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The following comments highlight some of the fantastic feedback that the Foundation has received. These people are proud to be associated with the Foundation and they serve as a testament to the management ability and credibility of the Foundation

Thank you very much for the wonderful cooking class and lovely presentation. Your work is amazing, we keep our fingers crossed that you to reach your goals of helping others. All the best, many blessings. Bibiana Jakubek, Lerieka Fdenka, Gloaria Hsuafiu

It was a wonderful experience. Happy with the support and facilities given to kids. The place is well mindtained and organised. Grad job! Elizabeth Moir School.

Thank you for sharing your hard stories with us, and showing us that you can always came out from the dark and something beautiful like this amazing centre. All the best for future projects, sending lots of love. Sincerely, St.Clare's School - UK

It is hard to put into words all that can be learn when visiting the Foundation of Goodness. The datermination, compassion, resilience and disire to continue the good work inspiratio. Thank you for showing us what can be done. frome us all at Plymouth College - UK

Congratulations and thank you for the wonderful contribution that you have made to so many peoples lives. We appreciate you. Modere Australia and CI Events. (Allana + Matt)

I was shocked when I arrived and inspired by the great humanity at FoG Niluka Karunaratne

This has been an inspirational visit and may we wish the Foundation of Goodness continue to thrive for ever John and Susie (England)


Dear Kushil and your Team Members, What an amazing journey are on! Thank you for inviting us to visit with you at the Foundation of Goodness. Please continue to inspire us too. Warm regards God's Blessings, ASHA Foundation

Dear Kushil and amazing Team, Thank you for inviting me and Katherine and our team to your fantastic venture. The Foundation of Goodness - from adversity to success. All the best for the future. Thank you empowering so many. Shiranee and Joseph de Seram. RCCI Team

Great work and character. A good example to Sri Lanka. Best wishes for a bright future for our country.

Ranjan Wettimuny

LMy second visit with my friends from India, it was an awesome experience to be a part of MCC/FOG. I salute the man who stole a million hearts through his humble service to society (Mr Kushil). May your work thrive, best wishes from India. From Siva, Arun, Gokul, Sendur

To the Foundation of Goodness, Thank you so much for having us for our short stay! We wish we could have stayed for longer! Everyone is so friendly and I wold love to come back one day soon! – Jemma, Australia

To the Foundation of Goodness, Thank you for having us these past few days. In this short time it has become clear how important the work that you do really is. I look forward to returning in the future. Many warm wishes, Claire Keyworth, Australia

Thankyou foundation of goodness for hosting us today. We enjoyed learning about your ideology and found your quotes and story really inspiring. Sarath Vidanage our father/grandfather would have been proud of all your achievements. We are delighted to have the opportunity to support this amazing cause and hope to help with the success of many children in the future. Love The McQuillans, Srima, Sutter, Ray (Sydney (USA+AUS)

To the incredible people involved at FoG. You know I keep coming back here, so I wonder if you’re getting bored of me!  The Foundation of Goodness is my favourite place on earth. It is difficult to find many charities that embrace humanity at its finest… the FoG is one of them. Thank you to the amazing family at FoG for the hard work, dedication and passion to help our fellow brothers and sisters. It is an honour and privilege to be here! Wishing you all a happy and prosperous 2019.. and beyond. Many blessing, Dr. Milan

Dearest FoG, What an incredible day it has been. I feel so lucky & privileged to be here, to have witnesses the amazing work that you do for the community. I’m so excited to start my journey with FoG, and again thank you so much for the opportunity. May you continue to always receive blessings in abundance. Love always, Paola 16/01/19



	Kumuduni De Silva



	Lakna Illangakoon

Ludmila took us on an inspiring walk around the most inspiring institution I have ever been to. It was very thought-provoking. The children of this village are very lucky to be part of this awesome institution. Good Luck. Dammi Peiris, Malathi & Ajith Eriyagama


	It has been an honour to support the great work carried out by all at the FoG. We will keep sending groups and spreading the good word. Living with the Lions - Sports Travel, UK


	I just wanted to thank you for a truly remarkable day, which was both inspirational and incredibly moving. Although MCC has provided very necessary funding, it takes someone with huge determination and patience to achieve what we witnessed today. Inevitably I have heard a lot about your achievements from Past Presidents, but you really have to visit the Foundation for everything to come to life. Please pass on our thanks and appreciation to everyone involved and to the truly fabulous children who danced for us, sat in the computer class and work in the outsourcing and medical departments. The visit is definitely the highlight of our trip to Sri Lanka. All good wishes from us both. Anthony and Marian Anthony Wreford President, Marylebone Cricket Club

What an inspiring Foundation; the teachers, the pupils and the volunteers will make Sri Lanka and the world a better place. Kushil, you and your team should be truly proud for all you are doing. Best wishes for the future, Mike Gatting


I came to the Foundation of Goodness to attend the (Plates of Goodness) cookery school, The training and experience was fantastic – and the food truly delicious. I feel totally confident that I can re-create these dishes when I return to UK. After my cookery, I asked for a tour…I was introduced to the heads of many departments who willingly gave their time. I will always remember this glorious day. Helen Tyrrell - UK


Fantastic, amazing operation, in fact, words are inadequate to express the extraordinary work being done in this establishment" Julian Manning - New Zealand


Thank you all so much for your kindness. It is wonderful for me to be able to be here with Rob and understand why he loves it here and sees it as his second home. Thank you for all the wonderful work you do. I sadly have to go home but as a better person and with so many happy memories. -Jenny Setchell, UK


Having heard and read so much of FoG, I fulfilled my desire to visit. The assortment of services rendered to the villagers absolutely free of charge, nevertheless of high quality is beyond belief. -Dharma Gammapila


	Thank you very much for having us, we have enjoyed our time with you very much. It has been great to witness all your great work, we will cherish this great experience! Josh & Aimee Southampton, UK


	Dear Kushil, Thank you for having us here and helping us to be a part of this memorable occasion. This is probably the most well-organised charity programme that I have seen. I look forward to working more with you and your wonderful team and I wish to learn more from your kindness and compassion. Wishing you the very best, Dr. Thanuki Idangodage & Team Body Doc


