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   Helping the Poor in Sri Lanka.

* Renovating homes, building and toilets for extremely poor families.
Improving living conditions by repairing unsafe homes and building durable, well-ventilated structures, along with safe, sanitary toilets that promote hygiene, reduce health risks, and restore dignity.


* Supporting Underprivileged Children.


Providing education and ongoing support to help children break the cycle of poverty. This includes covering school costs (tuition, uniforms, books, transport), along with tutoring, mentoring, and after-school programs. Children are supported in safe environments that foster life *skills, confidence, and emotional well-being. Additional support may include nutrition, healthcare, and family engagement to ensure holistic development.

 

 

* Improving access to healthcare in rural areas.

Expanding rural healthcare by upgrading clinics, deploying mobile units, and training local health workers. Ensuring access to medicines, strengthening referrals, and using telemedicine to reach remote areas, with a focus on preventive care like vaccinations, maternal health, nutrition, and health education to improve outcomes and reduce disparities.



* Empowering women through skills training and economic opportunities.


Supporting women through skills training, financial literacy, and access to microfinance or small business opportunities—promoting financial independence, confidence, leadership, and greater gender equality.

 

Fundraising Projects for Sri Lanka

This initiative invites Sri Lankans, the Sri Lankan diaspora, and friends of Sri Lanka worldwide to organise fundraising projects that support sustainable development and help strengthen Sri Lanka's economy.

You can create your own fundraising project and choose the town, village, or community in Sri Lanka that you wish to support.

How to Participate

Before launching your fundraiser, please submit the following information to Mankind Sweden NGO. If you are in Sri Lanka, contact the Lions Club of Ragama Legends, who will connect you with our local coordinators.

  • Project name
  • Purpose and objectives
  • Fundraising location
  • Campaign dates
  • Planned use of funds
  • The town, village, or community you wish to support

Transparency

To ensure accountability:

  • All donations must be managed through the Lions Club of Ragama Legends or another approved charitable organisation.
  • Cash donations are not permitted.
  • All funds must be transferred through official banking channels.

Fundraising Expenses

Reasonable fundraising expenses may be reimbursed with valid receipts, including transport, travel, meals, accommodation, venue hire, advertising, promotional materials, equipment hire, and other approved costs.

Fundraising expenses are limited to 10% of the total amount raised.

Fund Allocation

  • 85% – Community development projects in Sri Lanka.
  • Up to 10% – Approved fundraising expenses.
  • Up to 5% – Administration, project management, monitoring, marketing, travel, accommodation, and operational costs in Sri Lanka and abroad.

This funding model ensures maximum transparency, accountability, and impact for every donation.