The Aspire Community Foundation provides welfare support, capacity building & educational programmes, poverty alleviation and sustainable development programmes, small business support for Sri Lankan communities. The overarching aim of the foundation is to help Sri Lankan communities to improve their quality of life through educational, business support and sustainable development and welfare prog
rammes, including relief for those affected through the covid related economic situation and other major crises. We work with other registered NGOs, private groups and individuals working at grassroots level in addition to our own programmes. To provide funding and support for educational enrichment programmes in schools and in the community.
2. Supporting academic and educational development through scholarships and other programmes to develop skills and prepare students for careers, higher education and employment.
3. Provide advice and support for those wanting to pursue higher education qualifications and vocational training courses.
4. Welfare projects to help support communities to improve their standard of living including sustainable poverty alleviation projects.
5. Support for schools in deprived or remote areas, including funding for essential educational materials and programmes to help improve their education and for career guidance training.
6. Fundraising through events and other activities to support the foundation’s programmes.
7. Creating opportunities for cultural activities and youth talent to be showcased, and to provide opportunities for local cultural events, training and development.
8. Programmes for small enterprise and development: including support and training with advice and funding for small enterprise startups and for sustainable development projects.
9. Short- term support and funding programmes for those who have lost their income or livelihoods due to the COVID-related economic situation, including job and career guidance.