	Thank you for giving Invicta grammar School such an incredible opportunity. The work that FoG does is truly inspirational and we have made memories that will last a lifetime :) Keep up all the good work and we hope to be back another day. Love, Invicta


	In my time here I was often so pleasantly reminded of the power of love to impact change. FoG is a beautiful gift to this world. I hope that the ripples of change emanate from this humble island and touch every corner of the globe. With love, Tyler (Volunteer- USA)


	It has been a pleasure to be a part of something that impacts so many. I will never forget my time here and those I've come to know and share with. Much love! Sarah (Volunteer - Australia)


	Dear Swan and Joel, Thank so much for the great pictures. It was heartwarming to see what could be done when people come together. Really appreciate the efficient way FoG handled this project. Kind regards Dushyanthi Pillai


	What an inspiration, we can feel Joy, Compassion and Care in this Centre. The power of human connection and volunteerism. Congratulations to all involved and who are contributing to make the Centre so humane. Manon Bernier- UNV Regional Portfolio Manager


	Thank you to everyone at the Foundation of Goodness for taking the precious time to show us around the facility today. We have been 'blown away' by the INCREDIBLE work that is happening here to help SO many people. To think all of this has been created in only 14 years is completely mind-blowing and if I think about what this place will look like in 20 years time and the positive impact it will continue to have on people it is worlds best practice. Thank you again for the privilege of visiting. Aaron Dragwidge (Cricket Australia) and Kerry Dragwidge

It was a great pleasure today to visit the Foundation of Goodness, to see its truly inspiring work and think together about how the UK can continue to provide support. We look forward to our relationship strengthening and growing in future years.

Best Wishes,
Tom Burn
Deputy High Commissioner
British High Commission


	Such a beautiful experience to see the Foundation of Goodness give to the community. So Inspiring and touching. Sending all my love, Kim Vandenberg - USA Olympic Swimmer


	Dear Kushil, A big thank you for delivering an inspiring talk on last Friday at the high commission . I had lots of positive responses and many of them are planning to connect with you to support your great work. Few of the APSL executive committee members have already said that they will visit the Foundation of Goodness when they visit Sri Lanka next. Suraj Wijendra President - Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK


	Dear Foundation of Goodness Team and Coaches Across Continents, Just a quick note of thanks for hosting a very informative visit with you. The Foundation’s work and facilities are highly impressive and certainly impactful! You were most generous with your time to myself, Sotonye and Reema and it was a very enjoyable day and a half. -Eva Halper, CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (EUROPE) LIMITED


	"Each newsletter highlights so much achievement and outstanding outcomes. Many other organisations would be pleased to achieve in a year what the FOG achieves in one newsletter." - Nick Hatzoglou, Manager- Club Cricket, Cricket Australia


	The Foundation of Goodness (is) a truly exemplary humanitarian organization held in very high esteem both in Sri Lanka and overseas. S. Skandakumar High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Australia In Message for the SLSAQ 10th Anniversary


	What an amazing place. You learn something everyday! It has been such an experience to learn so much about the Foundation. The work Kushil and his te0am have done is just amazing. I am so pleased my dear friend Phillip Hodson introduced me here. Wishing you every success and happiness for the future. John Lawson – UK


	This is such an inspiring, loving and energetic place! I spent some time with the pre-school kids and had a blast! Ludmila took me around very patiently and I am absolutely gushing with the will to make a difference. It is indeed a blessing to have visited this model and I cannot wait to come back. I also purchased some beautiful items to take back to India. Thanks you FoG and Kushil fr inspiring me and for being the change this world truly needs. I look forward to helping/ collaborating with you in the near future. Warm Regards, Madhuri Braganza Bangalore, India.


	To our loving family at FoG, We are really blessed to have spent this time with you. Thanks you for all your loving work. May you all be blessed. Valli, Krishna, Piraba and Arjuna Swaminathan


	Dear Kushil ,I cannot let the day end without thanking you and your magnificent team for a very special day,I had no idea you masterminded such a excellent operation.I much enjoyed learning about your plans for the future and I wish you great success.I look forward to the next time we meet.My Best Wishes Ian Lord Ian MacLaurin Marylebone Cricket Club President


	Thank you so much for having us and showing us all your amazing work…you are an inspiration! Good luck in the future and we look forward to visiting again. All the best, Tim Henman


	Thank you for sharing such an invaluable and inspiring project with us, you are working wonders despite the hardships you have faces. Will Stone & Laureus Sports for Good Foundation Team


	Our visit here has been absolutely fantastic, it is so rewarding to see so much compassion & good coming out of your foundation. Thank you so much for sharing what can come from a disaster- so much good. We will not forget this experience and will pass on the word. Best Always, Kiki and Patti USA


	Amazing atmosphere and wonderful work. Keep on going. H. O. T. Team


	Amazing! Inspiring! Motivating! Foundation of Goodness is definitely a launch pad for students to achieve greatness! Murali, Kushil & others involved- phenomenal service! You all run a private government. Self sustained, inclusive development of villages leads to development of the Nation! Venkataramani N. Pondicherry, India


	I was so unfortunate NOT to visit this wonderful facility for so long, and I was so fortunate today to visit and get a firsthand experience of this wonderful facility. I am so proud of Kushil and his team for creating, maintaining and sustaining this facility. It’s really an example to many of our policy makers to come, see and implement if for the entire country as a valuable national program. Well done Kushil and the Team. May the noble Triple Gems bless you and the Team to carry this forward forever. Best Regards, Gen. Daya Ratnayake


	Truly inspirational. A super setup of Goodness! Timothy Wright-Vice President & General Manager of Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo


	Amazing place. Congratulations of a wonderful Foundation. Christopher Burke, CEO- Brickendon Consulting, UK


	Congratulations on making the world a better place! Very impressive. Cano Family, Spain


