Suriya Lamai | Children of the Sun
The “Children of the Sun – Suriya Lamai” project was founded and has been led since 2003 by Venerable Bhikkhunī Visuddhi. Suriya Lamai supports monasteries, homes for children and youth, as well as families who have found themselves in difficult life situations, primarily in Sri Lanka.
The assistance is directed to those who truly need it — children without support, the sick, and socially disadvantaged families. It is not only one-time aid, but long-term care: providing education, food, a safe environment, and opportunities for growth.
Behind each of these places are real lives that, through this support, can gradually mature — quietly, steadily, and without display. Many families in Sri Lanka are still in need of support.
If you feel moved to take part, we invite you to explore the individual Suriya Lamai projects below.
Support for the Children
Children are among the most vulnerable beings, fully dependent on the care of others. The Suriya Lamai project therefore focuses primarily on supporting children and mothers in poor and crisis-affected areas. We help where it is most needed and create opportunities for a more dignified life.
This page presents an overview of the projects carried out by Karuna Sevena between 2012 and 2025. Each of these initiatives was made possible through the generosity of donors and guided by the intention to offer meaningful support where it was most needed.With gratitude, we share this part of our journey as a reflection of compassion, generosity, and collective effort.
Three girls in Sri Lanka, who grew up without family support and in very difficult conditions, were given a chance for change through the Suriya Lamai project. Following the recommendation of Venerable bhikkhunī Visuddhi, Karuṇā Sevena took them under its care, providing for their basic needs and access to education. Today, all three girls attend school and their lives are gradually transforming into more stable and dignified ones.
Our assistance focuses on families in remote areas of Sri Lanka. Suriya Lamai provides these families with food, clothing, and medical care. Our priority is to improve their living standards, provide long-term medical support, and promote education for children as well as illiterate adults.
The “Children of the Sun – Suriya Lamai” project was founded and has been led since 2003 by Venerable Bhikkhunī Visuddhi. Suriya Lamai supports monasteries, homes for children and youth, as well as families who have found themselves in difficult life situations, primarily in Sri Lanka.
Suriya Lamai helps unprivileged families in Sri Lanka, especially those living in areas affected by natural disasters. Our help consist in providing food, water, clothing, blankets, medicines and shelters, however, the journey to those remote destinations is often very challenging, and dangerous.
We support underprivileged Hill Country Tamil families in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka by providing essential food supplies, powdered milk, and school materials, with a focus on long-term support for the most vulnerable households.
Support of the venerable Bhikkhunī Visuddhi and activities of the Association Karuṇā Sevena:
Bank account for donations:
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Account number: 6855679001/5500
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Account holder: Karuṇā Sevena Association
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IBAN: CZ49 5500 0000 0068 5567 9001
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SWIFT: RZBCCZPP
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Address: Slezská 3, 796 01 Prostějov, Czech Republic
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Email: karuna.sevena.en@gmail.com
The funds are used to cover the basic monastic needs of the venerable bhikkhunī Visuddhi
such as robe, food, medicine and abode this also covers transportation, accommodation, air tickets, etc.) distribution of books,
the furnishing of the ārāma Karuṇā Sevena, insurance, utility bills, etc. Tax-deductible in the Czech Republic.
Please state the reason for the donation with the following note "For the Association Karuna Sevena."
Neither of the above is a public collection, and therefore we ask all donors to add their contact information to their gift, so that we can issue a donation agreement contract or a donation receipt. We thank all the donors.
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