Activity timeline

Breaking ground on new computer lab

6 Mar 2025 - 7 Mar 2025

Representatives from IFS, The IFS Foundation and brand ambassador Platned attended the ground breaking ceremony for a new computer lab in the village of Weralugahamula. This project is being funded by the Hg Foundation. 

IGT 1 signs IFS Foundation Partnership

20 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

The IFS Foundation is delighted to announce a multi-year partnership with IGT 1 Outsourcing Lanka (Private) Limited (‘IGT 1 Lanka’), a Port City offshore company in Columbo, to help accelerate its mission to break the poverty cycle in remote, rural communities throughout Sri Lanka. IGT 1 Lanka’s generous support will help the IFS Foundation remove the many obstacles that prevent children in remote communities from securing a decent education, including access to fresh water, sanitation, healthcare and education infrastructure.

Poka enters into agreement with the IFS Foundation

10 Dec 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

Poka, a Canadian enterprise software company, has entered into a partnership with the IFS Foundation to help accelerate its mission to break the poverty cycle in remote, rural communities throughout Sri Lanka. Poka’s generous support will help the IFS Foundation remove the many obstacles that prevent children in remote communities from securing a decent education, including access to fresh water, sanitation, healthcare and education infrastructure. 

New dental facility

5 Dec 2024 - 6 Dec 2024

The IFS Foundation renovated the Madampe medical centre dental facility, adding a new vaccination room and neonatal care facility. Volunteers from IFS and Foundation partner Platned were on site to finish the work and handover the new asset. 

IFS Foundation launches free photo album

25 Nov 2024 - 26 Nov 2024

The IFS Foundation is proud to launch a dedicated photo album, including images of IFS employees at work and at home. The album, along with the IFS Foundation calendar, cookbook and music album, is available to download free of charge. However we ask that, in return, you consider donating to support the work of the IFS Foundation.

Planting a Fruit and Veg Patch at a Local School

13 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

IFS Foundation partner Astra Canyon visited the school in Weralugahamula. Together with students and staff, they planted a fruit and veg patch that will serve as an education asset and a source of nutrition to supplement student meals. 

Waste Storage Unit

16 Jul 2024 - 17 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.

Sanitation Facilities

13 Jun 2024 - 14 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 Classroom Opening

1 Mar 2024 - 2 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.

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.

Painting the new classrooms

1 Nov 2023 - 30 Nov 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.