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We are raising funds in support of Make a Difference Sri Lanka (MDSL).  Every donation — no matter how small — will help transform lives. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support for a cause that means so much to us at Make a Difference Sri Lanka.

My name is Kumar, and I serve as a Director, Trustee, and Project Manager at MDSL, a UK-registered charity established in 2011. Since our founding, we have worked tirelessly to support vulnerable communities in Sri Lanka through education, livelihood development, and sustainable community projects, particularly in regions still recovering from the effects of conflict.

What we have achieved over the years:

MDSL has successfully supported numerous grassroots initiatives through our Primary Level Development (PLD) and Secondary Level Development (SLD) programmes. Primary Level Development (PLD) Our PLD projects focus mainly on education, training, and essential support that help vulnerable individuals build a foundation for a better future. These projects have included: * Start-up education programmes and after-school classes * Diploma and degree courses * Nursery Teacher diploma and management courses * Advanced Level educational support for university entrance preparation * Training for domestic driving licences * Training for Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) licences These initiatives help provide knowledge, confidence, practical skills, and opportunities for long-term personal development.

Through PLD and SLD, we have helped roughly 750 beneficiaries, contributing to poverty eradication in the region. However, much more remains to be done.

Our current work:

We are currently supporting 27 A-Level students in the Eastern Province for their 2025/2026 University entrance public examinations. This cohort will receive support until their exams in January 2026. Previous cohorts had impressive pass rates: over 87% in 2023 (with 41.9% entering universities) and 80.9% in 2024 (with 29% entering universities). The National College of Education is yet to announce their intake results. We are grateful to the David Tyler Trust for their support of this project.

Following PLD and SLD, we are now in the phase of Tertiary Level Development (TLD), focusing on creating a farm, Vilippu Koottu Pannai 1 (VKP1), in Paranthan, Kilinochchi. This mega-project aims to generate income, create jobs, and provide training and apprenticeships among the vulnerable, leading to Continuous Development (CD) designed for exponential growth.

Our future goals:

Our vision includes expanding our farm Vilippu Koottu Pannai 1 into VKP2, VKP3, and VKP4, spreading from the North through the East and West, towards the south. The CD process will create numerous jobs, training, apprenticeship positions, and seed various industries, benefiting the region significantly.

Our challenges:

The past three years have impacted our ability to fund projects due to COVID-19, global and local economic situations, and foreign exchange issues that have devalued the Sri Lankan Rupee, increasing project costs tremendously. The original estimated capital cost for VKP1 was around £16,500, but current conditions have driven costs up sixfold.

Our vision:

At MDSL, we aim to create long-term, self-sustaining development by helping these communities rise and live dignified lives. Our projects generate livelihoods and develop industries and infrastructure built by the community using skills learned through our programs. Supporting the young and vulnerable with education is imperative, as it is their birthright.

We at MDSL have successfully implemented several projects since 2011 and hope that with your support, we can continue to provide meaningful and long-lasting support to our brothers and sisters striving for a better life.

Join Us now and help us generate real development for our people, create sustainability, and bring smiles to those still struggling. Cultivate economic development to eradicate poverty from this region. We invite you to join hands with us, share your thoughts, ideas, and views, and see how best you can contribute financially or otherwise to MDSL.

Please support us generously to reach out with joyful hearts. Thank you immensely.