About CandleAid
Since 1995 CandleAid’s mission has been to enhance the quality of life for the poor and less fortunate in Sri Lanka. CandleAid addresses basic human needs such as education, health, food and community development.
Additionally, CandleAid supports community development projects to improve the lives of impoverished individuals and families.
Each initiative is thoroughly evaluated for viability, authenticity and suitability before being approved by the Board of Directors.
Programme heads, reporting to designated directors, collaborate with project assistants and a network of voluntary coordinators to implement these projects.

The LBW Trust’s Partnership with CandleAid Lanka
The Sri Lankan government covers tuition costs. CandleAid provides stipends to assist students with living expenses. Since 2012, the LBW Trust has partnered with Candle Aid to support severely disadvantaged students in pursuing tertiary education.
The LBW Trust supports the Education Sponsorship Programme which provides monthly financial assistance to students from low-income families.
2012
First batch of 50 students sponsored by The LBW Trust under CandleAid Lanka’s Education Sponsorship Programme.
2017
Third batch of 50 students sponsored by The LBW Trust under CandleAid Lanka’s Education Sponsorship Programme.
2021
The LBW Trust has assisted 443 undergraduates since September 2012.
2024
Since 2012, The LBW Trust has assisted 608 undergraduates.
Dive deeper into The LBW Trust’s support for CandleAid Lanka

CandleAid Achievements in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan students achieve remarkable academic and personal successes.

LBW Trust Scholars Awarded
Meet two LBW Trust students awarded prestigious scholarships for success.


CandleAid’s Impact in 2023
LBW Trust’s 2023 partnership with CandleAid was a beacon of hope.

‘There’s nothing quite like meeting these students’
In January 2023, Mike Coward visited Candle Aid.