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200 Children Receive School Supplies Ahead of New Academic YearAI generated image
Education
April 2026

200 Children Receive School Supplies Ahead of New Academic Year

Thanks to generous donations from our supporters, BUDS-UK distributed school uniforms, books, and stationery to 200 children in Batticaloa ahead of the new academic year.

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New Homes Completed for 12 War Widow Families in KattankudyAI generated image
Shelter
March 2026

New Homes Completed for 12 War Widow Families in Kattankudy

Our shelter program has just completed construction of 12 permanent homes for war widow families in Kattankudy. The families moved in last month and the transformation has been remarkable.

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Medical Camp Reaches 500 Patients in Remote VillagesAI generated image
Medical
February 2026

Medical Camp Reaches 500 Patients in Remote Villages

Our latest medical camp, held over three days in remote villages outside Batticaloa, provided free consultations, medicines, and eyecare to over 500 patients.

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Livelihood Training Cohort Graduates — 45 Women Now Self-EmployedAI generated image
Livelihoods
January 2026

Livelihood Training Cohort Graduates — 45 Women Now Self-Employed

The latest cohort of 45 women completed our tailoring and food processing training. Each graduate received tools and a starter kit to begin their own micro-enterprise.

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BUDS-UK Raises £35,000 at Annual Gala DinnerAI generated image
Fundraising
December 2025

BUDS-UK Raises £35,000 at Annual Gala Dinner

Our annual gala dinner in London raised an incredible £35,000, smashing our target. Thank you to all who attended, donated, and supported our live auction.

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100 Wheelchairs and Walking Aids Donated to Batticaloa HospitalAI generated image
Medical
November 2025

100 Wheelchairs and Walking Aids Donated to Batticaloa Hospital

BUDS-UK delivered 100 wheelchairs, crutches, and walking frames to Batticaloa Teaching Hospital — the largest single medical aid donation in our history.

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