A small sponsorship idea grew into a wider commitment to children, education and family wellbeing in Sri Lanka.
One Child Foundation was formed after the war in Sri Lanka ended. It was founded by a small group of friends and family members keen to help orphaned and destitute children. The initial aim was to provide funds from their own earnings and sponsor a handful of children.
As more friends and family joined, the number of children supported grew. Today, the charity continues to benefit children through corporate support, private donations, individual sponsorships and the commitment of its Trustees.
Our support combines nutrition, education and family resilience so that children have a stronger foundation for the future.
Up to December 2017, the Foundation helped feed more than 11,500 children in over 100 schools every school day. The focus later shifted toward nutritional meals for pre-school children in the Eastern Province.
Projects have included a vegetable farm, cattle for an orphanage and 211 chicken coops provided to parents of sponsored children.
In 2018, the Foundation funded 224 schoolchildren and four university students. The existing site reports support for 298 students, including eight at university.