Field work

Our Projects

Student teams partner with communities and organisations around the world to design, prototype and deploy appropriate health and social technologies. An index of what they have been building.

10: Projects
4: Regions
2: Cohorts

2025–2026

6 projects

Philippines

Data Management for a Children's Dental Health Clinic in the Philippines

Assist a children's dental clinic by creating or modifying a simple, intuitive data interface. This project will ease data input and improve the communication system between the clinic and the children it serves.

data managementdental healthchildren

2025–2026→

PhilippinesPhilos Health

Data Management for Hypertension Patients in the Philippines

Create a system to streamline data flow between a local health center and Philos Health. This vital tool will help track at-risk residents and ensure health workers are updated on drug prescriptions and hypertension management plans.

data managementhypertensionhealth center

2025–2026→

Sri LankaUniversity of Kelaniya

Community Health Technology Collaboration with the University of Kelaniya

Collaborate with undergraduates from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Kelaniya. Brainstorm and integrate innovative technology solutions into their Community Attachment Program, gaining direct insights from medical students to enhance real-world project outcomes. For this project, students will select one of two proposed project options to join.

health technologymedical educationUniversity of Kelaniya

2025–2026→

Sri LankaTwo Leaves Trust Foundation

Community Health Screening in Haputale

Enhance community screening programs in partnership with the Two Leaves Trust Foundation to improve health access and outcomes for rural communities.

community healthhealth screeningHaputale

2025–2026→

Sri LankaTwo Leaves Trust Foundation

Drone Technology for Medicine Delivery in Haputale

Partner with the Two Leaves Trust Foundation to utilize drone technology to deliver life-saving medicine, dramatically cutting transfer times to remote communities in Haputale that are hard to reach due to challenging terrain.

drone deliverymedicine logisticsrural healthcare

2025–2026→

Sri LankaTwo Leaves Trust Foundation

Telemedicine Implementation in Haputale

Continue developing our telemedicine app, HapuTele, with the Two Leaves Trust Foundation. This project aims to enhance healthcare delivery in rural communities through integrated hardware and software solutions, while also empowering local youth by providing IT training for future technical support.

telemedicineHapuTelerural healthcare

2025–2026→

2023–2024

4 projects

Hong KongChristian Action

Social Integration Program for Ethnic Minority Teens in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, as a diverse city, is home to a significant population of ethnic minorities who often face cultural and social barriers. This project recognizes the importance of fostering inclusivity and providing support to these teenagers, promoting their active participation and integration into society.

workshop planningChinese teachingHong Kong

2023–2024→

ThailandUniversity of Peradeniya

Behavioral Change Interventions of Workers in Pai, Thailand

Thailand is home to a significant number of low-income workers who often struggle to find meaningful ways to spend their idle time. Due to financial constraints and limited resources, these individuals may face difficulties in accessing recreational facilities, educational opportunities, and other activities that can contribute to their overall well-being. Engaging in healthy behaviors during idle time is crucial for maintaining physical and mental health, reducing stress, and enhancing overall quality of life.

workshop planningEnglish learningPai Thailand

2023–2024→

Sri LankaHummingbirdhabit

Repurposing Waste with Plastic-to-Fuel T3 Processor for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, like many other countries, faces significant challenges in managing its plastic waste, leading to environmental pollution and health hazards. Plastic waste poses a severe threat to Sri Lanka's ecosystems, including its rivers, oceans, and landfills. The improper disposal and lack of effective recycling infrastructure contribute to the accumulation of plastic waste, exacerbating the environmental impact. The aim is to convert plastic wastes in rural Sri Lanka areas into useful hydrocarbon fuel through the T3 reactor. This is the 2nd year of the project — the previous SIGHT team has successfully carried out experiments in the CBE teaching lab with an electricity-powered heating plate (1170W / 540ºC).

sustainable waste managementtea estateT3 Processor

2023–2024→

Sri LankaGreen Life Generation

Sustainable Waste Upcycling Model in Sri Lanka

When addressing the issue of waste, it is crucial to consider the significant contribution made by various sources such as plastic wrapping, boxes, and food packaging. In the past, many individuals adopted an "out of sight, out of mind" mentality, neglecting the accumulation of waste within their own households. However, the emergence of the small-scale social enterprise "Green Life Generation", founded by Mrs. Savandie Abeyratna, has shed light on the importance of repurposing waste. Over time, the venture has expanded its operations from a modest family workshop of repurposing waste to a small-scale production chain of upcycling waste.

sustainable waste managementupcyclingresponsible consumption

2023–2024→