Sponsorship
Keep children in school through comprehensive scholarships covering uniforms, books, nutrition, and daily school needs.
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87 INITIATIVEUPLIFTING EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN INDIA
OUR ACTIVITIES
Our Activities
Creating opportunities through education and community support across Sri Lanka.
WHAT WE DO
Education lifts a whole community
Founded in 2009 by alumni from the 1987 graduating class of St. John's College, Jaffna, 87 Initiative is a Non-Profit organisation dedicated to supporting underprivileged communities across Sri Lanka through education and essential aid.
Our transparent, sustainable model bridges resources to grassroots need, ensuring direct assistance, dignity, and real long-term impact on the ground.
Our programs
Find how we can help. Click below to discover how each program creates impact and changes lives across communities.
School / Zonal Projects
Support school infrastructure, learning resources, and teacher empowerment for enduring educational advancement.
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Meal Program
Nutritious meals give children the energy to learn and grow. Help us nourish minds and bodies across rural Sri Lanka.
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Special Needs
Supporting inclusive education through specialized resources, assistive devices, and dedicated facilities to ensure every child can thrive.
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ICT Projects
Helping bridge the digital divide with computer labs, internet access, and digital literacy training for underprivileged students.
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CRISIS RESPONSE / RELIEF
Covid-19 Relief
Immediate food and medical aid in times of crisis, from pandemic lockdowns to economic distress across vulnerable communities.
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Sponsor a student
Directly fund a student's education, uniforms, books, and essential items to ensure uninterrupted schooling.
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Support a program
Contribute to any of our six active programs with one-off or recurring donations that fit your capacity.
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Share your skills
Volunteer as an educator, mentor, or organizer to help us expand educational opportunities.
Stories behind the work
Improving Education Facilities in Rural Schools
The continuous support helps rural schools with essential resources, modern classrooms, and reliable supplies.
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ICT Lab Donated to Local School
A new ICT lab opened providing computers and internet access to young pupils eager to master technology.
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Laksana Rasenthinam
A scholarship recipient who completed secondary education with flying colors and dreams of becoming a doctor.
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