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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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