At the Chestnut Foundation, we cherish every opportunity to celebrate children—their laughter, dreams, and boundless potential. This World Children’s Day, we were honoured to bring joy and support to 180 children of the Anuradhapura Viru Kekulu Preschool.
At the Chestnut Foundation, we believe every child deserves the chance to learn, dream, and grow—no matter their circumstances. Moments like these remind us how powerful small acts of kindness can be. For these young children, a new pencil, a notebook, or a set of crayons is more than just a supply—it’s a symbol of opportunity and encouragement.
On 17 August 2025, we had the privilege of conducting a school supplies distribution programme for underprivileged children studying at Wakwella Sri Sudarmarama Dhamma School in Galle. This initiative was designed to support their educational journey by ensuring that every child has access to the basic tools they need to thrive in their studies.
At the Chestnut Foundation, we are committed to supporting children’s education from the very beginning.
We recently donated school bags and stationery to underprivileged children at Kokawidiyawa Preschool, helping to nurture their early learning and development.
In a recent initiative aimed at nurturing early childhood education, a donation of school bags, books, and other essential learning materials was made to Shanmuga Preschool in Pumpugar, Ariyalai, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
As Sri Lanka prepared to welcome the Sinhala and Tamil New Year — a time of renewal, reflection, and community — the Chestnut Foundation stepped forward with a heartfelt initiative aimed at supporting families in need.
In February 2025, the Chestnut Foundation had the honour of supporting a special appreciation event for the talented students of Takshila Maha Vidyalaya, a remote school in Mahavilachchiya, Anuradhapura.
At Chestnut Education, we believe that every child deserves access to quality education, no matter their circumstances. Today, we took another step toward this vision by supporting 30 young learners at Samadhi Preschool in Mahavilachchiya, an underprivileged area in Anuradhapura.
On 1 December 2024, Chestnut Education proudly supported the annual concert of Rainbow Preschool in Thambuttegama by distributing school bags and exercise books to 30 preschool children. This initiative, entirely funded by Chestnut Education, underscores our dedication to nurturing young learners and ensuring they have the tools to succeed in their educational journey.
On 11 November 2024, the Chestnut Foundation, the charitable arm of Chestnut Education, proudly donated school bags to 50 underprivileged students at Sri Narada Vidyalaya in Nelliady, Jaffna. Fully funded by the Foundation, this initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting the education of children in need.
In honour of World Children’s Day on 1 October 2024, the Chestnut Foundation, the charitable arm of Chestnut Education, partnered with the Sri Lanka Army to donate school bags and essential supplies to underprivileged children. Entirely funded by Chestnut Education, this initiative reflects our mission to support children facing educational challenges by providing them with schoolbooks, uniforms, and vital equipment.
Chestnut Foundation The Chestnut Foundation continues its dedication to enhancing educational opportunities for underprivileged children. In July 2024, the foundation embarked on a heartening project at Suwada Kakulu Preschool in Nochchiyagama, Galadivulwewa, Sri Lanka, a school serving low-income families. This initiative focused on fully funding the provision of essential school
Chestnut Foundation In June 2024, the Chestnut Foundation embarked on a heartwarming project at Pubudu Preschool in Thuruwila, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. This initiative was part of their ongoing mission to support education in underprivileged regions. The foundation’s team visited the preschool with a clear goal: to provide essential school equipment,
Chestnut Foundation The Chestnut Foundation, the charitable arm of Chestnut Education, remains steadfast in its commitment to providing accessible education for underprivileged children. In its most recent initiative, the foundation extended a helping hand to the young learners of Palugolla Buddhi Preschool, nestled in the historic city of Anuradhapura, Sri
Chestnut Foundation The Chestnut Foundation, the charitable arm of Chestnut Education, has successfully completed its latest donation campaign in Sri Lanka, bringing smiles and hope to many young children from low income families. The campaign, which took place in January 2024, targeted the Kokawiddawawa Kekulu Pre-School in Nochchiyagama, a rural
Chestnut Foundation In November 2023, the Chestnut Foundation extended its philanthropic efforts to Nochchiyagama Sinharagama Ralapanawa Primary Vidyalaya in Sri Lanka. Aiming to address the educational needs of the community, we provided essential school supplies to 20 students, reinforcing our commitment to facilitating accessible education in underserved areas. Nochchiyagama Sinharagama
Chestnut Foundation In October 2023, the Chestnut Foundation, the charitable arm of Chestnut Education, extended its support to the Nochchiyagama Ranorawa Primary Vidyalaya, a primary school located in the rural region of Nochchiyagama, Sri Lanka. As part of our ongoing commitment to education and community development, we provided essential school
Chestnut Foundation In August 2023, the Chestnut Foundation embarked on a charitable initiative aimed at providing support to Chithambara College, located in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. As part of this endeavor, school bags were distributed to 50 deserving students of the institution. Chithambara College stands as a beacon of education in
Chestnut Foundation In a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to supporting education in underserved communities, the Chestnut Foundation conducted a charitable event in July 2023 that provided essential stationary products to students in the rural Nochchiyagama area of Sri Lanka. The event was aimed to alleviate some of the challenges
Chestnut Foundation In June 2023, the Chestnut Foundation embarked on a philanthropic project aimed at providing support to the Sarana Children’s Home, located in Palugolla, Sri Lanka. This compassionate initiative aimed to extend a helping hand to 36 young residents of the home by ensuring they received a nutritious meal
Chestnut Foundation Chestnut Foundation, the charitable arm of Chestnut Education, continues to have a positive impact on the lives of underprivileged children through their commitment to education. In a recent project held in April, the foundation extended their support to Thakshila Maha Vidyalaya in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, providing much-needed assistance
Chestnut Foundation The Chestnut Foundation’s latest charitable event for March 2023 supported the Koonkadawala Maha Vidyalaya in Galgamuwa, Sri Lanka by providing assistance to thirty fifth-grade students with essential school supplies. These included textbooks, pencils, erasers, school bags, and other items. The Koonkadawala Maha Vidyalaya is a school situated in
Chestnut Foundation In March 2023, the Chestnut Foundation initiated its second project for the month, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to education and community development. This project was dedicated to Palugolla Yaya 10 Maha Vidyalaya, a school located in the tranquil town of Palugolla, Sri Lanka. The primary aim was to
Chestnut Foundation The Chestnut Foundation has continued its mission to provide essential resources to underprivileged children to support their education and help them overcome personal challenges. In February 2023, the foundation proudly awarded students who passed the Grade 5 Scholarship Exam at the Sinhala Maha Vidyalaya in Trincomalee. The Grade
Chestnut Foundation Anuradhapura Donation Campaign – January 2023 At Chestnut Foundation, we believe that education is a powerful tool that can help underprivileged children overcome their personal challenges and achieve their full potential. That’s why we aim to support children in their education by providing them with essential resources such