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Hope for Children Provides School Supplies to Sri Lankan Students

Life in Sri Lanka is a financial struggle for many families, with nearly 25% of the population living below the poverty line. The island nation in South Asia, formerly known as Ceylon, is home to 22 million people and several cultures, languages and ethnicities.

Recognizing the hardships faced by these families, Hope for Children, a ministry of Gospel for Asia, initiated a program to distribute much-needed school bags to students in preparation for the upcoming academic year, which starts in February. The distribution efforts spanned three different locations, providing essential support to more than 310 children in need.

The distribution program brought joy and relief to the recipients who expressed their gratitude for the initiative, highlighting the impact it would have on their academic journey. Among the beneficiaries was Govindharaj, who shared his heartfelt appreciation.

“I have been using a school bag my parents bought for me two years ago,” he said. “It’s old and torn, but my parents could not afford to buy a new one for me. However, I am glad to receive a brand-new bag from the Hope for Children Center, and I am truly thankful to them for being thoughtful of us.”

As economic challenges persist in Sri Lanka, community-driven initiatives such as the one undertaken by the Hope for Children Center play a vital role in supporting vulnerable families and ensuring that children have the necessary tools to pursue their education. One study on the impact of hope and resilience reported, “Hopeful individuals possess positive thinking that is reflective of a realistic sense of optimism, as well as the belief that they can produce routes to desired goal.”

Through its child sponsorship program, Hope for Children ensures that children not only have some of their most basic needs met but that they also experience God’s love and learn to hope. When children learn to hope, they are building resilience to overcome whatever obstacles in life they may face. Sponsored children go to school, get help with classes, receive regular nutritious food, gain access to clean water and more.

More information is available at gospelforasia.org.

–Alan Goforth | Metro Voice

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