In a heartwarming celebration of imagination, creativity, and childhood talent, the Children’s Upliftment Programme (CUP) successfully conducted a two-day creative writing workshop titled “Child Writer” at the Russian School of Art, based at the Russian House in Colombo.

In a heartfelt initiative to uplift young learners affected by recent challenges, the Child Writer Project (CUP) successfully provided educational support to 100 children in Kaluaggala, Hanwella. The programme was carried out in collaboration with Richard Trading Pvt Ltd, demonstrating the power of community partnerships in shaping a brighter future. Special thanks go to Mrs. Dilani Wijethunga for her generous support and keen interest in sponsoring this initiative.

CUP recently extended support to 100 children affected by the Ditwa tragedy, students of Sri Sumedharamaya Sunday School, Kotuvila, Wellampitiya, who suffered the loss and damage of essential educational materials. Despite these challenges, the students demonstrated remarkable resilience and a strong commitment to continuing their education and moral development. In response, the CUP team, together with committed philanthropists, provided essential educational supplies to support the children’s ongoing learning and overall well-being. The initiative aimed to restore stability, strengthen resilience, and reaffirm the vital role of education in the recovery process.

The IT Learning Centre at Sri Ashokaramaya Temple, Galle recently celebrated a significant milestone as Group One students successfully completed their computer training programme. The award ceremony, held at the training centre, marked an important step in empowering young learners with essential digital skills.

The Children’s Upliftment Programme (CUP) successfully held its Triennial General Meeting (TGM) on 19 December 2025 at the Colombo Swimming Club, bringing together members in a spirit of reflection and renewal. During the meeting, new office bearers were elected, marking the beginning of a fresh three-year term. The newly appointed committee outlined a forward-looking vision, with a strong emphasis on engaging more youth members and strengthening flagship initiatives such as the Green Champ and Little Library projects, reaffirming CUP’s commitment to child development and community empowerment.

The Green Champ environmental education programme marked another meaningful milestone with a follow-up visit conducted on 28 December 2024 in Neluwa. A team of CUP officials, Harsha Gomes, Dr. Nadee Dissanayake, Nishantha Perera, Sunil Shantha, and Aruna Shantha, visited the home gardens of participating children to observe the progress of the chilli plants distributed three months earlier.

The Green Champ programme reached the urban community of Randiya Uyana, Henamulla, Colombo 15 on 30 November 2024, bringing the message of environmental care to 100 enthusiastic children. The initiative aimed to encourage tree planting, nurture respect for nature, and build a generation of young eco-stewards within densely populated settlement areas.

We are thrilled to announce the successful launch of "Mr. Ginger," the eighth storybook from the Child Writer Project, held recently at Muslim Ladies College, Colombo 4. This innovative initiative brought together the creative talents of grade nine students, empowering them to become authors, artists, and imaginative thinkers.

CUP has launched the Green Champs Project, an engaging initiative designed to empower children with knowledge about the importance of loving and protecting trees. This pilot program involved fifty children from the Lelwala, Neluwa, and Galle regions, providing them with plants, grow bags, and fertilizers, along with hands-on gardening training.

The Green Champ – All-Island Art Competition held on 10 October 2024 successfully brought together young artists from across Sri Lanka for a vibrant online celebration of creativity and environmental awareness. Sponsored by Richard Pvt Ltd, the initiative encouraged children to express their love for nature through art highlighting how plants, trees, and the environment shape their daily lives.