Project Overview
In January 2024, NL for SL successfully distributed essential school supplies to 120 underprivileged children across the Badulla district. This initiative aimed to ensure that economically disadvantaged students have the necessary materials to continue their education without financial barriers.
Project Details
Total Investment: Rs. 997,530 (Nine hundred ninety-seven thousand five hundred thirty Rupees)
Supplier: Acme School and Office Supplier (Pvt) Ltd, Badulla
Special Features:
Custom textile bags with donor details, prepared by a local women’s group.
10’x8′ background banner showcasing organizational information (designed by In Design Advertising, Badulla).
Distribution Events
The program was conducted across three strategic locations in the Badulla district:
1. Welimada Distribution
Date: January 7, 2024 (Morning)
Venue: Private School (Tuition Class), Welimada
Chief Guest: Mr. P. A. Palitha Kumara, School Principal of Dambavinn Medagedaragama Vidyalaya
Beneficiary Schools (Welimada & Uvaparanagama Divisional Secretariats):
Wewegama Maha Vidyalaya, Dimbulana
Welimada Vidyalaya
Mirahawaththa Sri Dewananda Vidyalaya
Uduhawara Maha Vidyalaya
Royal College, Uvaparanagama
President College, Ambagasdova
Thawalampola Vidyalaya
Vijaya Vidyalaya
Bogahakumbura Vidyalaya
Thuppitiya Vidyalaya
Sri Sumanajothi Vidyalaya
Thennakoonwela Vidyalaya
Karagalpatha Vidyalaya
Dimbulana Vidyalaya
Welimada Central College
2. Haputale Distribution
Date: January 7, 2024 (Evening)
Venue: Hindu Kovil, Haputale Town
Special Guests: Netherlands representatives
Distinguished Attendees:
Buddhist Monk from Kebiilawela North Temple, Bandarawela
Hindu Priest, Haputale Hindu Kovil
Mr. Jeyraj, School Principal of Haputale No. 01 Tamil Vidyalaya
Beneficiary Schools (Haputale, Haldummulla & Bandarawela Divisional Secretariats):
Haputhale Tamil Vidyalaya
Dhammananda Sinhala Maha Vidyalaya
Diyathalawa Maha Vidyalaya
Pitarathmale Upper Division Tamil Maha Vidyalaya
Atampitiya Maha Vidyalaya
Thotalagala Tamil Maha Vidyalaya
Sri Janananda Vidyalaya
Haputhale Primary School
Bandarawela Tamil Vidyalaya
Bambaragama Maha Vidyalaya
Mahanama Maha Vidyalaya, Ambadandegama
Seewalee Maha Vidyalaya
Dharmapala Maha Vidyalaya
Dharmashoka Maha Vidyalaya
Diyathalawa National School
3. Badulla Distribution
Venue: Buddhist Piriven (Education Center), Muthiyangana, Badulla
Distinguished Guests: Buddhist Monks and School Principal of Badulla Dharmadutha College
Beneficiary Schools (Badulla, Haliela, Soranathota & Meegahakiula Divisional Secretariats):
Viharamahadevi Maha Vidyalaya
Udawela Maha Vidyalaya
Vishaka Maha Vidyalaya
Dharmadutha Maha Vidyalaya
Velikemulla Maha Vidyalaya
Sirisumana Maha Vidyalaya
Bharathi Tamil Vidyalaya
Badulla Central College
Meegahakiula Maha Vidyalaya
Thimbirigaspitiya Vidyalaya
Balagolla Maha Vidyalaya
Uva College
Haliela Science College
Rilpola Dharmaraja Vidyalaya
Haliela Maha Vidyalaya
Sri Rathanapala Vidyalaya
Udayaraja Vidyalaya
Sujatha Maha Vidyalaya
Hambawela Sumangala Vidyalaya
UlAdhan Muslim Vidyalaya
Atampitiya Tamil Vidyalaya
Atampitiya National School
Vineethagama Maha Vidyalaya
Vidyoththenna Piriwena, Viharagoda
Supply Package Contents
Each of the 120 students received a comprehensive school supplies package containing:
Writing Materials:
CR Books (120 pages) – 12 units
B5 Books (160 pages) – 6 units
Exercise Books (160 pages) – 6 units
Pencils – 12 units
Pens – 10 units
Platinum Pen Set – 1 unit
Color Pen Set – 1 unit
Highlight Pen – 1 unit
Correction Pen – 1 unit
School Essentials:
Mathematics Tool Box – 1 unit
Scissors – 1 unit
Binding Glue – 1 unit
White Glue – 1 unit
Cello Tape – 1 unit
Clear Bag – 1 unit
Additional Supplies:
Polythene Covers (4 meters) – 4 units
Varnish Papers – 20 units
Ludo Toy – 1 unit
Project Impact
This initiative reached 120 underprivileged children across 54 schools in the Badulla district, spanning multiple divisional secretariat areas. By providing comprehensive school supplies, we ensured that economic hardship does not hinder these students’ access to quality education.
The multi-location approach and collaboration with religious leaders, school principals, and local communities demonstrated a unified commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s future generation.
