A Return to Goodness

The Foundation of Goodness offers a truly unique experience for travelers in the beautiful village of Seenigama, Sri Lanka. You can volunteer your time, dive in the ocean, share in a friendly game of cricket with your club team or join a cooking class to learn how to prepare an authentic Sri Lankan meal.

Visit us and discover how the organisation has worked tirelessly to rebuild a village decimated by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami to be stronger and better than before. You will also witness how Tsunami funding has been put to great use in creating a holistic, one-of-a-kind development model.

Enjoy a dive at the Dive For Good Centre while making a difference in our community by taking part in our Ocean Care Initiatives! Ocean Care seeks to rid the oceans of pollutants such as plastic, fabric, polythene, rubber, fishing nets, etc. You can also join us for scuba diving adventures for beginners, intermediate and professional divers, with specialty courses. 

Take part in the Better Than I Used To Be programme, led by Founder of FoG, Kushil Gunasekera, which incorporates FoG’s philosophy based on good leadership, life experiences, inner beauty and the art of kindfulness. This programme is complemented by activities geared towards peace of mind and inner growth.

Meanwhile, rated as #1 on “Things to Do” in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, the Plates of Goodness (PoG) social impact experience is led by two delightful sisters who will teach you how to cook an authentic, healthy Sri Lankan meal. You have the option to assist them in preparing the dishes or just sit back and enjoy the lessons!

Whether you are a student, professional, retiree, traveler, school, corporate group, guide or scout who wishes to give back to a community through a cause you are passionate about, FoG can put together a volunteering programme based on your duration of stay. Our experienced staff will ensure that each programme is catered to the specific needs of the individual or group, be it environment management or women’s empowerment. Share your stories and experiences to motivate our students!

Learn traditional Sri Lankan dance or enjoy a vibrant performance by the talented rural village performers at the MCC Centre of Excellence, Seenigama. The origin of the dances in Sri Lanka lies with its indigenous people. There are three main styles of Sri Lankan classical dance which you will be able to witness by attending one of the performances.

1 Day or Multi Day Community Aid Sports Tours organised for international teams in men’s cricket and women’s cricket & netball. On a non-match day, visiting teams can take part in special community outreach activities such as beach cleaning, visiting the elder’s home, teaching English, painting classrooms and various other activities.

See Sri Lanka the best way possible by taking in the scenery from the driver’s seat of an authentic Sri Lankan Tuk Tuk. You can personalise your trip by choosing your preferred route in the Eastern, Southern or Northern part of Sri Lanka. Whichever route you take, be sure to visit one of FoG’s Village Heartbeat Empowerment Centres.

We are also excited to announce an upcoming project, the “Goodness Nature Cruise” which will allow you to explore the local culture and environment around the Hikkaduwa Lake. This boat safari has views of the natural flora and fauna of the region which includes mangroves, and sightings of different species of monitor lizards and bird watching.

Visit us in beautiful Seenigama, make a difference and have the experience of a lifetime.

Join us, as we Return to Goodness!

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented change around the world. Our lives have all been impacted, some even more than others. It has become our goal, to ensure that our courses remain uninterrupted and consistent, even during shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic. We aim to do this through Sustainable Income Generation, reducing donor dependence to the minimum. 

The Foundation of Goodness has innovated in many ways to introduce sustainable income generation avenues through value addition services that involve our very own beneficiaries. 100% of our proceeds from these activities are reinvested into the Foundation of Goodness for the sustainability of our community development programmes, and ensures a brighter future for rural individuals and families in the villages we support.