	Impressive project, we can learn a lot from here. Doreen Straatman, Spain


	Very inspirational and moving to see what the Foundation is doing for the community. Fiona nadaraja, Caymen Islands


	A very impressive & wonderful place to come and visit to see how things are progressing. Kerry & Sid Jamieson, Australia


	Dear Kushil, I just wanted to say a very big thank you for providing me with the opportunity to volunteer at the Foundation of Goodness, along with my fellow students from Harrow. I found your talk at the beginning very inspiring and it was both inspiring and heart-warming to help the children with their daily activities. In particular, I had the pleasure of coaching some of the children swimming and I was hugely impressed by the incredible ability of the swimmers-some even as young as 9! As you know, consistency is key to the success of any organisation and I was very pleased to see that evident in the FoG. The experience emphasized to me the importance of philanthropy as well as the importance of being grateful for all we have. Once again, it was a pleasure working at the FoG and I hope to return in the future! Kind regards, Bazil Saiq, Harrow School - UK


	"Thank you very much for the photos and also for organising the (programme to distribute shoe vouchers to children affected by floods). Only FOG can pull such stunts in the shortest time possible. Goes to show the quality and the efficiency of the team." -Pradeep Karunagaran


	I am thanking you for arranging a visit to your organisation for our Special Olympics Athletes and I recognised the massive work you have done for the society through your organisation which cannot be valued by simple words. We really appreciate for accepting our Special Children to participate with your staff and the students, especially young cricket team. Our children had a nice time during the stay. We are hoping to work together with your organisation specially our unified games which are played by normal and ID people. Dr. Nimal Ayiththa Kariyawasam- Chairman, Special Olympics Serendib


	Only God-made guys like you can make such things a reality while there is dishonesty and hypocrisy all over the place. Callistus Davy The Nation


	Dear Kushil, Thank you for your time and effort in sharing your valuable insights today. Your ideas and experiences are truly inspiring and I appreciate your partnership. Regards, Francesco de Ferrari - Managing Director, Head of Private Banking Asia Pacific, CEO Southeast Asia


	We were most impressed with the diversity of services on offer and the highly organised manner of your organisation. Gnisha


	"It was a truly inspirational evening hearing from you the wonderful work of the Foundation and the organic growth of your vision in building a better world for those vulnerable and disadvantaged in society. It was great to have met you as well and look forward to supporting you and the foundation..." -Sean Jesudasan


	Words cannot express my feelings on leaving your wonderful establishment and seeing first hand what you do for the underprivileged and oppressed in Sri Lanka! Not just with the education and vocational training of students of all ages, the back office work supporting an American company and leading business houses in Sri Lanka ; it was the primary care medical centre and dental clinic, with over 1000 patients in just 6 months cared for at no cost, and the counselors who visit the elderly and depressed, had me gobsmacked. What is it about the Gods of Sri Lanka that produces rare gems like you?! Thank you for a memorable morning Kushil. What a pleasure and privilege, terribly humbling and overwhelming. Do you sleep at night, the way your brain keeps ticking over ?! Sincerely, Ron Holmes


	Its always so good to work with agencies like Foundation of Goodness as its so professionally and reliably handled. Mohan Perera \| C.E.O , Transco Cargo


	Kushil - the foundation for goodness ------------------------------------- Goodness, kindness and compassion Only a very few possess all these with passion. Kushil is one of those rarest gems From whom kindness roots deeper and stems. Charity is something not all could engage Happiness you get is abundant, just can't gauge. Can sports lift those wretched children to new heights? Of course, many a success story Kushil writes. Blessed are those who have kind hearts For that's where the river of love starts. With Kushil by their side, they endured a beastly tsunami He stands tall, with an assuring smile, 'leur amie' Unfortunates of Lanka are fortunate To have Kushil, truly a king without a coronet. Fortunate are we, to lend ourselves in a small way We wish he is around for ever, sincerely we pray. ----- Best regards Mahesh - Credit Suisse, Singapore.


	Dear Sir, This is to inform you with overwhelming gratitude and happiness that this afternoon, Kumara's humble expectations has come true where he bought a tuk tuk- his dream vehicle, few hours ago with the aid of your monetary assistance. On behalf of Kumara and his family,I would extend their sincere thanks to you,FOG and it's staff including Mr.Ananda Jayawardena who has coordinated this task throughout. Sir, you should be really proud of yourself where you have provided sustainability to yet another family,Now they could stand on their feet and face life courageously. May this noble benevolent deed enlightened your life as well as the lives of all your loved ones. Kind regards, Ranil.


	Thank you so much for (your help) and your promptness is doing it for me. It is a reflection of the efficiency, speed and selfless manner in which Kushil and all of you have made FOG by far the best charitable organization in Sri Lanka. Blessings and good wishes Mohan Samarasinhe


	Thank you for honoring us with your personal tour of the Foundation of Goodness when we were in Galle last week. We truly appreciated your making the trip to personally meet us and tell us about your wonderful organization that has made such a difference in the lives of so many people, both young and old. What you have done is nothing less than a miracle and is something we have not stopped thinking about and talking about. We have told several people that our descriptions aren't adequate enough and they must make a visit to Galle to see for themselves. With our very best wishes and utmost admiration for all that you have done. Marilee and Peter Kovacs


	I need to share an experience from the day (of my visit). When we left the end of the road in a tuk tuk, I asked a price. I was told a price but ended up diverting to find an ATM which involved us coming back along the road, waiting while I stood in a queue. I had my foundation tee shirt and when I tried to give him more money, he gave me the extra back. This has never happened to me anywhere in the world and I can only assume that it was because of my association with you. Goodness does spread. Allan Henderson


	Dear Kushil, I must acknowledge the fact that I truly got further inspired by your projects, especially the 17 houses we built with the support of Ivan for Tsunami affected families. You are a true leader when it comes to giving a hope to a needy. I know you for at least 40 years and I always admired you and your efforts. Thanks for being there to give us the opportunity to give a hope to another and also inspiring us. Also, I have to say that you are blessed with a dedicated team to carry out the noble work. May the Triple Gems bless and protect all of you! Sincerely, Ravi Seneviratne


	Your talk at the 3rd International SKILLS 2015 conference was very impressive and your contributions are commendable. This must be the off shoot to many more humanitarian activities. Let us join hands where ever we are in this globe and see to it that we do something to inculcate good values. With best wishes to your activities and God bless you and the children to whom you are providing life skills and livelihood skills. With best wishes, PROF. K.R.RAMANA

Hi Sir,

Thank you very much sir. It is my pleasure and wilingess to serve FoG as much as I can and whenever I can.

