This February, the AFI Interns team led by Nafeen Naleem took on the opportunity to help improve an underserved school located in Galle, Sri Lanka. The Uswathun Hasana Maha Vidyalaya , which was once devastated by the 2004 Tsunami, was taking on the mammoth task of rebuilding and refurbishing their infrastructure to provide a better learning and teaching environment for their students and staff. Our team, noticing the urgent need for chairs to furnish their school main hall

This January marked the turning point in the life of a single mother from Passara within the Badulla District as the AFI Cares team brought renewed hope for a brighter future. Continuing our legacy dedicated towards supporting individuals in need and uplifting communities, this initiative left a lasting impression by facilitating the livelihood of their household.    The project revolves around the story of a resilient mother who operates a spice and flour grinding mill while

At AFI, we believe that every act of kindness has the power to touch lives and strengthen communities. Guided by this purpose, our AFI Cares  initiative is committed to uplifting those in need through projects that promote compassion, dignity, and well-being across Sri Lanka.   For our September 2025 project , AFI Cares extended its support to St. Mary’s Home for the Elderly , a long-standing sanctuary for more than 75 elders who rely on community generosity and care. Underst

Tuan Hamlin Amith, a professional seamstress living in Kolonnawa, has spent years building a livelihood through hard work and resilience. As the sole caregiver for his 30-year old daughter with Down syndrome, Mr. Amith is unable to leave home for employment and instead relies entirely on his sewing skills to support his family. For many years, he operated a modest dressmaking business from home, using a sewing machine gifted to him by the local masjid over 25 years ago. With

In April, we had the privilege of completing a deeply impactful CSR initiative in Kuliyapitiya, within the Udubaddawa Divisional Area. This project was part of our ongoing commitment to support communities and uplift individuals working hard to build better futures despite challenging circumstances.  The beneficiary of this project was a determined widow who has been operating a small-scale business while raising her three young children. Despite her resilience and perseveran