In a heartwarming initiative to celebrate World Children’s Day, Professor Neluka Silva, Senior Professor of English at the University of Colombo, teamed up with Ms. Victoria Challacombe to donate a collection of storybooks to the beneficiaries of CUP Little Libraries.
On 22 August 2024, CUP officially initiated the Green Champ project, a new sub-initiative under the CUP Education category aimed at nurturing a generation of environmentally conscious children. The project encourages young participants to learn about trees, planting, and environmental protection, helping them grow into responsible young eco-leaders.
The Children’s Upliftment Programme (CUP) has expanded its reach with the establishment of its 45th little library at Ambepussa, Neeththagama Sri Shilathalaramaya Viharaya. This initiative, supported by the Bosath Children’s Educational Foundation, aims to foster a love of reading among the Sunday school students of the viharaya.
In a heartwarming event aimed at fostering education and literacy, CUP, with the support of Richard Trading PVT Ltd, distributed books and educational materials to the students of Batuwandara Junior School in Piliyandala. The event saw the participation of more than 100 enthusiastic students, who showcased their talents through various performances, adding a vibrant touch to the occasion.
The award ceremony of the Computer Beginners’ Course, first group, at Sri Shailathalaramaya Purana Viharaya, Thennagama Abepussa, was held on March 23, 2024. The project is sponsored by Bosath Children’s Educational Foundation.
The opening ceremony of the new IT centre at Sri Ashokaramaya, Galle, happened on February 11, 2024. The project is sponsored by the Bosath Children’s Educational Foundation. The Secretary of Children’s Upliftment Programme, Dr. Nadee Dissanayake, addressing the gathering,
The award ceremony for the computer beginners’ course, group two, at Sri Wijayaramaya Temple, Lelwala, Neluwa, Galle was held on February 11, 2024. The project is sponsored by Bosath Children’s Educational Foundation.
CUP 43 rd Little Library opened at Sri Subadrarama Purana Viharaya on September 17, 2023, and the beneficiaries of the library are the children of the Sunday school of the temple. The project was completed with the help of many donors, including Mr. Sabeer Iqbal, Mr. Muktar Anver, Ms. Malathi Rajapaksha, Mrs. R. Weerasooria, and Mr. Roshan Perera.
On June 10, the Bosath Children's Educational Foundation (BCEF) and the Children's Upliftment Programme (CUP) launched an Information Learning Centre for Children at the Neththagama, Sri Shailathalaramaya temple.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Children’s Upliftment Programme (CUP) was held on 1st December 2022 at Cinnamon Lake Side, Colombo 02. Mr. Prasad Galhena was re-appointed as the President of CUP. The President expressed the gratitude towards the CUP TEAM for the support and trust in his leadership. The focus of the CUP in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be to support and enhance Children’s computer knowledge, to promote nutrition education among children and make aware about child rights.