Caring for Orphans Since 1962
A home, an education and a loving Islamic upbringing for around 600 children across our Makola and Malwana homes in Sri Lanka.
A Nurturing Islamic Upbringing
A secure and caring environment where every destitute child can experience love, gain self-confidence and benefit from a good education.
Your Generosity Changes Lives
A saying attributed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ describes the one who cares for an orphan as being close to him in Paradise. (Sahih Bukhari)
Welcome to Makola Muslim Orphanage
The Makola Muslim Orphanage, a non-profit charitable institution, has been in existence since 1962. From its humble beginnings, it has grown to be one of the largest and best-run orphanages in Sri Lanka.
The orphanages are located at Makola (Anwarul Uloom Arabic School) and at Malwana (Yathama School). Both institutions are managed by qualified and experienced principals, tutorial staff and wardens, and are under the strict supervision of the Board of Trustees.
Presently, there are approximately 600 orphans resident in the orphanage, ranging from the very young to the late teens. Special wardens ensure that each child is looked after, given due attention and cared for from a young age, giving every child the opportunity to develop in a secure environment.
Support Our MissionOrphans Cared For
Years of Service
Homes in Makola & Malwana
Full Housing Capacity
How We Care for Every Child
Meeting the spiritual, academic and physical needs of every orphan in our care, body, mind and soul
Religious Education
Qur’an, Islamic studies and a values-based upbringing at our Anwarul Uloom Arabic School in Makola, shaping children into worthy, God-conscious citizens.
Formal Education
Structured schooling from a young age at Yathama School, Malwana, giving every child, many admitted between ages 4 and 10, a strong academic foundation.
Care & Shelter
A safe home, nutritious meals and dedicated wardens for around 600 children, from the very young to the late teens, in a secure and loving environment.
Yathama College of Technology
A dream project offering technical training with a formal structure, equipping our students with the skills and qualifications to gain employment and become self-reliant.
Yathama Tower
An ambitious waqf endowment project of the orphanage, now progressed to the eighth floor, built to secure a lasting source of income for the children in our care.
Bakery & Goat Farm
Self-sustaining ventures, including the Yathama Bakery and a goat farm, that provide practical income and food security for the orphanage community.
Moments Through the Years
A look back at the visits, milestones and everyday moments that have shaped our journey since 1962
Latest Updates
Stay informed about our recent achievements and ongoing initiatives
Eid ul-Adha 1440 Celebrations
Our orphans were treated to a grand Eid-ul-Adha celebration at the Yathama School hostel in Malwana, with the day’s festivities telecast live on Vasantham TV.
Yathama Tower Waqf Project
The Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah is funding the first phase of the Yathama Tower endowment project with a US$10 million loan; construction has progressed to the eighth floor.
Honouring Our Best Students
At the orphanage’s 51st anniversary ceremony, the Old Boys’ Association honoured the top-performing students from both the Makola and Malwana schools.