Funding Partners

20 Jan 24

ASI Meeting at Colombo on 20.01.2024

02 Jan 24

Discussion meeting of the 1st Executive meeting of Amparai District Sustainable Infrastructure Peoples Forum

The 1st Committee meeting of the People’s Forum for Amparai District Sustainable Infrastructure which was formed jointly by SWOAD and ASI was held on 02.01.2024 under the leadership of Mr. S. Senthurajah, the founder and associate of SWOAD at the head office of Akkaraipattu. In this discussion, the future activities…

21 Nov 23

Empower Project Success Story

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.…

09 Nov 23

HIV/AIDS Awareness Seminar on 09.11.2023

With the financial support of Community Development Services (CDS), SWOAD organized an HIV/AIDS awareness seminar for migrant workers’ union leaders to educate them about HIV/AIDS and how to protect themselves from infection. The training session took place at the SWOAD Akkaraipattu headquarters on Thursday, with the participation of 32 union…

05 Nov 23

A Learning Resource Center was inaugurated at Sammanthurai Sennel Sakira School

Under the EMPOWER project, which is being implemented by SWOAD with financial support from GCERF and Helvetas, the aim is to enhance students’ resilience against violent extremism. In this endeavor, one school has been selected in each of the following areas: Thirukovil, Sammanthurai, Dhangamam, Navithanveli, and Ugana in Ampara district.…

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…

21 Dec 22

Empower Project Final Newsletter

21 Nov 22