As time passes I will have more responsibilities to my family, my office and all other parties, but I will continue to get in touch with FoG as much as I can and at the very least I will visit to increase the head count of those who are with FoG always. Moreover I love FoG, Yourself and Ramsay Sir because I'm here as a software engineer because of you. My family is being partially supported by me now because of your help. I will never forget that sir. And my loving regards to all FoG staff as well.

Loving regards Sir.

Dasun


	Thank you so much to you and the many other members of your team who we met for making Helen and me so welcome at the Foundation. I had heard from Helen about her visit with the Lady Mayoress a few months ago, so knew something about the scope of the work you are doing. It was another thing to see so many elements of the project in action at the Centre of Excellence and at the sports ground. My congratulations to you all. With my best wishes for the continuing success and development of the Foundation. JAMES DAURIS \| British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and to the Maldive


	Thank you very much for your time, consideration and most of all - for caring for the children and for a healthy future for all of humanity. I know I speak for the whole team when I say that you have inspired us all. What you have achieved out there is nothing short of a miracle. We have the utmost confidence in your abilities to target the most disadvantaged areas and communities and continue to think of you all and wish you the very best in each and every future endeavor. Dee Pfeiffer, Founding Director and Trustee- Michael Jackson's Legacy


	More I visit your project, more I get attached to it and immersed in it! Dr. Novil Wijesekara


	I just wanted to say thanks again for being so great to work with ...The girls have had a wonderful time and it sounds like it has been a life changing trip. They speak so highly of you all in their updates to me. I hope that UNSW and F of G will remain partners in years to come. Rebecca Rogerson


	May I take this opportunity to thank all of you especially Kushil, Anura and Podi for the unbelievable support given to my touring party and I. We are all so taken by what you guys have achieved at the FOG and already plans are in the pipeline to come back to Sri Lanka in 2017 and visit your Northern project. All of you amaze us with what you have done and continue to do. David Talalla


	If you are able to replicate the FOG model, not only you will be successful, through your good work, the people who really need help would benefit as well. The scale of your organization does not matter, most important point as a donor I can tell you is the financial clarity that any non profit organization provides. The entire FOG team lives humbly and are known never to turn anyone who knocks on their door for help! Sometimes Kushil had to borrow money from his own staff to give money to someone who needs the help immediately. I will highly recommend the trip to FOG. You will be amazed, surprised, charged and motivated. Sapan Nainani


	This is to express my gratitude for a wonderful learning experience at FOG, Seenigama ( 11-13th, June) and it was truly very humbling to be amongst people who are passionate about what they do. I really enjoyed working with the CPU team, and they seemed quite tuned into what they do. There is so much potential to do great work in the community and they seemed really receptive to the training that was offered. I was quite awe struck at the level of synchronicity present at FOG Seenigama. Everything functions so well. Everyone is tuned into the needs of the community and there is that burning need to serve. I was so touched by your staff, at all the different centres within MCC. They were so friendly, accommodating and warm.There is so much of compassion and kindness in the hearts of your people!:) Finally, thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve, and I did learn a great deal as a result. I really am grateful. -Nivendra Uduman, Samuththana

MICHAEL OBEYESEKERE
DIRECTOR at MBO ENTERPRISES

Hi Kushil,
God only sends Angels such as you for a reason. I don't have enough words in my vocabulary to even attempt to thank a person such as you.My only wish is there would be more like you as Sri Lanka and the whole world is crying out for more for people such as you.Many many thanks for you great work and all the Gods blessings shine on you.


	Thank you very much for giving us so much of your time yesterday. Gilly and I really enjoyed our visit to the Foundation. You have so many fascinating projects at Seenigama. I was really impressed how well turned-out and well-behaved the kindergarten children were. And, as I said at the time, it was wonderful to see so many bright and informative wall displays. I look forward to a return visit with my husband in due course. With best wishes, Helen. Helen Dauris - British High Commission, Colombo


	Dear Kushil, Fazana, Podi and all FOG's team, We want to say a great big thank you for all! This experience really touched our hearts. We had the possibility to feel the reality that so many people, not just adults but children as well are living every day. As a people when we have plenty, we do not stop along enough to realize that everyone does not live our lives. Everyone does not have the luxury of having medical assistance, possibility of education, other basic life supports and the opportunity to develop skills to excel in life; but You and your foundation are giving them a chance. Our hope is that you will be blessed with an overflow of items that will enable you to continue to help this community and the resources that will enable you to open the eyes of everyone who hears about your foundation and touches their hearts in a way that they will becomes servants to someone in need without the expectation of reward. You and your team of beautiful people are changing lives every day! A big hug to everyone of you Chris, Veronika and Žiga


	We were greatly impressed with all that The Foundation is doing for the community, both in the aftermath of the Tsunami and going forward. We offer our congratulations to you and all your colleagues for the tremendous work that you are doing, both at the Surrey stadium and the MCC Centre of Excellence. We were greatly impressed Tom and Jane White


	Great job Team. Thank you very much. You all keep proving how dependable you are. Best Regards BPO Team Wijitha


	Dear Kushil, We met briefly at the Gold Coast (WITIA) Dinner last week. I just wanted to say thank you for your time and story and inspiration. I wish that I was quick enough to write down some of your inspiring words. As a fellow ‘giver of time, talent and treasure’, it was a blessing and privilege to meet you and hear about your amazing work. Thanks again Kushil, keep up the great work and I hope that you continue to change lives and inspire generations. -Susie Longman


