A group of schoolchildren holding backpacks standing behind two Buddhist monks who are seated

Educational accessories donation project in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka

by The Rahula Trust
Director

Unleashing the educational potential of disadvantaged children.

The Rahula Trust donated school accessories for 108 children at Raluwa Primary School on 28th February 2023.

Raluwa Primary School is located in a remote part of Walasmulla Education Zone in Hambantota district, southern Sri Lanka.

This programme was organised and implemented by Ven. Mapalagama Buddhasiri Nayaka Thera, the Chief Monk of Samadhi Buddhist Centre, and Ven. Pahalaobada Suneetha Thero, the Principal of Siri Sandaruwan Dhamma School, Ratmalana.

We would like to thank the Venerables and volunteers who made this event possible.

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