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Donor Supported Program

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. Premalathan and Anandarasa.
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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 leaders of migrant workers.
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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 well as the Tsunami. Families […]
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Providing Drinking Water to 240 Families in Sagamam under EU-ACAP Project

Under the EU-ACAP project, a notable achievement was accomplished in the Sagamam region, where 240 families gained access to clean drinking water. This initiative reflects the project’s commitment to addressing essential needs and improving living conditions in the community. Access to clean water is crucial for promoting health, hygiene, and overall well-being, and such efforts […]
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Self-Supporting Group Products Sale center Opening in Kalmunai and Thirukovil Areas.

To promote local production and support self-supporting groups, the sale of their products under the Diakonia project was officially inaugurated in Kalmunai and Thirukovil areas. The opening ceremony took place at 11:00 am on February 15 and 16, 2012, under the leadership of regional administrative officers. This initiative likely aimed to boost local entrepreneurship, empower […]
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Street Drama Raises Awareness on Violence Against Women in Villages

As part of the EU-ACAP (European Union – Action Against Corruption and Trafficking of Human Beings in India and Nepal) program, a street drama was conducted in the villages of Thandiyadi, Sirivallipuram, Vinayakapuram, and Gudinilam. The objective of this initiative was to raise awareness about violence against women. Street dramas are effective tools for community […]
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Police Women’s Desk Foundation Stone Ceremony and Vinayakapuram Inscription Event

On October 17, 2012, as part of the EU-ACAP project, ceremonies were conducted under two initiatives: Police Women Desk Foundation Stone Ceremony: The foundation stone ceremony for the Police Women Desk took place, indicating the commencement of the construction or establishment of a dedicated space for addressing women’s issues within the police department. Vinayakapuram Inscription […]
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