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Partners & Donors

None of our work would be possible without the generosity of individuals, foundations, corporations, and governments who share our belief in education.

Lead Donors

The Harrington Family Foundation

Principal Donor

Lead donor since 2005. Over USD 22 million committed to the Scholars Programme over 18 years, enabling more than 6,000 scholarships.

Meridian Capital Trust

Principal Donor

Strategic partner since 2011. USD 8 million endowment contribution funds climate-resilient schools in Bangladesh and Cambodia.

Solaris Impact Group

Principal Donor

Corporate giving partner since 2019. Annual contributions of USD 2.5 million support STEM labs across West Africa.

The Elara Charitable Foundation

Principal Donor

Founding donor. Provided the initial USD 2 million endowment that established Luminary Foundation in 1998.

Global Partnerships

Government Partners

Sri Lanka

Ministry of Education

Partner since 1998

Kenya

Ministry of Education

Partner since 2009

Bangladesh

Ministry of Primary & Mass Education

Partner since 2001

Colombia

Ministry of National Education

Partner since 2012

Ghana

Ghana Education Service

Partner since 2010

India

Ministry of Education (Samagra Shiksha)

Partner since 2007

Philippines

Department of Education

Partner since 2013

Ethiopia

Ministry of Education

Partner since 2015

Join Our Community of Giving

We welcome partnerships with foundations, corporations, governments, and individuals who share our commitment to education equity. Our development team works closely with each partner to design giving arrangements that align with your values.

  • Named scholarship endowments
  • Programme-specific grants
  • School construction sponsorships
  • Corporate matching gift programmes
  • Planned giving and bequests
Become a Partner

Contact Our Development Team

Development Director

Ms. Nalini Wickramasinghe

Direct Line

(+94) 70 700 4 111
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