Make a Difference Sri Lanka Ltd

13/12/2025

Hello Everyone,

Before I start my new posting…
Summary of what I have said before.

In this article, I share my personal journey and my commitment to education, skill development, and humanitarian service. As the Principal of a Skills Training Institution, I took responsibility for teaching English to the entire school. Through daily lessons, morning assemblies, and simple but powerful life principles, I helped instil discipline, confidence, and a love for learning among the students. Alongside teaching, I also ensured their accommodation and daily meals were provided, and at the end of the programme, I was pleased to see most students placed successfully in local apprenticeships.

I also reflect on my own background—from growing up and being educated in Sri Lanka, to building my life in the UK with my family. The experiences, challenges, and people I have encountered along the way have shaped me and strengthened my desire to support others and contribute positively to humanity.

This motivation led me to establish Make a Difference Sri Lanka (MDSL) in 2011, a UK-registered charity dedicated to supporting communities in the Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka who continue to feel the impact of the civil war. Despite the war ending in 2009, many people still face hardship, and MDSL was formed to help ease these struggles and support sustainable development.

I also explain the meaning behind our logo, which symbolises hard work, kindness, and the belief that small contributions can create a powerful collective impact. Finally, I introduce our latest initiative, Koottu Vilippu Pannai (VKP) in Kilinochchi—a project designed to create employment, provide skills training, and build sustainable livelihoods. Through this work, I continue to invite others to join me in making a meaningful and lasting difference in people’s lives.

Thank you and I will continue with my new posting soon.

Best Regards,
muthu /kumar

23/03/2022

23/03/2022

Logo explained…..
The picture on the logo is a man ( the farmer) ploughing the field. This hlighlights the hard work of the farmer. There is a hand from which the water is dripping. This is highlighting the kindness of the people supporting the project with their contributions.
Down below is the Ocean created by drips of the water from the hands. This is to make a statement that ‘small drops make an Ocean’ The contributions mentioned could be in the form of finances, ideas or even sharing your talents which God has provided. The Ocean of course is to highlight what we can achieve from all these projects.

Yes my dear friends, the latest of our project is just surfacing as Koottu Vilippu Pannai in Navajeevanam, Paranthan, Kilinochchi.
If any of you out there willing to get involved with this project, no matter how big or small you contribution is simply let us know your interest through any of your preferred mode of communication. I am willing to share the project in more detail.
Best regards
muthu
Project Manager
Make a Difference Sri Lanka
MDSL.

30/12/2021

Vilippu Koottu Pannai (VKP): Progress to date:
29th December 2021.
(1). Glyceria planted along the fence line. Feed for the cattle.
(2). Preliminary Land ploughing and preparation done for plantation.
(3). 9 “ depth trenches done 28% of the target area in readiness for Azola. Feed for the cattle, pigs and the chicken.
(4 ). 40 % of the target area Napier grass sticks planted. Feed for the cattle.
(5). Banana plantation 90 % completed.
(6). Bore hole drilled to a depth of 125’ for the installation of the tube well. Tank at a higher elevation is in-place in Navajeevanam.

We shall update regularlly.

VKP is designed and being put in place for creating employment opportunities. Trainings (in 13 areas of skills for 12 months ) through 10 apprenticeship positions with certificates.
Hoping to create similar VKPs in the neighbouring regions. Concentrating purely on developments of the people providing an income for them and the region.
Pictures to follow on the next post.
Looking forward to be in contact.
muthu.

19/08/2021

Smile within you,
You will bring a smile on you.
Turn your smile on another,
You will arouse a smile on the other.
No good having the smile within you,
Always bring it out on opportunity.
Sharing God’s love is wonderful,
Why not share it with a Smile.
Smile is beautiful and it is cost free
Go on!! It is all yours to share.

God bless.