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Reaching out to the needy

16 January, 2022
The Ridi Viharaya donation was held under the patronage of the Ven. Thibbatuwawe Buddharakkitha Thera
The Ridi Viharaya donation was held under the patronage of the Ven. Thibbatuwawe Buddharakkitha Thera

Atlas, Sri Lanka conducted the annual Ridi Viharaya Outreach Program to donate school supplies for 2,300 underprivileged children for the 19th consecutive year. Led by the Atlas Sip Savi Program, the donation was held under the patronage of the of the Ridi Viharaya Nayaka Thera and Member of the Kaaraka Sangha Sabha of the Malwatta Chapter.Venerable Thibbatuwawe Buddharakkitha Thera, This year’s event also saw Atlas books being presented to 100 student monks.

Managing Director Atlas Axillia Asitha Samaraweera shed light on the importance of equal learning opportunities for children. “Our program with the Ridi Viharaya dates back to nearly two decades, and we have brought the initiative under the Atlas Sip Savi banner to concentrate our efforts in helping the future generations of our nation. Furthermore, every time someone buys an Atlas book, there is a portion that goes into the Atlas Sip Savi Scholarship fund and recently we initiated the Sip Savi Virtual Panel Discussion to drive a conversation around the plight of underprivileged children in Sri Lanka whose education has been hindered by the loss of parents and economic difficulties.”

“The longstanding partnership between Atlas and Ridi Viharaya has helped thousands of children to continue their education over the past 18 years. I am extremely thankful for Atlas for their generous contribution and dedication, especially during these trying times faced by parents as well as children,” stated Venerable Thibbatuwawe Buddharakkitha Thera.

The Scholarship Program was created in partnership with the Department of Probation and Childcare Services to bring relief and raise awareness of the 22,000 underprivileged children in Sri Lanka who drop out of school early every year. Additionally, the program empowers students in rural communities around the country through school supplies and book donations as well as school infrastructure development to create equal learning opportunities. Last year alone, Atlas was able to support over 14,400 children to continue their education.

Atlas has a vision to expand the SipSavi Program through multiple partnerships with the aim of benefiting more children. The SipSavi initiative also seeks to increase awareness of children dropping out of school among the public with the aim of driving more community involvement and action to support the education of underprivileged children at a national level. 


Atlas conducted the 19th consecutive annual Ridi Viharaya Outreach Program to donate school supplies for 2,300 underprivileged children.

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