Dear Dhamma friends of Alōkō Buddhist Center,
We have successfully conducted the “Alōkō Pradāna” computer donation. It is with great pleasure and heartfelt gratitude to the donors that we share this happy news. Our story begins like this.
Request
Mr. U.K Nalin Ananda, the newly appointed principal of Malamura Primary School, has contacted Bhanthe Dhammaloka and asked to find someone or an organization who could sponsor to buy a computer for their school. Following the request, on April 3rd, 2023, we put up a post on our website, and also published it on the ALŌKŌ facebook page at the same time. Our target was to collect USD570, which was equivalent to 180000 Sri Lankan Rupees.
Response
A few hours after uploading the post, on the next day, Brother Donny Loo sent us a message and mentioned that he and his group of friends, coordinated by Mrs Lim, were willing to bear 100% of the cost.
Without hesitation, we said sadhu and gave it a go. We put up a quick update note in the comment section, below the facebook post, for others to know. By then, however, some other friends had also collected some money and they were still willing to share their sum for this good cause. Therefore, the only option left at that point of time was to expand the beneficiary list, and that received a very positive response. A special thanks must go to Madam Siew Mee Lee for her generous contribution, and coordination by collecting enough funds to buy three more computers. At the end of the day, we had enough funds to purchase four laptop computers, adding two more schools to the beneficiary list.
Beneficiaries of the Charity
- G/ Malamura Primary School in Galle district (laptop, television and sound system)
- G/ Sirisunanda Middle School, Mapalagama of Galle district (laptop)
- M/ Dharmaraja Middle School, Hiththetiya of Matara district (laptop)
Conclusion
As published in the post, on 09th April 2023, we managed to meet all three heads of schools and handed over our gifts. Besides the laptop computer, a television with a sound system for multimedia playback was also given to the Malamura school. Those items were also requested by the principal, and we found it needful too. Hence, the money which was meant to purchase the fourth laptop computer was instead used to buy the television and sound system.
On 17th April, the back to school day after the new year break, the children of each school were given access to use the computer for the first time.
Lastly, let us share our heartfelt appreciation with a “BIG SADHU!” to all those who have contributed to this noble cause. To those who find it a missed opportunity, we still thank you for your kindness.
May you and your loved ones always be blessed with good health, peace and prosperity!
With Metta,
Bhanthe Ginnaliye Dhammaloka
Bhanthe Kotapola Rahula
Name of sponsors | Donated Items |
1. Lam Weng Yuen |
Two computers / a TV / a sound system |
2. Looi Kok Soon |
Name of sponsors | Donated Items |
1. Selina Lew | One computer |
2. Donny Loo | |
3. Wilson Loo | |
4. Mr & Mrs CE Lim | |
5. Ms Ong Poh Yim | |
6. Choo Min Joo | |
7. Mr & Mrs Ong Hock Hin | |
8. Ong Zheong Teck | |
9. Lim Geok Hua | |
10. Dr Juliet | |
11. Lee Ooi Peng | |
12. Tang Soo Yee @Annie | |
13. Lim Chai Gaik | |
14. Chew Ling Ling & Family | |
15. Anna Chuah | |
16. Mr and Mrs Goh | |
17. Mrs Lai | |
18. Lim Siew Kim & Family | |
19. Dolly & Alex | |
20. Bok and Loh Kim Chooi | |
21. Ooi Phaik Mui | |
22. Uncle Sam Ooi | |
23. KMC Mrs Yeoh | |
24. Tan Bee Keng & Family | |
25. Ex-classmate Ong Mei Lean | |
26. Joyce Chuah | |
27. ( Sis Jean – Ampang ) Phang Chung Loong & Family | |
28. Mrs Ong | |
29. Kok Boon | |
30. Francis Cheong | |
31. Dexter How | |
32. Brenda How | |
33. Yee Yoon Chong & Family | |
34. Bernice Tan & Family | |
35. Yeap Kok Sim & Family | |
36. Lew Yeok Su & Family | |
37. Lew Yeok Leng & Family | |
38. Quah Pek Chin | |
39. Yeoh Kek Eng & Family | |
40. Chua Kwee Shiang & Family |