	Dear Tom and Kushil, Thank you very much indeed for enabling our visit to the Foundation yesterday. It was a mind blowing experience. And congratulations to everyone involved in this uplifting work. Kevin Lillis


	What an extraordinary day. So much thanks to you for your time and energy in showing us your incredible project. We came away in awe of such grit and determination and truly inspired to help and make changes in our own lives. Inspirational and the highlight of our trip to Sri Lanka! We will spread the word... Jimmy & Michaela Doherty


	''MCC LETTER''


	''We love seeing the wonderful outcomes of the programs you conduct'' Dawn


	''I truly want you to be my role model and truly admire you a lot for giving up everything you had for charity, your ancestral property and lucrative sugar cane business. I would somehow let the word know your selflessness and unimaginable urge to help poor and needy. May all your good deeds reflect upon you and all your loved ones and keep everyone with eternal joy for making a better tomorrow for poor and helpless.'' Ranil


	"Today I came of the Foundation of Goodness south facility and was honestly blown away at how many projects were running both effectively and sustainably. I did not expect to see the kind of impact per day that I saw. I tried to really stump (the staff) with questions on longevity and fund management and (they) answered every question with ease. It seemed so good that i almost wanted to find something that was wrong with the organization, instead I left inspired. That inspiration is what I left Canada for, and hoped to find here in Sri Lanka. I did not come here to vacation, I came here to try m y best to make an impact on some peoples lives and I think that the Foundation of Goodness is dong just that. I have a few years experience in the Non Profit sector, and with that experience I have listened to hundreds of empowerment projects now for all over the world. I can honestly say that this one was one of the best organized community upliftment programs I have seen. I have find myself yearning to know more about the organization and its functions on a deeper level. I also talked to all of the employees at your organization and they all seem extremely satisfied, and have been with the organization for years." -Aneil Rajaram


	"(The Foundation of Goodness) has earned a great reputation for its genuine efforts to serve the community. I have been there couple of times and Kushil is a personal friend of mine too. I have no hesitation in naming this organization as one of the best managed charities if not the best in Sri Lanka." Aruna Rabel


	Dear Kushil, dear Helen, I truly appreciate your kind words and I know you are genuine in what you express. Of course, I also must thank both of you for the trust and faith entrusted in me. Despite many volunteers coming to work for FOG, welcoming a foreigner and treating them as part of the family is no easy task. You contributed largely to make me feel like I belong here in Sri lanka. And I know it is being said a lot, but as a naturally skeptical and critical person, I still maintain my stance that the FOG is among the top-tier NGOs out there and I will highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in getting more involved Martin Hengst


	I am very glad and moved to see the children use these (computers). You are the only institution that has informed me of the distribution and use. Russell Kern


	On behalf of The Asia Foundation and Korea Development Institute (KDI), I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to you and your staff for organizing the field visit to Seenigama during our Asian Approaches to Social Mobility Dialogue. Everyone commented that the field visit was the highlight of their visit. It was an inspirational end to a very successful workshop and we are very grateful for all your support. Dinesh deSilva Wickramanayake Country Representative- The Asia Foundation


	Thank you for the document giving details of the 8 cancer patients who would benefit from our efforts. I cannot express how happy I am to note that this little project which I embarked on is moving in the right direction. In fact, no one else, other than your Foundation could have handled this with such attention to detail. DEENA TISSERA

We have been funding this Scholarship program since 2000 & we can assert that it has not ever been handled in the manner your Organisation has!! Please keep up the very good work you do!!

Channa & Jeannie Wickremasingha

Kushil......I am speechless. Please give me time to find the right words to convey my gratitude, and those of my family, for this magical moment in our lives. In the meantime, a bottomless THANK YOU for giving us this most extraordinary experience of visiting Seenigama, and seeing first hand what hard work, and most importantly, what a beautiful heart can achieve.

Marcelle Moran

The way you recorded the expenditures for us is great and makes it very clear and easy to understand, which we are very appreciative of. Everything looks great! It has been a pleasure working with you and the entire FoG team!

Lynsie S. Clott
Magee Womancare International


	I want to thank you for spending your valuable time to show me around your Foundation of Goodness. Kushil, this is one of the most amazing projects I have seen in an environment filled with care and understanding. To see the incredible efforts made in a sustainable way to help educate and re-cycle the knowledge back into the community is truly breathe taking. This morning I was truly privileged to visit The Foundation of Goodness and meet so many special people. Tim Boon England Under 19 Cricket Coach


	On behalf of Nicole and I at MWI and the U.S. delegates we would like to express our gratitude to you and the whole FoG team for developing and coordinating a wonderful exchange program. We can’t believe this was your first youth exchange program! All of us are truly inspired by the successful impact and strategies of your foundation. As a program coordinator, I was impressed and learned a great deal about program and project development, fundraising, and nonprofit management from all of you. We miss FoG and Sri Lanka already. Good luck with your future endeavors and we hope to work with you again in the future. Warm regards, Lynsie Clott, MWI, and the U. S. delegates


	"Kushil I just wanted to thank you again for taking the time to show us around your facility. I was blown away by what you have managed to achieve on your own with a little help here and there." Mike McCormack (Deputy Managing Director, Universal Music Publishing UK)


	Dear sir Yesterday, we visited the place 'Foundation of Goodness' at Seenigama to take part in a program with YLP Students. After arriving there apart from our main purpose we were able to understand the service of yours to the nation. We were amazed to see such a well organized place for the betterment of innocent children. With the support of whole world you're doing a great job for the future of our younger generation. We went with a set of underprivileged children and they couldn't believe their ears to hear that there are people like you on this earth. So I thought to express my sincere gratitude for your generosity on be half of our students. Mr.Thushara Mendis-Manager Sports Academy, Mr.Asiri Suranga - Manager Research & developent, Ms.Dilani Weerasuriya - Manager North Development Project and Mr.Lahiru gave their fullest cooperation to make us comfortable there. Again we thank you and your team and wish you all the best to keep up the good work. Best Wishes! Inoka Gamage Teacher of English English Micro Scholarship Progrm - Beruwala


