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We strengthen under-privileged communities through inclusive development initiatives focused on housing, water and sanitation, education, health, and livelihood support. Our approach builds resilience, dignity, and long-term wellbeing for families across Sri Lanka.


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Donation of Cricket Nets to Methodist High School, Moratuwa [2014]

Methodist High School in Puwakaramba, Moratuwa is a school providing education to a large number of young boys in the Moratuwa – Piliyandala area. Apart from academics, the students are encouraged to engage in sports. Cricket is very popular amongst the students. However, the cricket nets at the school grounds where the boys practise had gradually become damaged with time and continuous use, and by the start of 2014, as the boys came into the new cricket season, their practices had to be abandoned due to lack of net facilities. The School Principal Mr M.L.Perera appealed to I/D/E/A/S for assistance.

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Alleviating The Impact Of The Human Elephant Conflict On School-Going Children [2012 onwards]

Many lives, both human and elephant, are lost because of the Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) prevailing in most parts of Sri Lanka.

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Response To The Tsunami Disaster Of 2004

In the aftermath of the destruction caused by the Tsunami, I/D/E/A/S turned its full attention to immediate relief efforts. However, within a few weeks, it was clear that priority must be directed towards reconstruction and rehabilitation as a matter of urgency.

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