Our Educational Foundation
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Our Educational Foundation was founded in 2008 to provide disadvantaged children with equal opportunity to education as many children in Sri Lanka attend school unable to participate due to hunger or lack of equipment.
When you purchase a Lanka Kade product you directly support our Educational Foundation which provides books and daily milk drinks to several rural schools in Sri Lanka with aim of ensuring that all students are better equipped for learning.
For some children attending school, the cup of milk provided by the Foundation is the only sustenance they will receive during the day.
Since the programme was introduced, teachers have reported much improved concentration and contribution from the children. In 2016 alone, we provided 40,934 daily milk drinks to 211 students. The programme has received recognition from the Sri Lankan Government who are now attempting to replicate it with other businesses in Sri Lanka.
Many children in Sri Lanka attend school unable to fully participate as their parents cannot afford to buy exercise books and they are not supplied by the Government. In schools supported by the foundation, books and pencils are provided to ensure all children have equal access to education; we provided 4771 school books in 2016.
The book donations and milk programmes have inspirited a big increase in admissions, with more children than ever attending school! Exam results are improving, whilst the Public Health Inspector has praised the impact that both programmes have had on the health of the children.
Selection
We select schools that prioritise a child’s access to full time education regardless of their religion, financial situation or home life, and have motivated staff committed to driving change. Lasting transformation requires passionate local leadership.
Hunger
It is impossible to learn effectively on an empty stomach. We provide daily milk drinks to ensure nutrition during school hours and over time, encourage communities to take over meal provision, creating a sustainable solution that continues after our involvement ends. Children that attend schools we support are now within the Government Health Ministry’s growth chart parameters.
Resources
Our contributions vary according to school needs but include book donations, pencils, and student sponsorships. All supported schools are in rural communities where basic educational resources are limited. We ensure every child has the tools to succeed while building local capacity for independence.
Results
The schools we support begin with very low attendance. Every supported school has reported dramatic increases in student attendance and academic achievements, with one school seeing student numbers increase from 23 to 360 and requiring new classrooms! This success has been recognised nationally by the Education Authority as an excellent example of how businesses can work positively with schools.
Future
We do not offer lifetime support – our programme helps teachers, parents and communities understand how to support the schools. As communities begin to fulfil support roles, our support ends and we find new schools that need our help, maximising impact across multiple communities while ensuring long term independence.
Thank You
When you purchase a Lanka Kade product, you directly support our Educational Foundation which is funded by our profits. The Foundation has supported thousands of students since its inception, but this has only been possible due to the continued support of our stockists. Together, we are building a future where every child has the opportunity to reach their potential through education.