	"It was with great pleasure and a sense of excitement that I joined Stephanie to the graduation ceremony. Despite your guided tour as I gazed onto the eyes of the beneficiaries and the graduates as they received their certificates I could comprehend with clarity the processes behind those celebrations - it is the beauty of your hearts, the pain of your hard work and the tears you shed when life got tough and you say to yourself 'I will stand my ground even it it deprives me of my comfort zone - it is the unrestrained commitment of a small band of workers that provided the impetus for such great a change... Making it count when it mattered... So hats off to Kushil and his valiant horsemen!!! " Zafarullah Hassim


	''British Prime Minister David Cameron''


	Brigid Bosley Well done to everyone who helped stage this event (Australia's Ferntree Gully District Cricket Academy/ Australian Hellenic Federation combined team playing Sri Lanka's North/East combined team in historic cricket match in Kilinochchi). The players and parents will never forget the experience and the generosity of the people of Kilinochchi.

''Thank you so much Kushil. I am honestly moved by the way you reach out to people in the cruel world. It takes more than a man to do what you are doing. Cheers.''

Callistus Davy - Editor, Ceylon Today

"In October, I visited the M.C.C. Centre of Excellence just North of Galle in Sri Lanka, which provides not only medical and dental facilities for 50 surrounding villages, but also training and education. Members will recall that it was the surplus from the M.C.C. v. International XI match at Lord's in 2005 which made all this possible. Everyone is proud of the results. Quite simply, the scheme- which I would hope to replicate closer to home- is the most inspiring and most efficiently-run community-based project I have ever seen."

-Derek Brewer, Secretary & Chief Executive- M.C.C

(The new projects underway with FoG are) all part of our KPMG initiative and would continue to be part of such great action to uplift society. Because of our association with the Foundation of Goodness our people have an opportunity to help our communities.

It's been a win win relationship.

-Suren Rajakarier

Thanks Kushil, I always believe that in the hands of the believer, hearts move. In effect that's what you have done, for the graduating young people…who can predict the many acts of kindness generating from them in future.

-Sugee Kannangara

I just wanted to write to express my appreciation for your very kind hospitality during the visit to the Foundation of Goodness. I have been involved in community work now for some years but I can honestly say that the Foundation in the best example of a sustainable community project that I have ever seen.

I was incredibly impressed by the outputs from the programme and the way in which you have very clearly identified the return which individual sponsors or partners obtain from their investment.

-Derek Brewer

Chief Executive & Secretary, MCC

I was very moved when I read Richard Browne's article on cricinfo.com and decided to donate something. You guys are doing awesome work. Thank you! As a lifelong Indian cricket fan, I am grateful for the quality cricket and great joy brought to millions through the careers of Muttiah Muralitharan, Chaminda Vaas, and Kumar Sangakarra. I am grateful to them and to Mr Gunasekhara for maintaining this foundation.

Mr. Yogesh Deshmukh

My favourite current FoG story regards the female electricians. Some people talk about getting everyone involved and others do it.

Anna Demant- Planet Wheeler Foundation

Overall, the FOG concept is a great one. It is great that there are so many sectors, which allow people to explore different avenues, and thus provides the opportunity to empower a greater number of people in a greater variety of fields. This way, the locals do not have to make a living doing something they do not enjoy, and can instead make money by doing things they are genuinely interested in. The athletic facilities are incredible and really provide good opportunities for people to develop their skills and make it to national level where they can make money, as well as provides a location for exercise to keep the mind and body healthy.

Sanjiv Fernando, Volunteer

The volunteer program is good as some volunteers can really benefit FOG and the local community. Volunteers can gain so much from giving to those who are less fortunate than they are, and learn so much about a foreign culture (in the case of overseas volunteers).

Sanjiv Fernando, Volunteer

We have been very impressed with the work that happens at the FOG. All aspects of the Foundation from the facilities to the staff to the programs offered have exceeded our expectations in general it appears that Sri Lankan people have less material possessions than people in the UK, however in many ways they seem more contented. Although people in Sri Lanka may not be well off financially they don’t think twice about sharing what they have. Working with such selfless people has been a really humbling experience and I hope we can take some of the values I have witnessed here back to the UK.

ROSS WEIR & NATALIE SCOTT, Volunteers

Inspirational ! The breadth of free facilities on offer to under privileged rural people are truly remarkable. It is great to see so many people taking the opportunities offered by the FOG with both hands. People in the surrounding villages clearly adore the Foundation as was obvious when we visited the Udumulla Heartbeat Project graduation. It brings hope and focus to those who have very little and in many cases it has enabled people to go on into paid employment in order to provide for future generation of their families.

ROSS WEIR & NATALIE SCOTT, Volunteers

And we stopped over at FOG and were given the grand tour by Podi Sampath. Wow! I was rendered speechless. I've worked for, with and seen a number of organisations that do community service, but this by far was the best I've seen in terms of planning, execution, sustainability as well as transparency and accountability....

Gayathri Jayasooriya

My wife and I visited the Foundation of Goodness early this month. We were greatly impressed by the work being done to help the local people. When we arrived at the Lighthouse Hotel in Galle, the girl on reception noted that I was carrying a t-shirt from the Foundation of Goodness and said that is where she had learned her computer skills and so was able to get her position at the hotel. This is one example of the wonderful work done at the Foundation....

Mr. Gary Willetts

It will always be a pleasure for me to help you in your wonderful work. Your work at Seenigama has always stood out very positively in our research findings and that is now capture in the book published by Routledge in New Delhi--called Rebuilding Community in the Wake of. You have the best integrated model of community development that we could find....

Associate Professor Martin Mulligan
RMIT University, Melbourne

The Bryan Adams Swimming Pool is AMAZING! Thank you so much for the information and the photographs. Bryan is thrilled. it looks fantastic...

~Alicia Grimaldi, Assistant to Bryan Adams

It is just so pleasing to see dreams into realities and I congratulate you and all your team on the fantastic job to which everyone has been so committed. The outcome looks wonderful and I look forward to my... visit with great anticipation.

