Who We Are
Sangam Foundation is a volunteer-led community welfare organisation established by members of the 1996 batch of Al Minhaj National School, Hapugastalawa, Sri Lanka.
What began as a friendship among former schoolmates has developed into a collective effort to support individuals, families and students within our community. The name "Sangam," meaning "gathering," reflects our commitment to bringing people together for a shared purpose.
Our motto, "Friendship in Action," represents the principle at the heart of the Foundation: transforming lasting friendships into meaningful service to the community.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to identify genuine community needs and respond through organised, responsible and sustainable charitable initiatives.
We aim to:
- Support the education of children from families facing financial difficulties.
- Provide assistance to individuals and families experiencing hardship.
- Organise community welfare initiatives during Ramadan.
- Support families during bereavement and other difficult circumstances.
- Encourage members, donors and well-wishers to participate in community service.
- Maintain accountability and transparency in the collection and distribution of funds.
What We Do
The Sangam Foundation organises its charitable activities under several key areas.
Annual Learning Equipment Donation Project
Since 2023, we have conducted an annual project to provide essential learning equipment to schoolchildren ahead of each new academic year.
The project is intended to reduce the financial burden on families and help students begin the school year with the materials required for their education. Beneficiaries are identified through a structured process, and the distribution is coordinated with the relevant schools and local representatives.
Individual Charity
Through our Individual Charity initiatives, we provide assistance in response to verified personal or family needs. Each request is reviewed before support is approved and distributed.
Ramadan Charity
Our Ramadan Charity initiatives bring members and donors together to support individuals and families during the holy month. Assistance is planned and distributed according to the needs identified for each campaign.
Janaza Charity
The Janaza Charity initiative provides timely support to bereaved families during difficult circumstances. Contributions collected under this category are managed separately and used for the intended charitable purpose.
How We Operate
The Foundation is managed by a volunteer Executive Committee, supported by members of the 1996 batch and other well-wishers.
Current committee members:
- No. 1 — President — Ashkar
- No. 2 — Vice President (Male) — Shabry
- No. 3 — Vice President (Female) — Rizna
- No. 4 — Secretary — Rushan
- No. 5 — Assistant Secretary (Male) — Raees
- No. 6 — Assistant Secretary (Female) — Nifla
- No. 7 — Treasurer — Naleef
- No. 8 — Assistant Treasurer (Male) — Sajaf
- No. 9 — Assistant Treasurer (Female) — Husna
- No. 10 — Executive Committee Member — Rizmi
- No. 11 — Executive Committee Member — Wazeemullah
- No. 12 — Executive Committee Member — Siraj
- No. 13 — Executive Committee Member (Female) — Fiyaza
The committee is responsible for:
- Identifying and reviewing charitable needs.
- Planning and coordinating projects.
- Managing fundraising activities.
- Maintaining financial and project records.
- Coordinating with schools, beneficiaries and community representatives.
- Reporting project progress and outcomes to members.
Our members also contribute their time and skills to fundraising, coordination, distribution and community outreach.
Our Commitment
We are committed to managing every contribution responsibly and ensuring that assistance reaches its intended beneficiaries.
As the Foundation continues to grow, we intend to strengthen our governance, improve transparency and expand our welfare activities according to the genuine needs of the community.
Get Involved
The continued support of our members, donors and well-wishers makes our work possible.
You can support the Sangam Foundation by:
- Making a one-time or recurring donation.
- Volunteering for Foundation activities.
- Supporting fundraising and distribution programmes.
- Sharing information about our projects.
- Connecting us with individuals or communities requiring assistance.
- Applying for membership, if you'd like to join the Foundation formally.
To contribute, please visit the Donate page. For enquiries, volunteering opportunities or further information, please contact us through the Contact page.
To apply for membership, visit our membership application page.
Together, we can turn friendship into meaningful action and create a lasting positive impact within our community.
Registration Status
Sangam Foundation is currently a volunteer-led initiative and has not yet been formally registered as a charity. We are in the process of completing registration with the relevant authorities and will provide an update here once this is finalised.