Holistic Education Support Program for 4,000 Students in 50 Rural Schools
Executive Summary
This project is designed to enhance the educational quality, health, and digital readiness of 4,000 students studying
in 50 rural schools in the Anuradhapura District. The initiative provides:
. Nutritious daily meals
· Complete stationery and school essentials
· Hygiene kits
· Computer literacy infrastructure and training
· Teacher empowerment and support
The primary aim is to reduce disparities in education access and outcomes in rural communities while fostering
holistic child development.
Project Objectives
· Improve student attendance, focus, and academic outcomes through nutritious meals.
· Provide learning materials, uniforms, and hygiene items to reduce the financial burden on families.
. Equip students with basic computer literacy and integrate ICT into school curricula.
· Support teachers with training and digital tools to enhance teaching methods.
· Foster inclusive, safe, and equitable education in underprivileged areas
Monitoring & Evaluation
· Baseline survey on nutrition, literacy, digital access
· Monthly monitoring:
Meal distribution quality
o Attendance and learning performance
o ICT tracking (software usage logs, student assessments)
Annual evaluation and impact report
Sustainability Strategy
· Gradual integration into local education budgets
. Use of community farming or school gardens for meal support
. Parent-teacher associations help maintain ICT rooms
· Leverage public-private partnerships for scale-up
Conclusion
This project offers a transformative solution for rural education challenges in Anuradhapura. It combines nutrition,
academic support, digital skills, and teacher empowerment to uplift 4,000 underserved students and lay a
foundation for long-term educational equity and success.