~Tom Seabrook, Quenby Group

We can all feel very proud with what you have achieved.... you have made a fantastic contribution to the local communities ravaged by the tsunami and I am sure that they are all extremely grateful.

~Roger Knight, former CEO, MCC

No wonder you have been so busy... Congratulation on the achievement of a lifetime.

~Jugta Kahai, Oak Island Pediatrics

Congratulation on all the great work you are doing for the betterment of humanity. The community on your villa are certainly very blessed to have someone like you to provide all the facilities for them and give them an equal opportunity in life.

~Crystal Martin

I am completely awe struck with the scale and size of the FOG Project. It has to be one of the most impressive projects of its type that I have seen, and I feel it is a showcase of best practice in rural and international development. You must be rightly proud of the many great things which it is achieving for the Sri Lankan people, and I only wish it could be replicated across the island.

~Adrian Yalland, CrickAid.net

The work you have done is amazing and you have helped so many people; not only in the area of housing but also health care, the environment, sports and much more. We really enjoy hearing of your progress and your obvious success. We would like to wish you the best of luck in inspiring other regions and empowering disadvantaged communities throughout the globe.

~ The Shane Warne Foundation

I see progress is continuing at a fast pace in the village. I would have loved to be there for the Centre of Excellence opening. You have the ability to deliver your mission that anyone i have ever met. I remember the initial concept paper for the centre of excellence and to think that it is coming to fruition is amazing.

~ Arjun R Fernando

We are really proud of you and your foundation where you all have done so much for this needy people. I am really happy that I managed to help in a very little way to this worthy cause. We will continue to support whenever possible with such projects.

~Gehan Silva

I am convinced that the project is a genuine one and what they do to help the villagers (something very rare these days) has to be applauded and admired. though i read latter about them in the Internet, I had little idea exactly what they intended to do when I took the initiative. However, after witnessing the event on the 26th and listening to Kushil in person and seeing the happy faces of the little ones, I am happy that with the help of all of you we contributed towards this good cause.

~Goerge Hettiarachchi

Your foundation is a model for others to follow since your deeds do the talking. I sincerely wish you all the very best and may your dedicated leader Kushil be granted the grace to carry on the good work. he is truly a unique person and his effort and commitment in helping the needy is such a true inspiration to most of us!

~Kokila and Dharmasiri Agalawatta

We have helped so many charitable organization, but happy to say that this is the first time we saw what is happening on the ground and most importantly where our donation has directed that deserving family. We will do our best to visit Seenigama this year too and when we do, meet you lovely people.

~Kokila and Dharmasiri Agalawatta


	Although our tour with TCS Expeditions visited several location in the Indian Ocean region, our thoughts repeatedly returned to Seenigama, where we witnessed a mix of tragedy, combined with your awesome showing of compassion and commitment. The visit to your ambitions project was one of the highlights of our tour. We compliment your incredible efforts and our family would be hounoured if we could assist your efforts... ~Jack Loew

I am amazed to realise the devotion, the commitment and the determination in you in handling the volume of charity work at Seenigama. I strongly feel that, we need a few more Kushils in Sri lanka to look after the whole of Sri Lanka.

~Ivan Sovis, Dubai

Kushil is like a god to the village. He doesn't choose people over others. He encourages everyone to continue to live.

~T.H. Nandawathi, recipient of first house built by the foundation of Goodness

Our visit to Seenigama last month was the most memorable experience of our lives. Thank you for such a warm welcome.

~Margaret Donald, author of Eli the Eliphant

Bryan and I very much appreciate your efficiency and constant feedback.

~Alicia Grimaldi (Assistant to world-famus singer, Bryan Adams)

I continue to be deeply impressed by your great achievements in favour of the poor of Seenigama and was delighted to read the wonderful news in The Age that Premier Steve Bracks travelled to your village in order to finalize a AUD 3.2 million project in partnership with the Foundation of Goodness. Please accept hearty congratulations that are due to you and your great team which is showing the rest of Sri Lanka and many parts of the world how relief should be dispersed effectively and efficiently. My very best wishes to you and your team for your continued success in the future.

~Mohan Samarasinghe

It has been a real pleasure to be of some help, and your work is a real inspiration to us - all power to you... My best wishes to you and your team and many thanks again for keeping is updated with your progress. You are achieving something truly remarkable.

~Tim Roupell

Very well done, Kushil. You are a great source of inspiration to many and this world would be such a nice place if we only had few more people like you in Governance. My congratulation and best wishes to you and your dedicated team for the wonderful success stories and I am sure you will do even better in the future.

~Sharmalee Jayasinghe

It is so frustrating to read the events taking place in Sri Lanka these days (including unfortunately the game of cricket as well). Now I read only about Unconditional Compassion on the Internet, relating to Sri Lanka [i.e. the Foundation of Goodness]. At least there is something to read and to be proud of being Sri Lankan

~George Hettiarachchi

I was truly amazed at the vast changes that had taken place since my last visit. Your effort and unconditional compassion has truly born fruit in making Seenigama a showpiece. more than the material evidence, those whom I worked with exuded happiness and gladness. They said that they were very pleased with what you are doing for them. They appreciated the efforts being made to make them productive to enable them to stand on their own feet in due time. Much merit to you!

~Naleeka de Silva


	I wanted to touch base with you to thank you so much for arranging for me to visit your incredible project in Seenigama and to reiterate what I told you on the phone. Your project is the single most comprehensive, well designed, effective and impressive facility I have ever seen in Sri Lanka. I was astonished and inspired all at once. - Clare Allen, UK

Kushil Gunasekera who is the founder of the Foundation of Goodness and a village near Seenigama (near Hikkaduwa) that has provided wonderful sports, education and other facilities for under-privileged children of all backgrounds. USAID has supported their activities. He is a wonderful man, who represents the best of Sri Lanka... ... ... I will definitely follow up on trying to get a website up that can include your and other great projects.

