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Fundraising Update
Hello everyone. Just a heads up - we are embarking on a new fundraising drive in the United States, to support the expansion of our Sustainable Community Foods program and other initiatives. If you would like to be involved, please get in touch! We are looking for volunteers to distribute flyers online across interested communities. The flyer (to be available shortly) will show how donations translate directly into meals, the cost per meal, and how to donate via Venmo.
Thrive Sri Lanka Team
Oct 131 min read
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Adaptive Nutrition: Building Healthier Futures Together
Across Sri Lanka, communities are discovering that the path to sustainable health starts with what we grow, cook, and share every day....
Danika Gupta
May 311 min read
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Remembering Dinusha Wegodapola
It is with great sadness and much love that we remember our colleague Dinusha Wegodapola (Dinu). Dinu was an instrumental part of Thrive...
Danika Gupta
Mar 151 min read
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Nutrition Programs
We are thrilled to start working with Dr. Viren Ranawana of the University of Sheffield , to better understand the nutritional value of meals provided by our Sustainable Community Foods program, and provide locally relevant guidance on ways to improve nutrition.
Thrive Sri Lanka Team
Jan 131 min read
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Thrive Sri Lanka wins BeMore Recognition!
We are very happy to announce that Thrive Sri Lanka (and founder Danika Gupta) were honored as a national finalist in the United States...
Thrive Sri Lanka Team
Dec 1, 20241 min read
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100,000 Meals Reached!
Thrive Sri Lanka has crossed the 100,000 meals mark! We are so grateful to our donors and volunteers, as well as the amazing schools in our Sustainable Community Foods program, for making this milestone possible for kids and rural communities. Onward!
Danika Gupta
Nov 30, 20241 min read
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Site Visit - Kadugama School and Anuradhapura Hospital
In August, I visted Sri Lanka and had the opportunity to visit the sites of two of our programs - the Sustainable Community Food program at the Kadugama School and the Thelessemia Support Program at the Anuradhapura Hospital. Here are some of my learnings. These communities are really struggling. Many of these children have so little, and food every day is a challenge. At the hospital, children come in for treatment whose lives are likely to not reach past the teenage years.
Danika Gupta
Aug 31, 20241 min read
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A Ray of Hope: Empowering Rural Education in Sri Lanka
In the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka, where natural beauty abounds, the stark reality of rural education paints a different picture....
Danika Gupta
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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Certifying Organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)!
Thrive Sri Lanka is thrilled to become a certifying organization for the United States Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). In...
Danika Gupta
Apr 7, 20241 min read
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Empowering Rural Health in Sri Lanka: Insights and Implications
Rural Sri Lanka, home to a significant portion of the nation's population, faces unique health challenges, as revealed by a comprehensive...
Danika Gupta
Mar 23, 20242 min read
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Nurturing Rural Development in Sri Lanka: A Journey of Prosperity, Crisis, and Renewal
Sri Lanka's journey of rural development is a compelling story of prosperity, challenges, and resilience. As an island nation, it has...
Danika Gupta
Jan 2, 20242 min read
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UN WFP supports Thriposha Food Program - Sri Lanka Food Assistance
In recent news - the United Nations World Food Program has provided 4700 metric tons of soya beans and corn to Thriposha, to fund their...
Danika Gupta
Oct 7, 20231 min read
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10 Fast Facts About Sri Lanka You Need to Know
Sri Lanka, a teardrop-shaped island nestled in the Indian Ocean, is a land of captivating beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture....
Danika Gupta
Oct 1, 20232 min read
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Project Templates!
As we have done more and more projects, we have discovered ways to make the projects repeatable - meaning that we have applied what we...
Danika Gupta
Aug 29, 20231 min read
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Introducing One Million Meals!
We at Thrive Sri Lanka have recently introduced our One Million Meals program! In this blog post, we describe what One Million Meals is,...
Danika Gupta
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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Alarming Rise in Child Undernutrition in Sri Lanka Amid Economic Crisis
The undernutrition crisis among children in Sri Lanka has taken a concerning turn. According to a government report and data from the...
Danika Gupta
Apr 30, 20231 min read
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Learn more about Sri Lanka
If you are not from Sri Lanka, here is a quick way to learn about the country and its people. Sri Lanka is an island country located in...
Danika Gupta
Feb 5, 20232 min read
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Read More about the Crisis in Sri Lanka
Want to read more about the crisis in Sri Lanka. Here are some news articles that will help you better understand the situation there....
Danika Gupta
Feb 5, 20231 min read
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What Sri Lanka means to me
I recently started working on Thrive Sri Lanka, a group of concerned philanthropists seeking to help Sri Lanka recover from the worst...

Nisha Talagala
Oct 2, 20222 min read
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Welcome to Thrive Sri Lanka!
Welcome to our site. We are a group of concerned philanthropists, looking to help Sri Lanka recover from the worst economic crisis in...
Danika Gupta
Oct 2, 20221 min read
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