Activity Timeline
Planting a Fruit and Veg Patch at a Local School
13 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024
Donated sewing machines
5 Sep 2024 - 5 Sep 2024
Donated sewing machines
5 Sep 2024 - 5 Sep 2024
The IFS Foundation donated sewing machines to women in the village of Weralugahamula. In transferring these productive assets, we help women generate a regular income, stabilising families and creating the conditions for their children to get a decent education. We also took the opportunity to provide advice on table banking, building a collective, and the basics of running a home-based business. Singer Sri Lanka PLC, an IFS customer, provided the sewing machines at discounted rates.Waste Storage Unit
16 Jul 2024 - 16 Jul 2024
Waste Storage Unit
16 Jul 2024 - 16 Jul 2024
Using local contractors, the IFS Foundation funded the construction of a new waste storage facility in Weralugahamula designed to handle various types of hospital waste. The unit contains necessary equipment and capacity for waste management, including secure storage containers and proper ventilation systems.
Laptop donation
4 Jul 2024 - 4 Jul 2024
Laptop donation
4 Jul 2024 - 4 Jul 2024
The IFS Foundation distributed laptops, generously donated by IFS, to Weralugamaula school, helping to promote STEM skills in remote, rural communities. Additionally, a laptop was donated to the Madampe Divisional Hospital to improve healthcare administration.Sanitation Facilities
13 Jun 2024 - 13 Jun 2024
Sanitation Facilities
13 Jun 2024 - 13 Jun 2024
The IFS Foundation is funding the construction of 25 sanitation facilities for homes in the community of Weralugahamula. These facilities promote good hygiene and help prevent the risk of communicable disease.New RO Plant
10 May 2024 - 10 May 2024
New RO Plant
10 May 2024 - 10 May 2024
The IFS Foundation inaugurated a dedicated reverse osmosis water treatment plant for Weralugahamula school. Access to fresh water facilitates hygiene and mitigates the risk of communicable diseases. This asset was funded by IFS Foundation partner Hoist. Volunteers from Hoist and IFS also spent time to repaint school buildings during their visit, to instill pride, and stimulate creativity and learning.New Classroom Opening
1 Mar 2024 - 1 Mar 2024
New Classroom Opening
1 Mar 2024 - 1 Mar 2024
The IFS Foundation attended the opening ceremony for six new classrooms at the Welasiya Government School. These classrooms, funded by the Foundation, provide students with the opportunity to continue their education up to age 18 and expand school capacity to over 700 students. The opening ceremony was a day of great celebration, with traditional dances and inspiring speeches. Trustees from the IFS Foundation, IFS senior leaders and representatives were present to mark the occasion.Painting school desks and chairs
1 Feb 2024 - 29 Feb 2024
Painting school desks and chairs
1 Feb 2024 - 29 Feb 2024
A team of 13 IFS employees got together to paint the desks and chairs that were donated to the Weralugahamula school by the IFS Foundation. Local community members and the school teaching staff also participated in the effort. This forms part of a broader commitment to investing in public health and education.
Community cleanup and awareness session
1 Feb 2024 - 29 Feb 2024
Community cleanup and awareness session
1 Feb 2024 - 29 Feb 2024
12 IFS volunteers spent the day cleaning up a polluted area in Weralugahamula. The IFS Foundation led the effort, joined by 2 knowledge partners from Plasticcyle, who conducted an engaging awareness session on plastic pollution and volunteer briefing on waste segregation at the Madampe Divisional Hospital before heading out to clean. Together with 16 volunteers from the local community, the team collected many bags of waste, including recyclable and non-recyclable plastics, glass, and cans, handing over the collected waste to local officials for responsible disposal.RO plant
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Jan 2024
Opening the RO plant at Madampe Divisional Hospital.
RO plant
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Jan 2024
The IFS Foundation inaugurated a new water treatment plant at the Madampe Divisional Hospital, ensuring that hospital staff and patients have access to fresh, clean drinking water.painting the new classrooms
1 Nov 2023 - 30 Nov 2023
painting the new classrooms
1 Nov 2023 - 30 Nov 2023
Painted the school buildings
1 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2023
Painted the school buildings
1 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2023
With the support of the IFS Foundation, 83 IFS employees used their annual volunteer day to help refurbish Welasiya Government School in Welusumanapura. Over the course of two days, volunteers worked alongside representatives from Foundation partner organisations and parents of school children to buildings, desks, and chairs.English language lessons
1 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2023
English language lessons
1 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2023
IFS staff volunteer to participate in English lessons for school students on a monthly basis, sharing knowledge and building trust.Village Visit
1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023
Village Visit
1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023
In March, representatives from IFS, an IFS Foundation Partner, visited Welusumanapura. During this visit, a ceremony was held to set the foundation stone for the new classroom buildings under construction. An additional 4 coconut husk machines were donated to the local community. 3 specialised sewing machines were also donated to a clothing collective formed by 12 local women.
