The newly improved Smart Classroom and Library were officially handed over for student use at KM/AK/Fayiza Maha Vidyalayam, Akkaraipattu, Ampara, on 23 July 2026, under the 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 (𝐈-𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭, funded by 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 and implemented by 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚.

As part of the project, Islamic Relief Sri Lanka continues to support improvements to school infrastructure, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities, and school gardens to enhance students’ learning environments.

Under this initiative, renovation work was completed at KM/AK/Fayiza Maha Vidyalayam, including improvements to water access and sanitation facilities, as well as the renovation of a classroom into a Smart Classroom and Library.

The newly improved facilities are expected to provide students with a more supportive, inclusive and engaging learning environment. The Smart Classroom will offer enhanced opportunities for technology-assisted learning, creativity and the development of digital skills, while the library will encourage reading habits, knowledge development and a greater interest in learning.

The handover ceremony was attended by the Zonal Director of Education, Akkaraipattu, the School Principal, Mr. Z. M. Jaufar, current Country Lead and Programme Advisor, Islamic Relief Sri Lanka, Mr. S. Sivaraja, Project Manager – Education, the Chairman of the Akkaraipattu PS, Mr. Anas, Project Officer, Mr. K. Navaneethan, Technical Officer, as well as schoolteachers, parents and students.

The handover marks another milestone in the I-LEAD Project’s ongoing efforts to improve educational facilities and create better learning opportunities for schoolchildren in Sri Lanka.

“Islamic Relief’s Catch-up and Return to Education through Better Learning Environment in Sri Lanka (i-CARES) part of the NC activity Provision of Learning Materials to Students. there for under this project 154 OSP students was selected for this activity”. The event took place at lee Meridian hall, Sainthamaruthu, on 25th February 2026.

Through this initiative, School Learning Material Packs were provided to support students’ education, and enhance their learning outcomes. Each SLM pack consisted of exercise books, pens, school bag, Water bottle and a geometry box.

“Islamic Relief’s Catch-up and Return to Education through Better Learning Environment in Sri Lanka (i-CARES)” was funded by Islamic Relief Canada and Islamic Relief Sri Lanka is implementing this project.

Ramadan Food Distribution – 2026

Islamic Relief Sri Lanka successfully distributs Ramadan Food Packs to vulnerable Muslim families affected by the Ditwah floods and landslides in Gampola and Gelioya, Kandy District.

With the support and coordination of local administration and community leaders, 1140 families received food packs on the three day of distribution. Each pack contained 45.5 kg of essential dry food items, helping families observe the holy month of Ramadan with dignity and ease.