“I stayed in a collapsing mud hut while raising my daughter, even sleeping with snakes inside.” Soundharakumari lives with her husband and two children. Her husband works wherever he can find jobs, and she sells eggs from a few chickens. School fees and daily needs are hard, but she keeps her children in school. She hopes her daughter becomes a teacher and her son keeps learning.

"Holding my mother’s hand to the neighbor’s toilet is hard, everything is difficult for her." Vigneshwari lives in a small shed in the East of Sri Lanka with her 80-year-old mother. Her husband died ten years ago. She mostly relies on a small allowance to cover food, electricity, and water. Every month she buys groceries and stretches every rupee to make sure they have enough to eat.

"He drank and hit me and the children. I suffered for ten years, crawling, injured, with no food." Damayanthi lives in a village in the East of Sri Lanka with her two children. She does wage labour to pay for their food, the bills and the children’s education. For years she and kids were beaten by her ex-husband who drank a lot.  Now she is in debt. Their house floods when it rains. She wants her children to study, grow up safely, and have jobs.

“When it rains, the roof leaks so badly that we can’t stay in our house” Gopika lives in Batticaloa with her husband and 4-year-old son. Her husband does all kinds of wage work, but last month they had no income, and when it rains there is no work. Food is sometimes hard to get, and they still have some debt. Gopika cares for their son while they work little by little to finish their house and support his future.

"I have been living in this small temporary shelter since I was born. Now I am 30 years old." Annitta has never known anything else. The shelter lets in heat and offers little when rain comes. Her husband had an accident, three months in hospital, no savings. They borrowed to get ahead and were cheated. That debt is still there. A real home is all she wants for her kids.

"My child should not suffer any of the hardships I have suffered. She should be well in the place where I left off." Dharmini never finished school, the conflict took that from her. This month her husband had three days of work which means they have to borrow for food. Today is Vidhuja's birthday and all they could manage was a few chocolates to share with her friends

"We gave the shed to our daughter and we lived in a chicken cage for two years. We didn't have any other option at that time." Minnoly is 55 raising her two grandsons after their parents remarried and left them behind. She and her husband are at an age where most are looked after, but they are still doing seasonal labour just to keep food on the table and boys in school.

"My children's education will change our life." Uthayanithy said "I didn't cook yesterday."  Her husband hurt his leg and brings home 4000rupees a week for a family of five. When it rains the roof leaks so badly they have to leave their home. They were cheated out of money they borrowed and had to sell their land. That debt is still sitting heavily over their whole life.

I want my children to grow healthy, but we can’t always afford milk powder. Jenani from Killinochi, in the North of Sri Lanka, is raising her two little boys alone, after her husband left. They live in a small space at her uncle’s house, and some days even food is hard to find. She struggles with their meals, health, and school.  Her dream is for her boys to have proper meals, medicine, and a steadier start to their lives.

Anushika, a 41-year-old widow, cares for six dependents, including her two school-aged sons. Her youngest, in Grade 1, has a serious heart condition and is under treatment. Though she owns a small house, it’s unlivable due to a broken roof. Vulnerable, she is doing sex work without interest to survive. Your help can bring safety, healing, and hope.

Sutharshini cares for her family of four while battling severe chronic joint pain. With nopermanent job, she works tirelessly as a daily wage laborer to keep her children in school.Living in a fragile temporary hut, she struggles every day to provide enough food, clothing,and basic necessities. Your support can bring her family hope, security, and the dignity theydesperately need.

Suppamma struggles every day to care for her husband and 22-year-old daughter, who is severely malnourished. Displaced by war, they returned to Kilinochchi in 2011 with nothing, forced to rebuild their lives from scratch. As a wage laborer, she fights tirelessly to provide food, medicine, and basic needs. Your support can give them hope, strength, and the chance to survive and thrive.

Vijayalakshmi holds her family of five together after years of war and displacement. Now back in Kilinochchi, they survive in a temporary hut without a proper home. Her husband suffers from kidney disease and cannot work, leaving her as the sole provider. She struggles to afford food, medical care, and schooling. Your support can bring stability, dignity, and hope

Karthika carries a burden no young girl should bear. After losing her father in the war and her mother to remarriage, she became the sole support for her frail grandmother and three younger siblings. One sister may leave school without supplies, another suffers from painful joint illness. Your sponsorship can bring hope, stability, and a future they desperately need.