Our education projects align to UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) and our home industry projects align to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
Reverse Osmosis Water Plant
1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023
Reverse Osmosis Water Plant
1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023
In March, construction on a second Reverse Osmosis Water Plant was completed. This was funded by IFS Foundation partner, Hoist. Representatives of Hoist attended the site to help complete the painting of the building and to officially hand it to the community.
This project is aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 6.
Hospital Repainting Project
1 Nov 2022 - 30 Nov 2022
Hospital Repainting Project
1 Nov 2022 - 30 Nov 2022
In November, IFS volunteers repainted the maternity ward and kitchen of the hospital in Welusumanapura. This took place over 2 days and had support from over 27 individuals, including partners of the IFS Foundation.
This project aligns to the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing) and is part of the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to improving the medical facilities for the local community.
English Lessons
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2022
English Lessons
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2022
In November and December, volunteers from IFS supported the facilitation of English Lessons. These lessons were requested by the school to support students from grades 9-11 in practising their spoken English. Three lessons were run between November and December. These lessons received positive feedback from both students and teachers, and as a result these lessons will continue into 2023.
Education is one of the five core focus areas for the IFS Foundation. We believe that providing quality education to all is fundamental to the long-term relief of poverty in rural Sri Lanka. It also aligns to UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education).
Medical Supplies
1 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2022
In August, the IFS Foundation sourced medical supplies and helped to ensure delivery to people in need.
Medical Supplies
1 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2022
In August, in response to the economic crisis and in partnership with medical officers and community leaders, the Foundation sourced medical supplies and helped to ensure delivery to people in need.
This project aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), supporting the IFS Foundation’s goal of improving wellbeing within rural Sri Lanka.
Computer Lab
1 May 2022 - 21 Jun 2022
In May 2022, a number of IFS Foundation trustees visited Welusumanapura to formally open the computer lab within Welasiya Government School.
Computer Lab
1 May 2022 - 21 Jun 2022
In May 2022, a number of IFS Foundation trustees visited Welusumanapura to formally open the computer lab within Welasiya Government School.
Built in partnership with IFS, the computer lab provides the local students with the access to education and opportunity to develop IT skills to support them throughout their futures.
This project is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), supporting the IFS Foundation’s goal of increasing access to educational opportunity.
Public Sanitary Facilities
1 Feb 2022 - 28 Feb 2022
In February 2022, the IFS Foundation completed the construction of a public sanitary facility.
Public Sanitary Facilities
1 Feb 2022 - 28 Feb 2022
In February 2022, the IFS Foundation completed the construction of a public sanitary facility. Located by the local medical centre, this facility will provide a safe, accessible facility for the community. Designed to provide disabled access, this is an important addition to the village.
Built in partnership with IFS, this brings the total number of sanitary facilities supplied by the Foundation, within Welusumanapura, to 26. The majority of these were provided for homes without sanitary facilities - providing essential facilities for local families.
These projects are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 (sanitation) – one of the five key focus areas for the IFS Foundation.
Care Packages
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2021
In December, the community of Welusumanapura was impacted by heavy rains causing local flooding.
Care Packages
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2021
In December, the community of Welusumanapura was impacted by heavy rains causing local flooding. IFS, in partnership with the IFS Foundation, facilitated the donation of care packs to affected families.
The care packs contained food and other essentials to support the community during this time. 130 packages were donated to the village of Welusumanapura.
Coconut Husk Machines
1 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2021
The IFS Foundation, in partnership with IFS, donated coconut husk chipping machines to families in Welusumanapura.
Coconut Husk Machines
1 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2021
The IFS Foundation, in partnership with IFS, donated coconut husk chipping machines to four families in Welusumanapura. The donation of the coconut husk chipping machines has allowed the families to generate income and support themselves, overcoming challenges to their ability to work.Providing opportunities for home industry is important. It provides a valuable source of income for families, creating economic independence and helping to boost the broader local economy. It also ensures children can stay in school longer, receiving a better education and improving their long-term prospects.
Of the five key focus areas for the IFS Foundation, this project contributes to providing employment opportunities. This is aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8.
RO Plant
1 Jun 2021 - 31 Jul 2021
A Reverse Osmosis Water Plant brings clean water to Welusumanapura, Sri Lanka.
RO Plant
1 Jun 2021 - 31 Jul 2021
In partnership with IFS, the IFS Foundation has completed the installation of a reverse osmosis (RO) water plant. This new plant can serve water requirements all day and will provide up to 6000 litres of drinking water daily to the community.
Access to fresh drinking water can help eliminate many preventable diseases. A healthy community is a viable community. This project is aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 6.
2019 to 2020 Activities
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020
Throughout 2019 and 2020, IFS Employees raised funds for a number of projects within Sri Lanka.
2019 to 2020 Activities
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020
Throughout 2019 and 2020, IFS Employees raised funds for a number of projects within Sri Lanka.
These projects included:
- Renovating the maternity ward within Welusumanapura
- Providing desks and chairs for the school
- Creating a community garden to provide educational opportunity and produce
- Installing tube-wells throughout the village
- Donating masks, thermometers and medical torches to local medical facilities
- Donating 12 sewing machines to local families
Going forward, the IFS Foundation will take ownership of the relationship with Welusumanapura and future projects.