Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Child Action Lanka (CAL) is dedicated to improving the lives of children in Sri Lanka through its alternative care centres. Operating nationwide, CAL focuses on creating a brighter future for underprivileged children by providing access to education, child protection, essential health and nutrition support. In addition, CAL extends its assistance to women affected by domestic abuse, ensuring a holistic, community-based approach to sustainable development.

One of CAL's most impactful initiatives on the East Coast is the Batticaloa Child Development Centre (CDC)-a long-standing project established in 2012. Initially structured as a network of satellite centres serving five rural communities, the model evolved when CA...