2024 – Support for the Nissarana Vanaya Centre
In 2024, IBF provided financial support to the spiritual centre Nissarana Vanaya in Sri Lanka. This contribution assists the monastic community, helps maintain the monastery, and supports ongoing spiritual activities. It reflects IBF’s commitment to promoting meditation, inner peace, and Buddhist values.
2023 – Support for the Prenatal Unit of Trincomalee Hospital
In 2023, IBF donated feeding tubes for premature infants to the hospital in Trincomalee, helping improve the care provided to newborns requiring specialised support. This contribution strengthened essential medical equipment dedicated to vulnerable infants.
2022 – “Helping Hand” Project for 100 Families in Kandy
In 2022, IBF co-organised the “Helping Hand” project in partnership with Play With Fairplay and a local association in Sri Lanka, in response to the severe economic crisis affecting the country. The initiative enabled the funding and distribution of food parcels to more than 100 disadvantaged families living in several underserved areas of Kandy. As part of the project, a public event was held in Geneva to raise awareness about the humanitarian situation, while Play With Fairplay led the fundraising efforts, including a funding request submitted to one council of the Canton of Geneva.
This project was particularly meaningful as it was largely carried out by young volunteers of Sri Lankan cultural background, some of whom were born in Switzerland, combining solidarity, cultural identity, and community engagement to provide concrete support to families most affected by the crisis.
2021 – Distribution of Essential Items for Pregnant Women (Sri Lanka)
In 2021, IBF carried out a pilot project, initiated by our resident monk, to distribute essential items to pregnant women facing vulnerability in Sri Lanka. This initiative offered vital support to expectant mothers during a challenging social and economic period.
2020 – Food Aid During the COVID-19 Crisis (Geneva)
In 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, IBF provided financial support to a local Geneva-based organisation delivering food assistance to people facing hardship. This contribution strengthened emergency aid efforts during a particularly critical time.
For additional details regarding projects completed up to 2024, please contact the IBF committee:
ibfgeneva1991@gmail.com