The greatest bridge we build is not of stone, but of hope, connecting lives once separated by circumstance.
At the Fondation of Goodness, We bridge the urban-rural divide with compassion, welcoming all, regardless of age, gender or circumstance.
In every smile we inspire, we bridge the gap between worlds.
Compassion drives us, and it’s through this relentless heart that we build a future where everyone has a chance to thrive, no matter where they come from.
We unlock opportunities, proving that talent knows no boundries.
Our mission goes beyond; we empower children, families, and communities to reach their full potential by addressing the root causes of poverty and inequality.
How can a tragic, unprecedented disaster be transformed into a blessing that uplifts humanity like never before?
Our Journey of hope and compassion
Kushil Gunaserka started by offering rural children and youth access to computers and English classes within his own home in Seenigama, recognizing the lasting impact these skills could provide. He organized maternity clinics, initiated welfare programs, and provided scholarships and essential school items, ensuring that financial challenges wouldn’t stand in the way of children continuing their education.
26th December 2004, on Boxing Day, children gathered at Kushil’s home to receive school supplies, unaware that a magnitude 9.3 earthquake off Sumatra had triggered a tsunami. At 9:33 am, 30-foot waves struck, claiming 35,000 lives and displacing over 900,000. Seenigama was decimated. Despite the devastation, Kushil turned his partially damaged home into a relief camp, determined to rebuild stronger.
With the aid of the Victorian State Government, Aviva/WNS, KPMG, and numerous individual donors, a housing project restored over 1,000 homes destroyed by the Tsunami with the help of volunteers.
Kushil Gunasekera's ancestral home in Seenigama was transformed into the Foundation of Goodness' flagship Centre of Excellence and Project Headquarters, funded by the Marylebone Cricket Club. The Sports Academy was also established and is made up of the Wimalabuddhi Surrey Oval cricket grounds, the Bryan Adams Foundation Swimming Pool Complex, a netball and volleyball court, a gym and clubhouse as well as the Sri Sumangala MCC Lords cricket grounds located nearby in Hikkaduwa.
Opening the First Village Heartbeat Centre in Udumulla. The Foundation of Goodness extends its key resources and programmes to rural villages through the Village Heartbeat Empowerment Centres. These Centres provide vital resources for self-empowerment and improved living standards, offering facilities provided free of charge and taught by qualified instructors.
The Foundation of Goodness first visited the North of Sri Lanka, the region was one of the most underdeveloped due to a devastating 30-year civil war that shattered families and livelihoods. Since then the Foundation has worked in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuinya and Eastern regions, positively impacting 5,000 families through various initiatives. These include the distribution of 2,500 essential school packs, 1,150 bicycles, and the enhancement of 1,350 lives through livelihood programs, sports workshops, agricultural support, food distribution, school infrastructure projects, and the gifting of essential household items, computers, musical instruments, and sports equipment.
First 'Murali Harmony Cup' Tournament.
The Murali Harmony Cup was a cricket tournament which took place across Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and Vavuniys bringing together 360 young cricketers from around Sri Lanka, promoting unity and peace through sports. The tournament took place for 5 consecutive years from 2012- 2016.
Opening of the First Reverse Osmosis Water Plant in Unchillakaddy to battle Chronic Kidney Disease caused by contaminated water sources.
10th Village Heartbeat Empowerment Centre opens.
Amidst the shadows of COVID-19, the economic crisis deepened, reshaping lives and livelihoods and increasing the need for an incres in Welfare
20th Village Heartbeat Empowerment Centre in Kandy
Our Partners
Top 50 donors over the years
The Foundation of Goodness was established in 1999 and is a registered non-governmental organisation in Sri Lanka, 501c3 registered charity in the United States of America and registered charity in the UK that operates as a not-for-profit charity delivering free-of-charge programmes to marginalised communities, bridging the urban-rural divide.
To create a sustainable community development model designed to inspire other regions and empower disadvantaged communities throughout the globe.
To empower the less privileged rural communities, whilst inculcating the spirit of goodness, so that they may have equal opportunities to excel in life.
At the Foundation of Goodness, our values are the cornerstone of everything we do. We are committed to Integrity, ensuring transparency and honesty in all our actions. Our focus on Empowerment drives us to support individuals and communities in reaching their full potential. We embrace Collaboration, working together with partners, volunteers, and beneficiaries to create a shared vision for progress. Through Compassion, we build meaningful connections and foster a spirit of kindness and support. These values guide us in our mission to make a positive and lasting impact.
We are committed to uplifting and empowering underserved communities across Sri Lanka. Our work spansm across rural villages, focusing on providing essential resources through access to education, healthcare, sports, and livelihood opportunities. By fostering holistic development and nurturing talent, we help these communities break the cycle of poverty and build brighter, self-sustaining futures.
At the heart of the Foundation of Goodness lies a dedicated team of passionate individuals, united by a common goal: to uplift and empower rural communities across Sri Lanka. From our visionary leaders to our tireless volunteers, every person plays a crucial role in making our mission a reality. Guided by compassion, driven by purpose, and inspired by the resilience of the communities we serve, our people are the true force behind every success story. Together, we are not just changing lives—we are creating lasting change.
About the Founder's Journey
Kushil Gunasekera began a humble journey to uplift his ancestral village and along with the two adjoining villages through his compassionate, humane, loving kindness and generosity. Since then he has advanced to establish a reputable organization which provides humanitarian programmes with the emphasis on rural empowerment, reaching 1,000,000 beneficiaries over 25 years of service.
He has always met the challenges of adversity by turning it into productivity, whether it’s the tsunami, post conflict, the Covid-19 pandemic or the economic crisis, demonstrating how the work of the Foundation of Goodness hascontinues to grow and flourish during the toughest times. Kushil raised over USD 25 million towards humanitarian activities not by asking, but by showcasing what he does year after year with transparency and accountability at every step, surpassing donor expectations. The outcome of all this are the small steps taken to bridge the urban rural divide empowering countless rural kids, youth and women to make the grade across a wide range of productive activities including English and digital literacy.
Through the Foundation of Goodness, he has established a one of a kind holistic rural development model which now operates via its flagship venue the OYOB Centre of Excellence and Sports Academy in Seenigama incorporating a variety of activity sectors which operate like a mini-university.
The Foundation of Goodness delivers its programmes by way of 20 Village Heartbeat Empowerment Centres located island-wide, an initiative in which rural skills are harnessed for development and poverty eradication. Kushil has now established a Good Life Institute under the umbrella of the Foundation of Goodness to leave a legacy for future generations and inculcate values, ethics and humaneness to experience greater happiness in the journey of life.
The Good Life institute helps you learn the lessons the classroom didn’t teach on how to live a life of reality, acquire inner wealth leading to gross individual happiness and peace, while also lifting up others around you. When you build a unique experience the word of mouth is powerful.
