Hemas opens first Piyawara preschool in plantation sector

From left: Shiromi Masakorala - Executive Director of the Hemas Outreach Foundation, Abbas Esufally - Chairperson of the Hemas Outreach Foundation, and Mindika Thilakarathna - Senior Manager, Group Sustainability & Special Projects, at the opening of the first Piyawara Preschool in the plantation sector.

Piyawara preschool

The Hemas Outreach Foundation, dedicated to transforming early childhood education in Sri Lanka, recently opened its first Piyawara preschool in the plantation sector at the Pedro Estate, Nuwara Eliya. 

The initiative, carried out in partnership with the Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT) and Kelani Valley Plantations, is part of Hemas’ broader efforts to expand access to quality education for underserved communities.

The newly established preschool will provide 50 children from plantation worker families with access to quality early childhood care and education in a nurturing, inclusive environment. By opening its doors to children in underserved communities, the Foundation continues its mission of bridging educational disparities and building brighter futures for every child, regardless of background.

“The opening of our first preschool in the plantation sector marks an important milestone for the Hemas Outreach Foundation. By creating opportunities for young children at the very start of their learning journey, we not only invest in their future but also strengthen the wellbeing of their families and the wider community,” said Abbas Esufally, Chairperson of the HemasOutreach Foundation.