Experience & Capacity – Page 10

Livelihood Scheme Boosts 50 Families with 250,000.00 Rupees Worth of Business Equipmen

November 14, 2008
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It appears that, under the Livelihood Scheme, support was provided to enhance economic opportunities for community members in the operational area. The scheme involved: Business Equipment Distribution: Fifty member families were given business equipment with a total value of 250,000.00 rupees. This support likely aimed at helping families establish or…

14 Nov 07

Awareness Seminars Reach 60 Tamil, Sinhala, and Muslim Villages, Addressing Government Assistance Access

In 2007, a comprehensive awareness program was carried out, reaching 60 villages with diverse communities, including Tamil, Sinhala, and Muslim populations. These villages were located in Divisional Secretary Divisions such as Pottuvil, Thirukovil, Karaithivu, Kalmunai, Sammanthurai, Navithanveli, Ugana, and others. The program aimed to inform the communities about various government…

14 Nov 07

Establishes Vocational Training Centers for Carpentry and Electrical Skills

It appears that, with the financial assistance of the World University of Canada (WUSC), vocational training initiatives were undertaken. Specifically, NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) level vocational training buildings were established, and training programs such as Carpentry Furniture and Electrician were conducted. Upon completion of the training, students were awarded NVQ…

14 Nov 07

Provides Business Equipment to 117 Families for Aiding Income Recovery Post-Tsunami

In 2007, as part of the Providing Cash for Grant project, 117 families selected from the areas of Pottuvil, Thirukovil, Karaitivu, and Kalmunai were provided with business equipment. The initiative was aimed at improving the income of individuals who had lost their jobs due to the tsunami. The support for…

14 Nov 07

Home Gardening and Seed Distribution Training

It seems that in 2007, a program was initiated with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the guidance of the Department of Agriculture. SWOAD provided training related to home gardening and distributed seeds to 500 families. The primary goal of this initiative was to increase the…

14 Nov 06

Conducts Classes for 335 G.C.E Advanced Level Students

It seems that under the Education Development Program, the SWOAD (Social Welfare Organization for Action and Development) organization conducted classes for 335 students in the Thirukkovil, Navithanveli area. These students were specifically those studying in the G.C.E Advanced Level. Remedial classes typically aim to provide additional support and assistance to…

14 Nov 06

Industrial Equipment for 13 Types of Development to 173 Beneficiaries in Tsunami-Affected Areas

It appears that, in the aftermath of the Tsunami, an initiative was undertaken to provide industrial equipment for various types of industrial development. The total value of the provided equipment was 981,500.00 rupees, and it was distributed among 173 beneficiaries, including those in Thirukovil, Karaitivu, and Kalmunai Divisional Secretary areas.…