Our Story

From a Vision to a Movement

The word Sinthanai derives from Tamil Language and means THINK in its verb form and THOUGHT in its noun form. Hence the name denotes the meaning "Foundation for Knowledge".

Sinthanai Foundation is one man's vision of bridging the disparity in access to knowledge among the children who live in different parts of the world, and build an intellectually wealthy society of human beings.

In order to achieve this vision, the close friends and families of this visionary joined hands and formed Sinthanai Foundation initially in the United Kingdom. Then Sinthanai Foundation was registered as a not-for-profit organisation in Sri Lanka and established its free education centre and continues to serve the underprivileged young adults in Sri Lanka.

500+ Students

8 Years

5 Programs

UK & SL Registered

Our Journey

2018

Sinthanai Foundation established and registered in UK

2019

First batch of students enrolled in Panwila

2020

Launched online English program with global volunteers

2021

Expanded to IT skills and digital literacy training

2022

Partnership with BBC Active for educational materials

2023

International Philosophy Day celebration launched

2024

Over 500 students empowered, new programs introduced

Our Values

What Drives Us

Inclusion

We operate without discrimination based on race, religion, or gender, ensuring equal access to education for all.

Excellence

We maintain the highest standards in our educational programs, partnering with recognized institutions.

Community

We believe in the power of community-driven development and grassroots engagement.

Innovation

We embrace modern technology and methods to make education accessible and engaging.