You Are Seen.You Belong Here.
Walking alongside children, women, and communities across six nations. 100% of every dollar goes directly to the people.
We Didn't Start a Program.
We Started by Listening.
P61 Project Initiatives was founded on one simple conviction: every person, regardless of their circumstances, is worthy of being seen, known, and believed in. Our role is not to rescue—it's to walk alongside people and help them discover who they were always meant to be.
Why We Exist
Across Kenya, Sri Lanka, Burundi, India, Myanmar, and Ethiopia, we work alongside communities that have often been overlooked. Not as outsiders with a program to deliver—but as people who showed up, built trust, and stayed.
We are an Australian-registered non-profit with a transparent model: 100% of every dollar goes directly to the people and projects on the ground. No admin fees. No overhead. We know every person by name.
This is relationship-based community development—supporting people, empowering them with tools and confidence, and releasing them to lead their own futures.
How We Show Up
Relationship-based, not transactional. We build trust before we build programs. Every person we work with is treated as someone with something valuable to contribute.
What We Believe
Every person carries inherent worth and unique potential. We don't see broken communities—we see communities that haven't yet had the right conditions to thrive.
Our Commitment
Total financial transparency. Every dollar accounted for. Direct accountability to every person who walks alongside us.
The People Behind P61
Co-founded by Rueben Sarvananthan & Ambassador Luke Iwunze (Papa Luke)
Rueben Sarvananthan
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Driven by a conviction that every person deserves to know they belong. Rueben leads P61 with creativity, heart, and an unwavering belief in the power of identity and purpose.
✉️rueben@captureyourpurpose.comAmbassador Luke Iwunze
Papa Luke — Ambassador for Biafra
Co-Founder & President
A leader with deep roots across Africa and beyond. Ambassador Luke brings vision, integrity, and a commitment to empowering communities—co-founding P61 with the conviction that every person deserves to reach their full potential.
"We didn't set out to build an organisation. We met people. We heard their stories. We saw what they were capable of—and we couldn't walk away. That's how P61 began. Not with a business plan, but with a conviction that every person deserves the opportunity to reach their potential."
— Rueben Sarvananthan, Co-Founder
Support. Empower. Release.
We work alongside communities to build local capacity, strengthen wellbeing, and create pathways to self-sufficiency. Here's what that looks like across nations.
Every Child Deserves a Fair Start
From dance studios in Colombo to classrooms in Nairobi, we create safe environments where children build confidence, develop skills, and access opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach.
Through the P61 Mighty Step Academy of Dance in Sri Lanka, 400+ children weekly develop self-expression, discipline, and a sense of belonging through movement and the arts.
When Women Lead, Communities Thrive
Research consistently shows that investing in women delivers the highest social return. When a woman gains confidence and capability, her entire family and community benefits.
Through the E-girl Empowerment Initiative, we create safe, supportive spaces where young women develop leadership skills, build self-worth, and connect with mentors who help them chart their own path.
Sport Builds Discipline and Resilience
Sport teaches young people teamwork, discipline, and perseverance — skills that translate directly into education, employment, and community leadership. The P61 Rugby Academy in Kenya provides structured, safe environments where young people are supported, empowered, and set up for long-term success.
Mercy, Don & Dim — Yangon
Three sisters dedicated their lives to caring for young children whose families couldn't afford education or food. They created a safe, nurturing environment where children could learn, eat, and develop.
Sadly, their home was taken away. We are working with them to rebuild a safe environment and secure land so they and the children can continue to thrive.
Real People. Measurable Change.
Across six nations, lives are being transformed. These are not statistics — they are people we know by name, families we walk alongside, and communities discovering their potential.
Education Sponsorships
Meet Stephanie and David — two young lives being transformed through education. Their stories represent the heart of what P61 does: walking alongside families to unlock potential that was always there.
Explore Education Sponsorships
Mighty Step Academy of Dance
Founded by Jeremiah James, the Academy inspires 400+ children weekly through dance across Colombo. Every step declares: I belong. I have value. I was made for more.
Three Boys Found a Family
After losing their mother to cancer, three boys now have a loving home. They are growing up knowing they are valued, wanted, and full of potential.
Mercy, Don & Dim
Three sisters created a safe haven for children whose families couldn't afford education or food. Their home was taken — we're working with them to rebuild.
Dawit Mekonnen
A youth leader and amputee who strives for independence. P61 supports him until he becomes self-sufficient — his passion for young people proves that purpose is stronger than circumstance.
