Education · Pulmoddai, Trincomalee
Every child deserves to begin school with the supplies they need. For some families in Pulmoddai, school costs create real financial pressure — and that pressure can make the start of a new school year harder than it should be. The Back to School Initiative & School Kits aims to support 500 students in Pulmoddai, Trincomalee with the essential supplies to begin their studies with dignity and preparedness.
These are the project's funding targets. Once distribution is complete, this section should be replaced with verified results — students actually reached, kits distributed, and funds spent.
The challenge
Starting school can bring significant costs for families. School supplies — books, stationery, and other learning materials — are essential for students to participate fully in learning. For families with limited financial resources, these costs can become genuinely difficult to meet. The Back to School Initiative responds to this practical need, focusing on helping students begin their school year with essential supplies already in hand.
The initiative
The kit
Each student is allocated LKR 6,000 toward their school kit. Potential kit components may include:
To be confirmed the final list should reflect the exact items confirmed for this project before publishing.
Who will benefit
Student selection follows documented eligibility criteria, with priority given to financial vulnerability or identified educational need. To be confirmed — the verified beneficiary-selection criteria should be added here before publication.
Protecting children's privacy is a priority throughout. Personal information is only collected and published when appropriate, and never in a way that identifies an individual child without consent.
Why it matters
A school kit is more than a collection of supplies. It removes one practical barrier to learning, reduces immediate financial pressure on families, and — most importantly — helps a student start the school year prepared. Your contribution supports a child's opportunity to learn.
How your support is used
Figures reflect only the stated LKR 6,000-per-student allocation. Any payment-processing or other project-related costs will be disclosed separately.
Accountability
Peoples Hands Organization will document the full implementation process and maintain appropriate records throughout, including:
Project photographs follow appropriate child safeguarding practices, and a full project report will summarise activities and results after implementation.
Project evidence
Our commitment
Peoples Hands Organization follows appropriate safeguarding practices during every project activity. Photos and stories are shared responsibly, and identifying information is never published unnecessarily.
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Organizations can support the initiative through financial or in-kind contributions:
Frequently asked questions
Who is the project supporting?
The project targets 500 students in Pulmoddai, Trincomalee.
How much does one student require?
The stated allocation is LKR 6,000 per student.
What is the total project requirement?
The requirement is LKR 3,000,000 for 500 students.
What will students receive?
Students will receive school kits containing essential educational supplies. The final kit contents will be confirmed before the project launches.
Where is the project taking place?
The project is planned for Pulmoddai, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.
How are students selected?
Students are selected according to documented eligibility criteria, with the full criteria to be published before launch.
How can I support one student?
You can contribute LKR 6,000 toward one student's school kit using the donate button on this page.
Can organizations sponsor multiple students?
Yes. Organizations can support multiple students through financial or in-kind contributions.
How will supporters know what happened?
Project updates, photographs, and a final report will provide evidence of implementation once distribution is complete.
Can my organization partner with Peoples Hands?
Yes. Organizations can contact Peoples Hands to discuss funding, sponsorship, or partnership opportunities.
A school year should begin with opportunity — not a family worrying about basic supplies. Help us reach 500 students in Pulmoddai.
