ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION AND WELLBEING Inc
ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION AND WELLBEING Inc
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    • Habaraththawala
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    • Senkadagala
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    • Drama Parangi Satana 2018
    • Drama Parangi Satana 2019
    • Dance Afterglow 2020
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    • AEW Inc
    • Projects
      • Habaraththawala
      • Ganesha
      • Senkadagala
      • Sarnia Tamil Maha Vid
    • Fundraisers
      • Drama Parangi Satana 2018
      • Drama Parangi Satana 2019
      • Dance Afterglow 2020
      • Dance Afterglow 2023
      • Dance Afterglow 2024
      • Dance Afterglow 2025
    • Aid Provided
    • Gallery
    • Contact
    • About Us

  • AEW Inc
  • Projects
    • Habaraththawala
    • Ganesha
    • Senkadagala
    • Sarnia Tamil Maha Vid
  • Fundraisers
    • Drama Parangi Satana 2018
    • Drama Parangi Satana 2019
    • Dance Afterglow 2020
    • Dance Afterglow 2023
    • Dance Afterglow 2024
    • Dance Afterglow 2025
  • Aid Provided
  • Gallery
  • Contact
  • About Us

About ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION & WELLBEING Inc

AEW, a modest charity for disadvantaged children based in Australia and Sri Lanka, is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of underprivileged youth and educational institutions. 


Our efforts encompass school infrastructure development projects and educational support initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for disadvantaged children in rural areas. 


Established as a registered charity in both Australia and Sri Lanka in 2018, AEW has consistently organized fundraising events to channel resources into school infrastructure development. Operated entirely by volunteers, with no paid staff, the organization ensures that over 95% of donations directly contribute to our projects. 


The majority of our funds are generated through public events like stage dramas, gala dinners, and the generosity of donors in Australia and Sri Lanka. 


As we continue our mission to support underprivileged children in rural areas, we invite your generosity to help us further our charitable efforts.

About Education and Wellbeing Charity - AEW Inc

At an annual trip of University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka) alumni in Melbourne, some of us produced a drama based on a lesser-known historical event of the Portuguese period in Sri Lanka. Those involved were enthusiastic, and the performance was well received by the limited audience. This positive response encouraged the group to develop the drama further and present it to a wider audience in Melbourne. Dr. Sunil Ratnayake, who wrote the script and directed it, along with all the cast and crew, united in the view that any profit from the project should support charity for disadvantaged children. The focus on educational support initiatives, not only in an academic sense but also to promote cultural awareness, health, and wellbeing, emerged as the cause. Thus, the association of education and wellbeing was born, registered as a not-for-profit in Victoria, with a sister organization of the same name in Sri Lanka, ensuring that fundraising and execution of projects could be conducted in an accountable and transparent manner. The first performance of 'Parangi Satana' stage drama took place in February 2018, ensuring that 100% of the funds raised contribute to the school infrastructure development of the Habaraththawala school project.

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Our Programs

Our Success Stories

Our Success Stories

Offering a range of educational support initiatives to aid underprivileged schools in Sri Lanka demonstrates a commitment to addressing educational disparities and promoting overall wellbeing within the community. This charity for disadvantaged children can have a lasting positive impact on the lives of students, educators, and the commun

Offering a range of educational support initiatives to aid underprivileged schools in Sri Lanka demonstrates a commitment to addressing educational disparities and promoting overall wellbeing within the community. This charity for disadvantaged children can have a lasting positive impact on the lives of students, educators, and the community as a whole. It can help bridge gaps in educational resources, improve access to quality education, and enhance the overall learning experience for students, while also focusing on school infrastructure development.

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Our Success Stories

Our Success Stories

Our Success Stories

The successful construction and formal opening of the school building, now officially recognized as an asset by the Department of Education, marks a significant achievement. This accomplishment reflects the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of all involved, highlighting the positive impact of educational support initiatives and you

The successful construction and formal opening of the school building, now officially recognized as an asset by the Department of Education, marks a significant achievement. This accomplishment reflects the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of all involved, highlighting the positive impact of educational support initiatives and your charity for disadvantaged children on school infrastructure development and the wellbeing of society.

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Our Partnerships

Our Success Stories

Our Partnerships

Collaborating with the community is a powerful way to create positive impact and drive meaningful change, especially through initiatives like charity for disadvantaged children. Building and nurturing partnerships in this context can enhance educational support initiatives and contribute to school infrastructure development, leading to a 

Collaborating with the community is a powerful way to create positive impact and drive meaningful change, especially through initiatives like charity for disadvantaged children. Building and nurturing partnerships in this context can enhance educational support initiatives and contribute to school infrastructure development, leading to a more cohesive and supportive environment that benefits both our organization and the community.

The Unsung Hero

None of this would have been possible without a highly competent and reliable representative on the ground in Sri Lanka: Mr. Ravi Theaver. An alumnus of the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, he is a skilled engineer deeply committed to contributing to the wider community through various educational support initiatives. With many years of experience in civil engineering projects in Sri Lanka, his career includes significant roles at the National Water Supply and Drainage Board and later with an international consulting firm engaged in school infrastructure development projects across the South-East Asian region.


Ravi Theaver has been an untiring force in our charity for disadvantaged children. His familiarity with local regulations and procedures was invaluable in navigating various bureaucratic requirements. His extensive experience with development projects highlighted the importance of good consultations and stakeholder management, which enabled us to identify the project and secure the enthusiastic commitment of Habaraththawala School, the parents, and the authorities in the North Central Province. He then applied his engineering expertise to develop designs that are both cost-effective and versatile, managing a staged construction process with a high degree of efficiency.

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ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION AND WELLBEING INC - Office Bearers

Australia

Australia

Australia

Dr. Sunil Ratnayake (President) leads our charity for disadvantaged children, while Dr. Harin Corea (Secretary) oversees our educational support initiatives. Supporting these efforts, Mr. Ranabahu Wickramasinghe (Treasurer) contributes to our school infrastructure development.

Sri Lanka

Australia

Australia

Dr. Ravi Corea (President) is dedicated to leading our charity for disadvantaged children, while Dr. Mangala Sandirigama (Vice President) focuses on our educational support initiatives. Mr. Ravi Theaver (Secretary) ensures our operations align with our mission, and Mr. Athula Herath (Treasurer) oversees the funding for school infrastructure development.

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