SCHOOL SUPPORT &
EDUCATION HUBs
Through these two approaches, we support learning inside schools while creating additional opportunities for children beyond the classroom.
Growing With the Needs of Children and Schools
CMT's Education Programme has developed through long-term engagement with children, schools and communities in Sri Lanka.
Our education work began in 2013, responding to the immediate needs of children and village schools. Since 2016, the programme has continued to evolve in response to persistent gaps in education provision within our target communities.
Over time, our work has expanded from basic educational support to a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that addresses root causes and builds sustainable educational ecosystems.
School support
Direct assistance to under-resourced village schools to strengthen daily operational capacity.
Teacher development & volunteer educators
Pedagogical workshops and continuous mentoring to empower teachers, alongside deploying dedicated volunteer educators to address language instruction shortages.
Digital and IT education
Equipping students with modern computer literacy, coding fundamentals, and digital awareness.
Educational equipment
Supplying essential learning materials, books, science kits, and classroom instruments.
Academic support & creative activities
Targeted tuition and guided remediation in core subjects alongside arts, sports, and creative activities to nurture confidence, expression, and excellence.
Education HUBs
Vibrant, safe community spaces offering enriched learning outside traditional school hours.
Reading and independent learning
Cultivating a lifelong passion for books, self-directed exploration, and library habits.
Environmental learning
Hands-on tree planting, ecology workshops, waste awareness, and sustainable practices.
Parent & community engagement
Uniting families and community elders as active partners in every child’s educational journey.
“Our aim is to remain responsive to changing educational needs while building long-term relationships with schools and communities.”
Every Child Deserves a Strong Foundation
Giving children the best chance of success begins with strong foundational learning. Children need more than the ability to memorise information for an examination.
We believe true education is transformative. It must nurture critical thinking, personal integrity, and the agency to navigate a rapidly changing world.
Children Need Opportunities To:
Understand
Mastering concepts deeply instead of relying on rote examination recall.
Think independently
Forming original judgments with reason, logic, and self-confidence.
Ask questions
Embracing curious inquiry in environments where questions are welcomed.
Communicate
Expressing ideas with clarity and confidence in Tamil and English.
Create
Exploring imagination through creative arts, storytelling, and design.
Work with others
Fostering teamwork, shared leadership, and respectful collaboration.
Use technology
Navigating computers, digital tools, and the web safely and effectively.
Continue learning
Instilling an enduring love of inquiry that extends far beyond the school bell.
Our Education Programme was developed in response to children who may leave primary education without minimum competencies in important subjects.
Inequalities can continue to affect their learning, growth and opportunities at secondary level and beyond. We therefore focus on strengthening the foundation while helping children develop the wider skills needed for life.
Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
Our HUBs provide additional learning opportunities outside regular school hours, nurturing academic excellence, computer literacy, and holistic child development.
What Our HUBs Offer:
Our original programme model included three Education HUBs providing free supplementary after-school classes, with an IT lab at one centre.
Three Community Learning Spaces
Tellipallai
TELLIPALLAI EDUCATION HUB
A community learning and skills-development space providing academic support, English education, computer learning and practical learning opportunities.
- ✓ Grades 1–5 learning support
- ✓ Grade 9 subject support
- ✓ English
- ✓ Computer education
- ✓ Digital literacy
- ✓ Computer certificates
- ✓ ICT learning
- ✓ NVQ Level 3 ICT pathway
Jaffna Town
MOOR STREET EDUCATION HUB
A community-based learning space supporting children and families, including the returned Muslim community.
- ✓ Educational support
- ✓ Digital learning
- ✓ Child-focused activities
- ✓ Community learning
- ✓ Skills development
Varuthalavilan
VARUTHALAVILAN EDUCATION HUB
A community-based learning space supporting village children and young minds through dedicated educational guidance.
- ✓ English
- ✓ Digital education
- ✓ Academic support
- ✓ Creative activities
- ✓ Child development
- ✓ Community engagement
Support an Initiative
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.
- ✓ 1 Year Free After School Hub Access
- ✓ IT Lab & Computer Access
- ✓ English & Mathematics Coaching
- ✓ Student Progress Report
Sponsors a dedicated English & IT teacher's annual salary, training, and materials for ~50 students.
- ✓ Full 1 Year Dedicated Teacher Salary
- ✓ Complete Classroom Stationery & Workbooks
- ✓ Specialized Pedagogical Training
- ✓ Direct Impact on 50+ Village Children
- ✓ Dedicated School Partner Recognition
Funds computer hardware upgrades, library books, science kits, and enrichment workshops for a hub.
- ✓ New Computer / Hardware Upgrade
- ✓ Library Book Distribution
- ✓ Student Debate & Cultural Workshops
- ✓ Activity Photo & Video Documentation