Meet the team

The philosophy of Ubuntu has sculpted our team, "I am because we are". This African philosophy explains that we define ourselves by how we treat others.

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  • “I have always wanted to give back to the world. I believe the best way of improving the world is by investing in the future of these children.”

    Kintan van Leeuwen

  • “I believe that every child has the ability to grow into the person they now admire.”

    Elisah Sauerbier

  • “I believe that continuous learning and sharing experiences are key to understanding deeper social issues and also contributes to personal growth.”

    Wathmi Fernando

  • “We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that they are someone today.”

    Anastasia Pinkse

  • "The biggest contribution education can have to human life is empowering individuals."

    Ashwini Karunathilaka

  • “Let us leave the world a better place than how we found it.”

    Rosalie van den Berg

  • “I believe that through education, we can empower and inspire others.”

    Chennery Cardenas

  • “Development projects, especially in Sri Lanka, have drawn my attention since the beginning of my career. To actually be a part of this project, concerning children’s rights, is a dream coming true.”

    Roelof Jonkers

  • “Education opens the door to a better future for the next generation.”

    Chula Samarawickrama

  • "I stand for all children to have the freedom to safely be children. I want to encourage them to learn and pursue things dear to their heart."

    Xanthe Jaya

  • “One passionate, educated, and curious person can help grow and sculpt the world around them for the better, but it all starts by planting the seed of learning and placing value on the collective benefit that brings.”

    Alex Rowe

  • "We cant help everyone, but everyone can help someone."

    Sarah van Leeuwen

  • "I give and love because I know how it feels when you don't have it. A child has all rights to have the best education in a safe environment."

    Daniella Fernando

  • "Volunteering has always enriched my life in a way nothing else has, and supporting children’s right to education is the most gratifying of all."

    Dumindhi Nanayakkara

  • "I’ve always wanted to do something that made an impact, and I can’t think of a better way than helping kids get the education they need for a brighter future."

    Liris Simoes

  • "Life is worth living when the little things are celebrated."

    Iyantha Pandithakoralege

  • “A job pays the bills, but giving back enriches our souls.”

    Karththikan Nagularajha

  • "I stand for all children to have the freedom to safely be children. I want to encourage them to learn and pursue things dear to their heart."

    Tara Maria Flynn

  • “I believe that the best way we can help others is by teaching them how to be financially independent.”

    Hanin Makarem