Experience & Capacity – Page 2

05 Nov 23

An art program that showcases the talents of students from all three ethnic backgrounds

With the financial assistance of Gcerf and Helvetas, 12 schools in the Ampara District, including Samanthurai and Ugana, were selected by students between the ages of 15 and 17 for rehabilitation. These schools have been rehabilitated to address the issue of violent extremism. Additionally, a project conclusion event was held…

31 Jan 21

Social Cohesion and Reconciliation Project

GRANT DETAILS Organization Name : Social Welfare organization Ampara District – SWOAD Grant Title : Social Cohesion and Reconciliation Project Grant Period : 1st of November 2019 to 31st of January 2021 1. INTRODUCTION Communities living in the Ampara district have experienced the devastating impacts of the war as…

19 Nov 19

3 Review discussions with development officers

It’s noteworthy that the project has undertaken review discussions involving 120 Development Officers for Foreign Employment (DO-FE) in Ampara district, under the Ministry of Foreign Employment. These discussions, conducted under the supervision of DOFE Coordinator A.M. Farzan, serve to clarify the purpose of the migrant workers’ welfare associations established in…

19 Nov 19

Awareness of safe labor migration information

It’s highly commendable that 105 volunteers selected from the operational areas of this project have received essential 4-day training. The goal of this training is to equip these volunteers with the necessary knowledge and skills to create awareness about safe labor migration information among the villagers. This initiative reflects a…

19 Nov 19

Training for Association Executives to Engage in Problem-Solving Initiatives

It’s impressive to learn that measures are being taken to address the challenges faced by migrant worker families through the association. The involvement of elected executives from 30 associations and 350 members in these efforts demonstrates a collective and proactive approach. The activities undertaken, such as providing information related to…

19 Nov 19

District-level Training for Migrant Workers’ Welfare Associations

It’s commendable to note that three district-level trainings have been organized to enhance the capacity of migrant workers’ welfare associations. These training sessions, conducted with the expertise of Mrs. Monika, a consultant from the SDC organization, have engaged leaders, administrators, and employees of these associations. The primary goal is to…

19 Nov 19

Workers who have returned from abroad have been provided with industrial equipment for self-employment

It’s commendable that 54 workers, both those anticipating going abroad and those who have returned, have been selected for Occupation Guidance counseling. This initiative reflects a proactive approach to supporting individuals at different stages of their international employment journey. The provision of vocational skills training to these individuals is a…

19 Nov 19

Training for Families Seeking Vocational Skills and Opportunities Abroad.

It’s commendable to learn that pre-counseling sessions were conducted for 395 applicants who applied for industrial training under the Skill Development Program. These sessions, aimed at providing guidance and advice related to professional skills, are particularly impactful for families of migrant workers who plan to go abroad after acquiring these…

19 Nov 19

Discussion with government vocational training consultants, relevant stakeholders, project staff

It’s commendable that there have been four discussions involving Government Vocational Training Consultants, stakeholders, and project staff regarding project activities. These discussions serve as a vital platform for sharing information, clarifying project-related details, and actively involving key participants in the project process. The collaborative nature of these discussions is crucial…

19 Nov 19

Sensitization discussion on the processes of the Vocational Skill Development Programme

It’s commendable to note that a series of sensitization discussions has taken place to enlighten and engage various stakeholders in the Skill Development Program. A total of 17 discussions have been conducted, involving 551 leaders from village-level organizations and government officials. Additionally, three discussions have included 90 volunteers. These sensitization…