Give a Senahasa Sponsorship

Many children live in poverty in Sri Lanka and this has only been made worse by the Tsunami. Through our work with two schools in the Galle District we have seen just how disadvantaged these children are. Many have lost a parent. Many struggle to afford school books, uniforms and tuition.

So far we have identified 180 children who need help now. Sponsorship will help them remain in full-time education and make the most of the learning opportunities available to them. They have aspirations to change their lives. Education is critical for these children to lift themselves and their families out of poverty.

“ I would like to be a doctor one day. My favourite subject is art and I love to play cricket. Thank you for helping me”
Sajith, Aged 13

Gift a Senahasa Sponsorship for just £5 a month - Application form in Word or PDF

What do you give a child or friend who has everything?
We are expected to spend over £30 billion in Christmas gifts in the UK this year. Here is a way to ensure your gift is not wasted and makes a real difference to a child in need.

For just £5 a month, you can help a child in Sri Lanka with their education. Many of these children have suffered as a result of the Tsunami and all of them come from very poor families.

As a Senahasa sponsor, you will receive a CD each year with photographs and stories of the sponsored children and how they are progressing. This will provide a tangible element of the sponsorship – something thoughtful, educational and interesting to unwrap.

Become a Senahasa sponsor and give a child a brighter future.

Gishani is 7 years old and lives with her parents, both of whom are deaf. Her sister is in Colombo in a special “school” for deaf and dumb children. They were nearly washed away by the Tsunami and lost their home. They live in a wooden shack in a camp with only 3 toilets. Gishani wants to become an English teacher when she grows up.

Sumith is 12 years old and lost his baby brother in the Tsunami. Their house by the sea was washed away and they live in a wooden shack. He likes school and is very keen to study so that perhaps one day he can be a doctor.

Roshini, aged 15, now lives with her brother at her grandmother’s house after her home was washed away. Her mother died and her father has left the family. Her favourite subject is maths and she likes to play netball. She would like to be dance teacher