Making early childhood education accessiable to rural Sri Lanka

At Rokidmo International, we empower educators, parents, and children in remote Sri Lankan communities with knowledge and tools for early childhood growth.

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two boys standing on road near tree at daytime

25+

Educators Trained

Years

25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

400+

50+

Programs Completed

1500+

Children Educated

Vision

Being a pioneer organization for offering the unique early childhood education, training and development for every child in Sri Lanka

Mission

Facilitating to strengthening & enhance the early childhood education by capacity building of ECD teachers and related officers. Improving & uplifting the knowledge, health, safety and nutrition of children & their families in the rural areas of Sri Lanka

Based on 25 years of work in Central Province, we have identified critical gaps that affect children, teachers and parents across Sri Lanka.

Fragmented Coordination
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black blue and yellow textile

Lack of strong links between preschools, primary schools and government

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a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
a man riding a skateboard down a street next to tall buildings
a man riding a skateboard down a street next to tall buildings
Curriculum and Educator Gap

No unified, subject‑integrated an theme based curriculum and limited teacher upgrading and capacity building pathways

Many families lack guidance on early brain development, nutrition and school readiness

Low Parental Awareness

WHAT WE SEE

Key issues in early childhood development

What we are doing and aim to continue to do

We continue to self fund our programs to the best our ability with our team but we aim to do more with you

ECD Teacher Development
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black blue and yellow textile

Developing a flexible, subject‑integrated curriculum that bridges preschool and Grade 1.

a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
a man riding a skateboard down a street next to tall buildings
a man riding a skateboard down a street next to tall buildings
ECD National Curriculum

Training ECD teachers, especially in rural communities, with English and ICT skills along with a TT manual

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Craft Activity Packs

OUR RESPONSE

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black blue and yellow textile
Democratise English

Help rural Sri Lanka access english via self thaught books (concept put together by the late Dr. Ratna Liyanage)

a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
a man riding a skateboard down a street next to tall buildings
a man riding a skateboard down a street next to tall buildings
Parent Awareness Programs
Model Pre-School/Rescource Center

Developing a flexible, subject‑integrated curriculum that bridges preschool and Grade 1.

Eco‑friendly model preschools, parent awareness programs and child health & nutrition initiatives.

How we have made an impact so far

Snapshots of learning, growth, and joy in action.

girls in classroom
girls in classroom
A group of young children playing together outdoors, surrounded by nature in a rural Sri Lankan setting.
A group of young children playing together outdoors, surrounded by nature in a rural Sri Lankan setting.
An expecting mother receiving guidance from a health educator on prenatal nutrition and emotional wellbeing.
An expecting mother receiving guidance from a health educator on prenatal nutrition and emotional wellbeing.
A community gathering where parents and teachers share experiences and resources to support child development.
A community gathering where parents and teachers share experiences and resources to support child development.
Close-up of colorful educational tools and books designed to nurture emotional intelligence in young children.
Close-up of colorful educational tools and books designed to nurture emotional intelligence in young children.

WHAT WE DID SO FAR

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Contact Us

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