Serving rural communities across Sri Lanka

Every child deserves a chance to learn — no matter where they live

The K Jayatilake Foundation bridges the education gap in Sri Lanka's rural villages by providing scholarships, learning resources, teacher support, and pathways to brighter futures.

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12+ Districts reached
850+ Students supported
40+ Village schools partnered

Learning without limits

From Anuradhapura to Monaragala, we bring books, mentors, and hope to classrooms that need it most.

"Education is the bridge between a village child's dream and their future."

— K Jayatilake Foundation

Who We Are

Rooted in community, driven by education

Named in honour of a lifelong advocate for rural development, the K Jayatilake Foundation works alongside village leaders, teachers, and families to ensure no child is left behind because of geography or poverty.

Our Mission

To expand access to quality education in Sri Lanka's underserved rural areas through scholarships, infrastructure support, and community-led learning initiatives.

Our Vision

A Sri Lanka where every child in every village has the tools, teachers, and confidence to pursue their dreams — from primary school through higher education.

Our Values

Integrity, inclusivity, and local partnership. We listen to communities first, then build programs that reflect their needs — not our assumptions.

What We Do

Programs that reach the last mile

We design each initiative with rural realities in mind — limited transport, scarce resources, and extraordinary resilience.

Scholarships & Bursaries

Full and partial scholarships for O/L and A/L students, covering tuition, exam fees, and essential study materials.

Merit and need-based awards
Girls' education priority fund
University pathway mentoring

School Resource Kits

Textbooks, stationery, uniforms, and science lab supplies delivered directly to remote schools before each term.

Annual kit distribution drives
Library establishment support
Multilingual reading materials

Digital Learning Hubs

Solar-powered computer labs and internet connectivity in villages where students otherwise have no access to technology.

After-school coding clubs
Online exam preparation
Teacher digital literacy training

Teacher Empowerment

Workshops, peer networks, and classroom resources for rural educators who often teach multiple grades alone.

Subject mastery workshops
Child safeguarding training
Small grants for innovation

Community Learning Centres

Evening classes for adults and out-of-school youth in literacy, numeracy, and vocational skills.

Sinhala & Tamil literacy
Agricultural extension courses
Parent education sessions

Disaster Recovery Education

Rapid response when floods, droughts, or economic hardship disrupt schooling in vulnerable districts.

Temporary learning spaces
Psychosocial support referrals
Re-enrolment campaigns

Field Work

Moments from the villages we serve

Photos from kit distributions, digital hub launches, teacher workshops, and community learning programmes across rural Sri Lanka.

Our Impact

Measuring change where it matters

We track outcomes beyond enrolment numbers — attendance, exam pass rates, teacher retention, and community participation tell the real story of progress.

0% Scholarship students completing A/L

0 Digital hubs established

0+ Books donated to village libraries

0 Teachers trained annually

Regions We Serve

North Central Province
Uva Province
Eastern Province
Sabaragamuwa
Southern rural districts
Central highlands villages

Expanding partnerships each year with provincial education offices and local NGOs.

Community Voices

Stories from the villages we serve

"Before the scholarship, I thought university was for children in Colombo. Now I am studying engineering — the first in my family."

Amaya Perera Scholarship recipient, Polonnaruwa

"The digital hub changed our school. Students who had never touched a computer are now helping their parents with online forms."

Mr. Rajith Fernando Principal, Moneragala District

"My daughter walks three kilometres to school every day. The foundation's resource kit means she never misses a lesson for lack of books."

Sureshani Wijesinghe Parent, Anuradhapura

Make a Gift

Your donation reaches a village classroom

Choose a payment method below. Designated gifts go directly to scholarships, school kits, or digital hubs.

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100% of designated donations are allocated to program delivery. Receipts available on request.

Get Involved

Join us in building brighter futures

Whether you donate, volunteer, or partner with us — every contribution reaches a child in a village that others often overlook.

Donate

Fund a scholarship, sponsor a school kit, or support a digital hub. 100% of designated donations go directly to program delivery.

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Volunteer

Teachers, IT professionals, and students can mentor remotely or join field visits during school holiday programs.

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Partner

Schools, corporates, and diaspora organisations can co-fund initiatives or adopt a village school for sustained support.

Become a Partner

Let's work together for rural education

Reach out to learn about our programs, request a partnership proposal, or ask how you can help a specific community.