Education
Holistic & Vibrant
Sri Lanka
Cultivating literacy, talent, and lifelong learning to help children and village schools across Northern Sri Lanka build stronger foundations.
"Displaced from their villages because of the war, many students had no basic facilities. The Trust's computer lab and English support gave our children confidence and a real future."
"The education hubs give over 90 rural students a safe space after school with free IT access, homework support, and guidance that transforms their academic trajectory."
"Learning English and digital tools was something our village students only dreamed of. Today they participate in national competitions with high pride."
Equipping rural village schools with dedicated computer labs, laptops, smartboards, and technical maintenance. Providing hands on digital skills training so students are prepared for the modern knowledge economy.
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Fostering curiosity, public speaking, debating, creative writing, library visits, sports, and emotional resilience. Ensuring children develop rounded character and critical thinking beyond strict academic testing.
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Operating 3 community education hubs offering 90+ children free after school academic support, IT access, and safe study environments in Tellipalai and surrounding returned communities.
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Bridging the digital divide for village school students through structured computing classes, typing mastery, online research skills, and safe internet education.
Small village schools often lack specialist teachers. We sponsor training, stipends, and materials for dedicated educators supporting over 300 students.
Transforming bare rural classrooms into lively learning spaces equipped with projectors, smart displays, library books, and science materials.
"We do not have wealth. We do not have powerful friends. Our goals can be achieved through strength of character and integrity of purpose."
The Chelvanayakam Memorial Trust was established to preserve the legacy and human values of S. J. V. Chelvanayakam KC through enduring educational initiatives that directly uplift disadvantaged children and rural communities in Northern Sri Lanka.
Founded to channel diaspora and local support toward education and community recovery in Jaffna.
Initiated volunteer English and literacy programmes for returned resettlement communities in Valikamam North.
Launched after school tutoring and dedicated computer learning stations for children.
Expanding smart classroom hardware, digital curriculum, and cross school STEM partnerships.
Every gift directly fuels educational access, equipment, and teacher salaries with full transparency.
Fully covers free after school education hub provision, stationery, and learning materials for one child.
Sponsors a dedicated English & IT teacher's annual salary, training, and materials for ~50 students.
Funds computer hardware upgrades, library books, science kits, and enrichment workshops for a hub.
100% of programme donations directly fund teacher stipends, student supplies, and school IT hardware. CMT maintains strict accounting with regular reporting to partners and community stakeholders.
Yes! Donors and diaspora alumni associations can direct support toward a particular school, computer lab installation, or education hub in the Jaffna / Valikamam North district.
Our core work is centered in Tellipalai and Valikamam North, where displaced families returned to rebuild their lives, as well as returned community education hubs in Jaffna town.
We work in close collaboration with school principals and zonal education directors, evaluating term by term literacy, digital competency, and state exam performance.
Yes. We welcome laptops, projectors, and educational hardware donations. Our team handles local customs clearance, testing, secure setup, and ongoing software maintenance.
We welcome educators, guest speakers, and remote IT mentors. Get in touch with our programme team via WhatsApp, Zoom, or email to schedule an orientation.
Have questions about our programmes or want to discuss a partnership? Send us a message and our team in Jaffna will be in touch.
