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Book Bloom Project – Donor Impact Report

Presented by Tarana Foundation Date: August 2025

Introduction

The Book Bloom Project is a heartfelt initiative partially funded through our broader education-focused mission to uplift children from marginalized communities. This foundational effort seeks to address literacy gaps and support the broader educational needs of underserved schools across the Colombo District.

Project Overview

As a flagship program under the Tarana Foundation, the Book Bloom Project is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant reading culture in five under-resourced primary schools in Colombo. Over the course of one year, the initiative aims to enhance access to quality books and foster engaging reading experiences that inspire lifelong learning.

Project Objectives

• Encourage reading habits among students in five underprivileged primary schools in Colombo.

• Provide access to books, learning materials, and volunteer-led engagement to support holistic education.

• Equip school libraries with age-appropriate books and educational resources to sustain reading throughout the year.

• Conduct storytelling and reading sessions led by dedicated volunteers to spark imagination and curiosity.

• Bridge the educational divide between resource-rich and underserved schools by nurturing foundational literacy skills.

Schools Reached

The project is being rolled out in five carefully selected primary schools, chosen through community engagement and needs assessments.

• Two schools have already received support.

• The remaining three schools are scheduled for completion by end of September 2025. Each school receives tailored resources to ensure meaningful and lasting impact.

What We've Delivered So Far

• 500+ books distributed across two schools

• Library corners established or upgraded in each school

• ‍ Teacher engagement to integrate reading into classroom activities

• Reading kits (books, bookmarks, journals) provided to 180 students

• Monthly reading sessions and storytelling events conducted by volunteers

Heartfelt Gratitude

We extend our deepest appreciation to Anand & Tammy, whose extraordinary generosity helped launch a separate initiative—"Bridging the Gap: Education & Literacy Support"—on GlobalGiving, in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary.

Rather than receiving gifts, they chose to channel the goodwill of their loved ones toward supporting underserved children in Sri Lanka. Their compassion and vision have made a lasting impact, and we are truly inspired by their example.

We wish Anand & Tammy continued joy, health, and prosperity—and may their noble aspirations continue to blossom and uplift others.

Looking Ahead

This is just the beginning. We are committed to continuing with future initiatives that support children from rural and underserved communities—not only in their education, but also in meeting other essential needs that help them thrive. Together, we are planting seeds of opportunity that will grow for generations.

Thank You

Your generosity has helped us launch a movement—one that begins with a book and grows into a lifelong journey of learning. We are profoundly grateful for your belief in our mission and in the potential of every child.

May you and your family be blessed abundantly with joy, health, and prosperity.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Suranjani Wickremeratne

Dear Donor,

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of the rural schools project. Thanks to the contributions from our donors, we successfully provided essential school supplies to 2,676 rural students across 18 remote schools in Welikanda and Dimbulagala in January 2025, marking our seventh consecutive year of this initiative.

Additionally, we supplied each of these schools with library books valued at LKR 50,000 (approximately USD 170) and sports equipment worth LKR 30,000 (around USD 102).

Our dedicated volunteers took three days off to travel to these locations, covering their own accommodation costs to further contribute to this meaningful cause.

In the coming months, we have identified two key projects: first, to enhance the mathematics skills of lower-grade rural students, addressing a common challenge they face during the Ordinary Level examinations; and second, to foster a reading habit that will benefit their lifelong learning.

Our next distribution of essential school items is planned for December 2025, aimed at supporting students as they transition to a new grade in January 2026, particularly in Nuwara-eliya and Ampara, areas with significant low-income populations.

With the continued support of our donors, we aspire to reach as many rural students as possible.

Thank you once again. May you and your family be blessed abundantly!

Warm Regards

Suranjani Wickremeratne