Sanjeewani heads her household, caring for her disabled elderly mother and granddaughter. She earns through manual labor, but income is unstable. Living in a tin shed with full caregiving duties, she faces emotional stress. Your support can provide shelter and sustainable livelihood for this struggling family

Aisha, a grandmother, cares alone for her two granddaughters after their mother abandoned them. With no stable home and only a small income from day labor, she struggles to provide food and education. The granddaughters face emotional trauma and risk dropping out of school. Your support can bring protection, nourishment, and hope for a brighter future.

Deepa, a mother battling arthritis, cares for her husband with a heart condition and their two daughters. Struggling with illness and limited income, she is vulnerable and has resorted to sex work without choice to survive. Despite challenges, she never gives up. Your support can ease their burden and bring lasting hope.

My name is Makeswary, and I am the head of my family. My daughter was injured by a bomb during the last war and has a crooked mouth, requiring monthly visits to the clinic. I struggle to afford transportation and medicines for her treatment. I also have an injured hand from the war and cannot do heavy work. My husband died in the war, and it's difficult to meet our daily food needs. There is space available to raise goats or start a garden, which could help us become self-sufficient.

My name is Valliamma, and I am 76 years old. I have lost three of my children, two in the last war and one to illness. My remaining son is married and does not take care of me. I suffer from an illness and need to visit the clinic every month, but there is no transportation and no steady income. I am unable to meet my daily expenses and medical costs. With some help to generate income, I could live a more stable and dignified life.

Nadika is separated from her husband and cares for her three school-aged children—two daughters and a son. Her youngest son has a heart condition and is receiving treatment. Living in an unfinished house, Nadika often falls ill due to her weight and cannot work hard. Vulnerable, she has turned to sex work to survive. Your support can bring vital relief and hope.

Samanthi, mother of three, cares for her bedridden husband and supports her family by selling food roadside with her children’s help. With no family support, they struggle to cover health costs, food, and education. Her eldest son risks dropping out to help. Your support can grow her business and secure a stable future for her family

Shanika, a widow, cares for her two young children alone—her 9-year-old daughter and 3-year old son. With no steady income and limited support, she struggles to balance caregiving and work. Unable to afford childcare or preschool, she needs help with income, childcare, and her children’s nutrition and education. Your support can ease their burden and secure their future

Asanthi, a devoted mother, is raising her two teenage sons alone after separation. With no family support and no home of her own, she survives in a rented house. Vulnerable, she is forced to do sex work without interest. Yet her spirit remains unshaken. Determined to build a better future, Asanthi is ready to rise. Your support can help her create lasting change.

Ramayalatha is a single mother caring for two children while managing her chronic health issues. Her 24-year-old daughter faces social challenges, and her 14-year-old son has frequent headaches affecting school. Medical expenses and emotional strain limit her work. Your support can bring stability, healing, and hope to their family.

Lakmali lives with her husband, who provides no support, her mother, and their three school-going children—two daughters and a son. Facing heavy debt and no means to provide daily meals, she carries the full burden alone and, due to vulnerability, has resorted to sex work to survive. Your support can bring relief and hope to Lakmali and her children.

Viliyarasi lives with her husband and young son, facing daily hardship. Her husband’s alcohol addiction limits his work, leaving the family struggling for food and basics. Determined to improve their life, Viliyarasi wants to start a business but lacks capital and support. Your help can empower her to build a stable livelihood and lasting hope.

Vilimathy lives with her husband and child in a borrowed home lacking basic facilities like a well. Her husband’s wage labor income is insufficient for food and medical needs. They want to start a small business but have no funds or support. Your help can give this family the chance to build a safer, stable future

Samanlatha is a single mother raising two sons, one of whom is disabled. Abandoned by her husband and without family support, she carries the full burden of caregiving and earning. Her income from casual labor is not enough to meet basic needs. Your support can ease her hardship, help care for her son, and offer them the chance for a safer, more stable life

Nilmini is a widow whose husband went missing in the army in 2015. She has raised two daughters alone amid ongoing neighborhood tensions and threats. The family struggles with poverty, food insecurity, and emotional trauma. Occasional labor is not enough. Your support can bring safety, healing, and stable income to help this family thrive.

Kumudhu a 35-year-old mother, raises her 18-year-old son, who is critically ill with brain cancer, and her 6-year-old daughter. A survivor of domestic violence, she lives without a toilet or safe water, under constant threat from her abusive ex -husband. Your support can bring safety, medical care, and hope to this family fighting to survive.