ACT4Hunger
Freshly cooked meals from community kitchens, and nutritious lunches cooked and served daily at rural schools.
Find out moreWe are local in Sri Lanka and live by our global slogan
One positive ACT a day
We serve under the umbrella of ACT Foundation, a global charity community working in 28 countries across five continents.
Who we are
We are a grassroots, volunteer-led charity delivering practical help in Sri Lanka, where it is needed most.
ACT Foundation is built on compassion and selfless service: a community-led humanitarian movement caring for all life on earth, beyond the barriers of race, class, gender, religion, politics and species.
Our impact in Sri Lanka
Figures from our program records, last updated February 2026.
211,013 Cooked meals 
8,125 kg Dry food rations 
5 Water wells 
6 University fellowships 
1,178 Cataract surgeries 
125 kg Animal food 
1 Toilet blocks 
168 School bag kits Where we work
Tap a marker to see what we do in each place.
Current Past
Hatton and Dickoya
- ACT4Hunger Daily school lunches at Wellington Tamil Vidyalayam (49,578 meals)
- ACT4Hunger Hatton Hub community kitchen (5,431 meals)
- ACT4Vision Cataract surgeries at Dickoya hospital
- ACT4Animals Feeding and care for street animals
- ACT4Education School bags and supplies for 30 children (2024) Past
- ACT4Hunger Lunches at Sunday schools in Kotagala (3,128 meals) Past
Nawalapitiya
- ACT4Vision Cataract surgeries at Nawalapitiya hospital
Bandarawela
- ACT4Hunger Our first community kitchen, opened in 2022 (18,479 meals) Past
- ACT4Hunger Aisleby Estate community kitchen (8,845 meals) Past
Vavuniya
- ACT4Hunger Daily school lunches at Sinnadamban Barathy Vidyalayam (35,081 meals)
- ACT4Hunger Puthiyanagar settlement community kitchen (11,795 meals) Past
Mannar
- ACT4Hunger Daily school lunches at Kaddaiyadampan RC Maha Vidyalayam (47,840 meals)
Kilinochchi
- ACT4Vision Cataract surgeries at Kilinochchi hospital
Jaffna
- ACT4Vision Surgeries at Jaffna Teaching Hospital for patients from Kilinochchi (2025)
- ACT4Hunger School lunches at Naranthanai, Velanai and Allaipiddy (28,872 meals) Past
Batticaloa (Vakarai)
- ACT4WASH Groundwater wells in Vakarai villages, including Thenkansenai and Ammanthanaveli
- ACT4WASH Toilet block for 22 families at Ammanthanaveli Navatkulam
- ACT4Hunger Lunches at Urugamam Sunday School (2,144 meals) Past
Impactful work we deliver
ACT4Vision
Cataract surgeries for people who cannot afford them, with Kilinochchi, Nawalapitiya and Dickoya hospitals.
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ACT4WASH
Groundwater wells for clean drinking water and toilet blocks for better sanitation in remote villages.
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ACT4Education
School kits for children who need them, and fellowships for university students from low-income families.
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ACT4Animals
Food for hungry animals abandoned on the streets, and basic veterinary care with local vets.
Find out moreSchool lunches, school by school
We publish the meals served at every school we support, so you can see where your money goes.
| School | District | Weeks | Meals served | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Tamil Vidyalayam | Nuwara Eliya | 135 | 49,578 | Ongoing |
| Sinnadamban Barathy Vidyalayam | Vavuniya | 118 | 35,081 | Ongoing |
| Kaddaiyadampan Roman Catholic Maha Vidyalayam | Mannar | 92 | 47,840 | Ongoing |
As of February 2026. See all past schools and community kitchens on the ACT4Hunger page. ACT4Hunger
Latest from the field
Hunger · 14 October 2025
School lunches pass 55 weeks at Kaddaiyadampan RC Maha Vidyalayam, Mannar
More than 40,000 hot lunches have been served to children from an underprivileged community, where over 90% of students come from low-income families.
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Hunger · 14 October 2025
Wellington Tamil Vidyalayam, Hatton, passes 93 weeks of school lunches
Most students at the school come from estate families on very low incomes. Daily lunches keep them in class.
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Hunger · 14 October 2025
School lunches continue at Sinnadamban Barathy Vidyalayam, Vavuniya
Students in the Nedunkerny division have now received daily hot lunches for more than 76 weeks.
Read more →Ways you can contribute
Become a volunteer
If you are serious about charitable work, join our team of like-minded volunteers with a passion for compassion.
Volunteer
Become a sponsor
Sponsor a school lunch program, an eye surgery or a school kit. Big or small, your support keeps the work going.
Sponsor
Become a friend
Commit to a small monthly gift as a Friend of ACT and we will keep you updated on every project you help.
Join
Become a donor
Give once or every month, in your own currency. Australian gifts to our programs for people are tax-deductible.
Donate
Become a partner
Organisations and individuals who share our values can partner with us on projects across Sri Lanka.
Partner with us
Want to make a difference, but not sure how?
Get in touch and we will help you find the best way to get involved.