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Many of Sri Lanka’s poorest people do not have regular and safe access to uncontaminated running water. This gives rise to a range of health, hygiene and hydration issues, which in turn adversely affect both livelihoods and education. Many children … Continue reading →

Since January 2023, Alaka Foundation donated USD 800k and Ananda Foundation contributed another USD 500k. Using this USD 1.3 million (LKR 40.5 Crores) financial support, received from both foundations, Assist RR have funded 53.125 free surgeries Island wide since January … Continue reading →

Alaka and Ananda foundations from Malaysia have been funding free cataract surgeries in Sri Lanka since January 2023. So far, both foundations have funded USD 935,000.00 through Assist RR (SL). Their generosity has enabled 39,202 free eye surgeries (39,033 cataract … Continue reading →

Alaka Foundation from Malaysia started funding cataract surgeries in Sri Lanka through Assist RR from January 2023. Alaka Foundation’s funds have allowed Assist RR to fund 7099 surgeries up to May 2023 covering 20 districts.  Buoyed by this success, which has … Continue reading →

In 2022, Assist RR funded 2199 free cataract surgeries using funds raised by Team Solihull (Solihull School Community in the UK). Inspired by Team Solihull’s successful cataract project, a Philanthropist from Malaysia through Alaka Foundation came forward to fund free … Continue reading →

An appeal by The Penney Family and Team Solihull to friends and supporters of UK Assist RR & IMHO – UK Fundraising Goal of £18,000 Dear friends, We are taking on our next ultra-challenge in the hope that you will … Continue reading →