Identity is stronger than circumstance.
India Mission
Walking alongside communities in India, building relationships and empowering people to discover who they were always meant to be.
Every person carries a seed of greatness.
Every one of these stories is possible because someone chose to walk alongside.
Become Part of the StoryThis Isn't About Giving.
It's About Belonging.
When you walk with us, you're stepping into a family that stretches across six nations. You're not a donor—you're a partner in something real.
Stand With Us
Share our story. Your voice carries weight—use it to amplify theirs.
Partner With Us
Let's have a real conversation about how we can walk together and create impact.
Join the Journey
Come with us on our next trip. See the impact firsthand.
Walk Alongside Real People
Every single dollar goes 100% directly to the people and projects. We don't hold any money. When you give, you're not funding an organization—you're empowering real people to discover who they were meant to be.
Ways to Make a Difference
$10
Stationery Pack
Give a child the tools they need to learn—and the message that their education matters.
$50/mo
Walk With a Woman
Support a woman's journey of discovering her identity and purpose.
$100/mo
Provide Shelter
Give a family the security of a safe home—the foundation for everything else.
Partnership Levels
Advocate Partner
$1,000/month
Walk alongside a specific project. Receive personal updates and build a direct connection with the people you're supporting.
Impact Partner
$500/month
Sustain multiple projects across nations. Keep dance academies running, families supported, and communities growing.
Legacy Partner
Sponsor a Year
Full project sponsorship
Sponsor an entire project for a full year. Your legacy lives on through the lives you transform.
ABN: 69 429 953 918 · Australian Registered Non-Profit · 100% goes directly to projects
The People Behind P61
We know every person we work with by name. Every dollar goes 100% directly to the people and projects on the ground — no admin fees, no overhead, just real relationships.
Rueben Sarvananthan
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Driven by a conviction that every person deserves to know they belong. Rueben leads P61 with creativity, heart, and an unwavering belief in the power of identity and purpose.
✉️rueben@captureyourpurpose.com
Ambassador Luke Iwunze
Papa Luke — Ambassador for Biafra
Co-Founder & President
A leader with deep roots across Africa and beyond. Ambassador Luke brings vision, integrity, and a commitment to empowering communities — co-founding P61 with the conviction that every person deserves to reach their full potential.
Gertrude Sarvananthan
Founder, E-girl Empowerment Initiative
Founded the E-girl Empowerment Initiative with passion and authenticity. Through podcasts, events, mentorship, and digital platforms, Gertrude is building a movement where every voice matters and every dream is valid.
Jeremiah James
aka Uncle Jiggy James
Founder, Mighty Step Academy
Inspires 400+ children weekly through dance across Sri Lanka. Jeremiah founded the Mighty Step Academy with the belief that every child deserves to know they belong and have value.
Let's Connect
Grab a coffee, jump on a Zoom call, or send us an email. We'd love to share the vision and explore how we can walk together.
The Principles That
Guide Everything We Do
P61 is built on a deep conviction that every person carries potential, dignity, and worth. This belief shapes how we show up — in every nation, at every table, with every person we work alongside.
Support — Not Dependency
We build relationships, not reliance. Every person we work alongside is treated as someone with the capacity to contribute — not as a passive recipient. Our goal is always local ownership and long-term sustainability.
Empower — Dignity First
Before we deliver any program, we recognise the individual. A child in Sri Lanka is not "a case number" — they are a young person with potential. A woman in Myanmar is not "a statistic" — she is a leader in the making.
Release — Local Roots, Global Reach
From Kenya to Sri Lanka, Burundi to Myanmar, India to Ethiopia — we operate through trusted local relationships. We don't parachute in. We build over time, with people who know their communities best, and release them to lead.
What We Stand For
We believe every human being carries inherent worth and unique potential. We don't see broken communities. We see communities that haven't yet had the right conditions to thrive. That belief is not a slogan — it's the reason we cross oceans, sit at tables, and stay when others leave.
Every Great Partnership
Starts With a Conversation
Whether you have a question, want to get involved, or simply want to learn more — we'd love to hear from you. Your message goes directly to our team.
Reach Out Directly
Frequently Asked
Where does my money go?
100% goes directly to the people and projects. No admin fees, no overhead.
Is P61 a registered non-profit?
Yes. Australian registered non-profit. ABN: 69 429 953 918.
Can I visit the projects?
Absolutely. We welcome people to join us on trips and see the impact firsthand.
Send Us a Message
Your message is sent directly to our team. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.