generates about $600 per year. All of these streams produced a total of $8500 for 2017. All of the funds were used to purchase school items for the kids and we were able to donate to 319 children in 2017.
As you can imagine, the children we can reach through this effort is a small fraction of those that are in need. Education is invaluable gift and we would like to invite you to join us in this endeavor. Your donation will go towards buying school stationary and supplies for these kids. Even the smallest donation will help a less-fortunate young child stay in schools and education is a pathway to poverty alleviation. Therefore, your support would not only help a child go to school but you will also contribute towards a better future.
So please join us in this important endeavor by making a small donation at https://assets.gogetfunding.com/education-for-less-fortunate-children-in-sri-lanka/ or by simply sharing this message with others. You will not see your name on a plaque but you will put a smile on a child’s face and feel good that you helped a child get an education.
More details from 2017 fundraiser can be found on https://assets.gogetfunding.com/education-for-less-fortunate-children-in-sri-lanka 2017/
Thank you for your kindness.
Dilendra, Hashini & Sudharma
Organizer
- Dilendra Galhena
- Campaign Owner
- Emerald, AU
Donors
- Julian Silva
- Donated on Dec 06, 2016
- Thakshi Payagala
- Donated on Dec 03, 2016
Great work Dilendra!!!
Final book donation round for the year
Update posted by Dilendra Galhena at 05:30 amHi Friends, We have completed the final round of donations for this year. These kids were from rural areas and the slums. We were only able to obtain a limited number of photos this time as there was limited number of organisers on the day. However, more importantly, over the. . . . .
Completion of donation of school supplies to the kids
Update posted by Dilendra Galhena at 06:03 ami Everyone, We are happy to report that the first round of book donations was completed 1st of December. A total of $3720 was collected for the first round which we are all a part of. The funds enabled us to purchase complete sets of yearly school supplies to over. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Jonathan Jilla
- Donated on Dec 15, 2016
good luck and god bless
- Julian Silva
- Donated on Dec 06, 2016
- Thakshi Payagala
- Donated on Dec 03, 2016
Great work Dilendra!!!
- Dilendra Galhena
- Posted On Nov 17, 2016
Nadeesha & Gihan Backed with $50.00 On Nov 18, 2016
- Dilendra Galhena
- Posted On Nov 15, 2016
Niroshan & Hasini Backed with $50.00 On Nov 15, 2016
- Dilendra Galhena
- Posted On Nov 15, 2016
Pasan & Roneli Backed with $50.00 On Nov 15, 2016
- Piyumi Ranasinghe
- Donated on Nov 15, 2016
Great work Dilendra!
- Dilendra Galhena
- Posted On Nov 14, 2016
Robyn, Murray & Taylor Funk Backed on 13 Nov 2016
- Dilendra Galhena
- Posted On Nov 09, 2016
Malithy Nandalochana Backed On Nov 09, 2016
- Minuri Adasuriya
- Donated on Nov 09, 2016
What a great cause! well done Dile!
good luck and god bless