Anpuneri provided targeted financial support to the Periyakulam Village Development Organization for key community needs identified through a local assessment: covering salaries for both the goat and agricultural farm staff; preparing 2½ acres of land for paddy cultivation; running after-school classes at Manivasagar Vidyalayam and for primary students in Periyakulam; and supplying resources for home-gardening projects benefitting 21 families. Simultaneously, we funded the Panchenai Village Development Organization to sustain its after-school programs for Grades 5 and 9–11, underwrite accommodation, tuition, and exam-prep classes for 12 A/L students, and support their annual Prize Giving event.
Anpuneri invested in educational support across Vanni and Amparai by partnering with the Vanni Tamil Community and Cultural Centre (Vanni Sangam) to assist financially disadvantaged families with their children’s schooling. In Kannakipuram, Amparai, we funded after-school programs for Grades 4, 5, and 9–11, providing dedicated tutoring and learning materials. Additionally, we organized English-language classes for students in Sinnaththampanai and Cheddikulam, and furnished daily meals for Grade 5 pupils to enhance both their academic performance and well-being.
Continuous livlyhood support for WeCan Association for a building and financial support for workshop
In 2021, Anpuneri invested $19,320 (later increased to $37,115) in the Periyakulam Village Development Organization to meet needs identified through a community assessment: supplying six bicycles for students who walk over 5 km to school; funding after-school programs at Periyakulam village and Manivasagar Vidyalayam; delivering COVID-19 dry-food relief; completing the goat-hut construction payment; preparing paddy fields; and purchasing a Landmaster vehicle in the association’s name for program logistics.
Simultaneously, we provided targeted support to the Panchenai Village Development Organization for its priority initiatives: acquiring a photocopy machine; and running after-school programs for Grades 5 and 8–11 to bolster student learning and retention.
Supported after-school programming, temporary teacher salaries, and emergency COVID-19 dry-food distributions.
Anpuneri provided $4,240 through the Vanni Tamil Community and Cultural Centre (Vanni Sangam) to support financially disadvantaged families in Vanni with their children’s education—covering tuition fees, school supplies, and related expenses to help ensure continued school attendance and academic success.
Funds enabled drilling one tube well for clean water; cultivation of groundnut, cowpea, sesame, black dhal and other cash crops; after-school programs at Periyakulam village and Manivasagar Vidyalayam; COVID-19 dry-food relief; and construction of a goat hut.
Supported after-school programming, temporary teacher salaries, and emergency COVID-19 dry-food distributions.
• $3,150 for Vanni Sangam–run scholarships aiding disadvantaged families’ children in Vanni.
• $1,000 for similar support through Vanni Sangam in Ampara.
• $3,600 for one year of evening classes (Grades 8–11) in Ayithiyamalai and Unnichchai to curb dropouts.
Seed funding for the WeCan Association’s building and vocational workshop.
COVID-19 dry-food relief distributed through Urani Village channels.
In 2019, Anpuneri Canada provided $44,900 in financial support to the Periyakulam Village Development Organization to implement the community’s own needs-assessment plan, including drilling two new tube wells for clean drinking water; facilitating government electricity connections; installing street lights; purchasing and fencing 10 acres for an income-generating farm; constructing a 28-ft-diameter agro-well; preparing land and purchasing seeds; supplying after-school furniture and teacher salaries; funding the local coordinator’s salary plus laptop and cell-phone; and buying 29 bicycles so students could reach school.
At the same time, we granted $13,000 in continuous support to the Panchenai Village Development Society for its identified priorities: after-school programming and temporary teacher salaries; farm building on nine acres with seasonal planting; sports equipment for the local club; scholarships and six bicycles for G.C.E. A/L students; facilitation of the annual “Big Match” cricket event; and coordination of mobile medical clinics, postal services, and government-funded irrigation works.
For the 2018–2019 cycle, Anpuneri invested $3,800 to run year-long evening classes for Grades 8–11 in Ayithiyamalai and Unnichchai, Batticaloa—covering tuition, expert teacher salaries, and program logistics—to curb dropout rates among financially disadvantaged students, and provided an additional $1,050 grant through the Vanni Tamil Community and Cultural Centre (Vanni Sangam) to assist families with school-related expenses.
Anpuneri partnered with the Cheddikulam Divisional Secretariat to distribute 250 bedsheets to senior citizens, covering all procurement and logistical costs for a total of $1,100.
A fund of $24,200 has been allocated to the Periyakulam Village Development Organization to address essential needs identified through a comprehensive assessment. This support will facilitate salaries for agricultural and goat farm staff, enhance educational opportunities through an after-school program for students, and provide financial assistance to eight university students from Periyakulam, fostering their academic growth and future opportunities.
Village Development- Panchanai Village
A total of $15,500 has been allocated to the Panchanai Village Development Organization to address priority needs identified through a local assessment. This support enables after-school programs for Grade 5 and Grades 9–11, along with computer and English classes for students in Grades 6 to 8. It also provides vital assistance to 18 A/L students covering accommodation, tuition, and exam preparation. Additionally, funding has been directed toward supporting a girls' team participating in a national competition and supplying essential sports accessories.
Self-employment projects have been launched in Mannar to support physically challenged individuals and war-affected families, in collaboration with local partners “We Can” and “Theene.” These initiatives aim to foster economic independence and restore livelihoods by providing skills training, resources, and opportunities for sustainable income generation.
Comprehensive educational support programs have been implemented across multiple regions, including financial assistance for 20 university students studying at institutions island-wide. Additional support is being provided to financially disadvantaged children through TECAWAC in Batticaloa and afterschool programs in Kannagipuram (Amparai), Great Western Talawakelle, and Pandiviruchan for Grades 5, 9 to 11. Three students are receiving educational aid through the Jaffna Hindu Old Boys Association, while Sithivinayakar Hindu College in Mannar has been equipped with school accessories and sports equipment. Furthermore, early childhood education is being strengthened through a pre-school program in Trincomalee, supported by Tinco Hope.
A total of $26,000 has been allocated to support the ongoing development of Panchenai Village, enabling a wide range of impactful initiatives. These include afterschool programs, temporary teacher salaries, A/L student support, and school supplies for children. The funds also contribute to the Phase II installation of street lights, driving licenses for 16 youths, and cardiac screenings for kids. Livelihood support is enhanced through the construction of a farm building on 9 acres, promoting cultivation across two seasons. Additionally, essential services are being expanded with mobile medical clinics, a mobile post office, and irrigation projects co-financed by government and donor partners
A total of $5,000 has been allocated to conduct evening classes for one year, targeting Grade 8–11 students from financially disadvantaged families in Ayithiyamalai and Unnichchai, Batticaloa. This initiative aims to prevent school dropouts by offering consistent academic support and encouraging students to continue their education despite economic challenges.
A total of $15,000 has been allocated to support the Smile Foundation's dairy farm in Omanthai, Vavunia, an initiative focused on providing sustainable livelihood opportunities for women-headed households. The project aims to empower these families by promoting economic independence through dairy farming and community-based income generation.
Anpuneri is a Canadian-registered, volunteer-driven humanitarian relief organization founded in 2009 by Tamil alumni of the University of Peradeniya.
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