The Foundation of Goodness was proud to host the graduation ceremonies on the 18th and 19th of July 2025, honouring the achievements of nearly 500 students at our flagship Centre of Excellence in Seenigama. These events were a powerful reminder of the transformative impact that free, accessible education can have on rural communities in Sri Lanka.
35th Graduation Ceremony – Women’s Empowerment Centre
On 18th July 2025, we held the 35th Graduation Ceremony of the Women’s Empowerment Centre, where 249 women completed vocational training. These women now move forward with skills, renewed confidence and a sense of economic independence.
We were privileged to welcome Gabrielle Isaak, New Zealand Deputy High Commissioner, as our Chief Guest. Her thoughtful speech and presence underscored the importance of international collaboration in uplifting disadvantaged communities. Our Guest of Honour, Divyanjali Siriwardhana, Dressmaking Course Lecturer and Special Guests Rozzanne Diasz (Miss Sri Lanka 1997 and Miss Universe 2005) and Sade Greenwood (Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2021), brought added inspiration and joy to the event.
| Name of Course | Number graduated in July 2025 from 70 villages | Total beneficiaries since inception from 192 villages |
| Curtain Making | 23 Students | 823 Students |
| Beauty Culture | 20 Students | 1,185 Students |
| General Cookery | 43 Students | 743 Students |
| Dressmaking | 38 Students | 1,351 Students |
| Pattern Making | 15 Students | 284 Students |
| Bag Making | 32 Students | 184 Students |
| Cake, Pastry and Baking | 58 Students | 1,139 Students |
| Advanced Sugar Flower and Cake Toppers | 12 Students | 54 Students |
| Beeralu | 08 Students | 157 Students |
Throughout the course, our students dedicated themselves to mastering these skills, and their hard work was on full display during the graduation ceremony. Guests were treated to an exhibition of baking items, dresses, bags and brides dressed up by the beauty culture graduates, showcasing the impressive range of talents developed at the centre.
39th Graduation Ceremony – IT, Business & Language Training Centre
On 19th July 2025, we marked the 39th Graduation Ceremony of the IT, Business Skills and Language Training Centre, celebrating the accomplishments of 225 students. These young graduates represent academic success and stories of perseverance, ambition and the will to rise above rural disadvantage.
We were honoured to welcome Sachinda Dulanjana, Training Consultant and Visiting Lecturer, as Chief Guest, whose powerful words of encouragement resonated deeply with the students. Our Guest of Honour, Sachira Shavinda, Assistant Deputy Engineering Manager at Plastipak Lanka Pvt Ltd and esteemed Electrical Lecturer, also shared motivating reflections on hard work and self-belief. Adding warmth and international friendship to the occasion, Toby Hancock and his family, volunteers and supporters of our work, were also present as Special Guests.
A particularly moving moment during the event came from a brave student from the Japanese Language class, who is a cancer survivor. Their emotional testimony of healing, strength and renewed hope touched everyone present and served as a poignant reminder of the resilience within our community.
| Name of Course | Number graduated in July 2025 from 40 villages | Total beneficiaries since inception from 260 villages |
| MS Office | 64 Students | 1,572 Students |
| Graphic Design | 14 Students | 538 Students |
| Web Design and Development | 14 Students | 352 Students |
| Hardware and Network | 06 Students | 47 Students |
| AI and Python | 11 Students | 46 Students |
| Compering | 11 Students | 204 Students |
| Housekeeping | 22 Students | 88 Students |
| Intermediate English | 12 Students | 50 Students |
| Beginners’ English | 28 Students | 60 Students |
| Japanese Language | 17 Students | 157 Students |
| Electrical Installation | 09 Students | 332 Students |
| Photography | 14 Students | 461 Students |
| Spoken English | 03 Students | 35 Students |
The atmosphere throughout was filled with celebration, pride and heartfelt gratitude. For many of our graduates, these free courses provide a gateway to opportunity that would otherwise be out of reach. From young students determined to break the cycle of poverty to mothers learning new skills to support their families, these programmes are changing lives in tangible and lasting ways.
We are deeply grateful to our esteemed guests who honoured us with their presence and inspiring words. Their support and recognition mean a great deal to our students and the entire Foundation of Goodness community.
At the Foundation of Goodness, these ceremonies are more than a conclusion, they are a celebration of potential unlocked, lives uplifted and dreams reignited.