- Robert Blake, US Ambassador to Colombo


	The visitors from Gujarat & our own Rotary members were so happy that they were able to see for themselves, the transformation of a tsunami devastated village to what it is now - with housing projects, elders & children's homes, women's enterprise etc. etc. The team members in general & the leader in particular mentioned to me last night that they have seen & got involved in many projects after the earthquake in Gujarat a couple of years back, but have not seen a well organized & a meticulous project like what they saw at Seenigama yesterday. Thank you & Podi for all your assistance provided to visit the Foundation of Goodness. -Ari, Mid-City Rotarians, Colombo


	Thank you for your prompt response. I feel it is appropriate to let you all know how much I appreciate the manner in which you and your supporting staff executed not only our current transaction but also those in the past. Everyone appears to handle things promptly and very efficiently. It is also evident that there is excellent coordination amongst all of the personnel I dealt with. To me it simply is an exceptional standard especially for a Sri Lankan outfit. I have no hesitation in stating that your services with respect to my dealings with you were second to none anywhere worldwide. Please keep up the good work! May all of your endeavors be extremely successful in all aspects! Best regards, Shelton

I am a Sri Lankan and i just was watching travel and living channel and watched the Anthony Bourdain showand I'm very ashamed that I had to get to know about this Foundation through a program filmed and aired on a foreign network. Definitely what you have done is something beyond what any government could have done. Seeing people like you doing good to this nation actually motivated me a lot in what i plan to do in the future which is to help educate children.
I went through the website and saw how much the Foundation has spread it wings to help the people. One request- this kind of things needs to be known by many. This should not stop at Seenigama but go beyond that. I cant do much to help at the moment but I did by sharing the site on Facebook. Wish i can help the Foundation in anyway I can andIi also would like wish all the best to you Sir and the organisation. May the Blessings of the Triple Gem be with all of you.

- Sulochana

There is a man with a good brain. Where is the man with the good heart?
There is a man with good abilities. Where is the man with good behaviour?
There is a man with good creativity. Where is the man with good spirituality?
There is a man who has responsibilities. Where is the man who has fulfilled his duties?
There is a man who has power. Where is the man who has valuable feelings?
There is a man who has money. Where is the man who has humanity?

I have found him!

The property LAHIRU which means the light rays of the sun originated from the ancestors of the Gunasekera family which was inherited by the founder/trustee of the Foundation of Goodness, Mr Kushil Gunasekera.

Kushil has created development from destruction and devastation. The 2004 Tsunami claimed the lives of 120 children, youth and elders of the Seenigama village. The stories of survival and desperation leave you speechless. Kushil talks of how after the first wave came through at about 3ft. high he made his way to the Lahiru Pre School and took the 30 children to safety up high in the temple. From their he watched as the second wave came in over 30ft. high easily clearing the coconut trees along the coastline.

I am so very pleased to see the 'light rays of the sun' Kushil and the Foundation of is shining on women of the villages. They are employed as teachers, cleaners, and empowered through education in computers, haberdashery, English, hair/beauty and photography and encouraged and assisted to move into micro businesses. My heart shines every day in Seenigama.

Hayley Kirk - Sydney , Australia

At last I get time to sit down and reflect on the amazing experience we had at Seenigama. We should start with congratulations on your founding and stewardship of such a terrific multi dimensional facility. We are proud to be connected and hope to stay so for a long time.

Dave and Kerry

I'd like to show my appreciation and gratitude in giving me the opportunity to work as part of your team. It has been a real, once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. As well as a true insight to the sheer volume of work and dedication you give to the Foundation of Goodness. It really is inspiring to see the success first hand that you bring to FoG; how you take care of donors, volunteers and every staff member, all the way through to interacting with all community members. It is very difficult to describe to my family and friends in great detail what exactly FoG does and who they help (there are so many beneficiaries now) so I simply direct them to your website. - Amanda Chapple

Dear Kushil,
Thank you very much for sending me NEP-Journey So Far. I was aware of what you were planning to do. What is amazing is what has already been done and achieved in such a short period. Fantastic !

With fond wishes,

Herbert Perera

Thanks Kushil,

For allowing me the opportunity to see the Foundation at Seenigama. I was very touched by all the kids there on the day enjoying sports and having so much fun. Frazana and Sulangan really looked after me and I could feel the transformation that the Foundation is making on the lives of not only the children but also the many more that are in the class rooms, workshops, preschool and computer labs. It is truly visionary and absolutely inspirational.

I think the business model is particularly genius, it brings rigour to the operation and shifts dependency onto personal empowerment. What you get is what you sow, there is an ethic there that people can embody and find solace and dignity in their own hard work; that in the end of the day they are the masters of their own destiny.

For me the even more heartfelt is to witness the practice of disciplined compassion in the operation of the Foundation. What the Buddha and many other great sages taught have been and can be operationalised in the legal, financial and political frameworks of today, in a model understandable to both donors and beneficiaries. This is truly an art that takes a lot of wisdom to make happen. As there are many people with good intentions but few manage to build a movement from their intentions and you have done it so eloquently.

Ted Chen

You are truly amazing being!

I read an article about you how a writer had praised

you when you were asked " Do you want to get into politics?"

You said " I wouldn't barter my compassion for a vote"

Deepika Sticco

The Public Service Medal is the highest award for someone in my occupation in Australia. I am told that the selection process is quite rigorous and that many nominations are unsuccessful. Having worked on putting together nominations for other awards in the Australian Honours system, I have an understanding of the enormous effort that goes into submitting a nomination. It was no surprise to find out that you were one of the people who had contributed to my nomination and its success. Your leadership and standing in the international humanitarian field would have carried great weight. The letter you provided is quite humbling. I agree entirely with your final comment “beauty of life does not depend on how happy we are but how happy others are because of us” .

Kushil, I have been lucky to work with some incredibly inspirational people such as you, who showed me what could be achieved through the power of positive thinking, no matter how bad things were. Your compassion and great love of people, even the scoundrels, makes me try to be a better
person.

Thank you for your friendship.

~ Sue Williams (Principal Adviser Public Information Security and Emergency Management Branch Department of Premier and Cabinet)