Youth Development

16 Nov 23

HIV/AIDS awareness seminar for students who are going abroad for vocational training in the future

SWOAD organized an HIV/AIDS awareness seminar for students who are going abroad for vocational training with the help of CDS organization on 16.011.2023. This seminar was conducted for 40 students who are pursuing vocational training at Karaitivu Vocational Training Center. The awareness seminar was conducted by trained resource persons K.…

24 Jun 15

An agreement signing event to create business opportunities in SWOAD

Social Welfare Organisation in Ampara District (SWOAD) with the help of World University Service of Canada (WUSC) has signed an agreement between SWOAD, WUSC and ABTA to provide vocational training courses to youth in Amparai district for job vacancies in the tourism sector and thereby. this eventheld on the 24th…

20 Nov 12

WUSC Country Director’s Visit: Project Activities Discussion and Review

On October 17, 2012, the Country Director of WUSC (World University Service of Canada) visited and engaged in discussions to review the project activities. This visit and review session suggest a commitment to monitoring and assessing the progress of the project. Such interactions with key stakeholders, including the Country Director,…

20 Nov 11

Capturing Community-Level Changes in Youth through Video Documentation.

On May 11, 2011, a Gender Officer visited the Colombo WUSC head office as part of a study conducted through a video document. The purpose of this visit was to capture and document the changes that had transpired among the youth at the community level due to the Youth Transition…

20 Nov 11

Celebrating Reintegration and Exchange of Experiences in Thambatta.

An event was organized to celebrate the reintegration of all the young men and women who were part of the Youth Transition Program. The event took place on 06/05/2011 at the Swat Training Center in Thambatta. The occasion included the exchange of views and experiences among the participants. Here are…

20 Nov 11

Life Skills and Development Workshops for War and Disaster-Affected Youth in Amparai District.

A program was initiated in Amparai district with the aim of supporting young men and women who were directly and indirectly affected by war situations and disasters. The program had several objectives, including fostering a sense of life among the youth, reintegrating them into society, promoting educational and economic development,…

20 Nov 11

Discussion on Bank Loan Assistance Scheme to Guide Vocational Training Graduates on Career Opportunities.

On 24.05.2011, a discussion took place at Suwat Headquarters Training Hall. The focus of the discussion was on procedures related to the Bank Loan Assistance Scheme. Bank managers were invited to provide guidance to students who had completed vocational training courses. Here are the key details: Date and Venue: The…

20 Nov 11

Vocational Training Program Provides Skills in Cosmetology, Electromagnetism, Tailoring, Driving, and Air Conditioner Repair

Under the Vocational Training Program, 105 young men and women in the Divisional Secretariat Divisions of Alayadivembu, Thirukovil, and Kalmunai received vocational training in various fields. The training was supported by ODW/UNICEF, and the program included the following: Training Fields: Vocational training was provided in cosmetology, electromagnetism, tailoring, driving, and…

16 Nov 08

In educational grant Program Provides 150 A/L Students in 7 Divisions Offering 75,000 Rupees per Month for 12 Months.

Under the Educational Grant Program, financial support was provided to 150 high-achieving students who were selected based on specific criteria. Each student received an educational grant of 75,000 rupees per month for 12 months, totaling 900,000 rupees per student. This program was implemented in seven Divisional Secretary Divisions, namely Pottuvil,…

16 Nov 08

Evening Classes for Ordinary and Advanced Level Students

In 2008, as part of the Education Development Program, evening time classes were organized for ordinary level and advanced students in schools. The financial support for these classes came from DCA (Dan Church Aid) and Diakonia, amounting to a total cost of 493,000.00 rupees. The classes were conducted in the…