Caritas Valvuthayam Raises Awareness on Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Students in Pallimunai
As part of its mission to protect and empower young people affected by crisis and conflict, Caritas Valvuthayam – Mannar, through its Educational Assistance Unit, conducted a vital awareness seminar on the dangers of narcotic drugs and alcohol on June 29, 2025, at St. Lucia’s Church, Pallimunai. This program was held under the “Educational Assistance […]
Caritas Valvuthayam Raises Awareness on Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Students in Talaimannar
As part of its mission to protect and empower young people affected by crisis and conflict, Caritas Valvuthayam, through its Educational Assistance Unit, conducted a vital awareness seminar on the dangers of narcotic drugs and alcohol on 15th June 2025 at St. Lawrence’s Church, Talaimannar. The program was held under the “Educational Assistance to Economic […]
Caritas Valvuthayam Distributes Seeds to Promote Home Gardening in Asikkulam Village, Vavuniya
As part of its ongoing commitment to improving food security and promoting sustainable livelihoods, Caritas Valvuthayam, through its Food Security Project, conducted a seed distribution program in Asikkulam village, Vavuniya. A total of 22 beneficiaries including 20 women and 2 men participated in the event, receiving a variety of vegetable seeds to support the establishment […]
Sweet Success Ahead: Beekeeping Training Empowers Women in Asikkulam
As part of its commitment to promoting sustainable livelihoods, Caritas Valvuthayam, through its Food Security Project, conducted a Beekeeping Training session in Asikkulam village, Vavuniya District. The training was facilitated by an experienced Agricultural Instructor (AI) who introduced participants to the basics of apiculture, including bee colony management, hive maintenance, and honey extraction techniques. Beekeeping […]
Promoting Eco-Friendly Farming: Vermicompost Training Conducted in Tharapuram Village
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote sustainable agriculture and self-reliance, Caritas Valvuthayam, through its Food Security Project, organized a practical training session on Vermicompost Fertilizer Production in Tharapuram Village, Mannar District. The training was conducted with the support of a qualified Agriculture Instructor, who provided hands-on guidance to participants on how to produce […]
Caritas Sri Lanka (SEDEC) Conducts Monitoring Visit on Food Security Project in Mannar and Vavuniya
A dedicated monitoring visit was carried out by the Food Security team of Caritas Sri Lanka (SEDEC) to assess the ongoing implementation and progress of the Food Security Project managed by Caritas Valvuthayam. The three-day visit focused on evaluating field-level impact, engaging with beneficiaries, and understanding local challenges and achievements in project execution. The SEDEC […]
Grand public protest against Windmill installation and Mineral sand mining activities in Mannar island area.
Caritas Valvuthayam through the Stepping Stone to Safeguarding Sri Lanka’s Natural Resources (SSEP) unit jointly with Mannar Citizen Committee( MCC), local NGOs, Civil societies and the people of Mannar District, staged and conducted a large-scale walking protest to raise public voices against the ongoing windmill installation and mineral sand mining, illegal especially in Mannar island region on 11th June 2025. The protest march […]
Empowering Healing and Hope: Trauma Healing Session Transforms Lives of War-Affected Women in Maruthamadhu
A transformative trauma healing session was conducted in Maruthamadhu on 9th June 2025, bringing together 30 war-affected and vulnerable women from surrounding communities. Organized as part of our ongoing psychosocial support initiatives, the session aimed to address deep-rooted emotional wounds caused by years of conflict, displacement, and marginalization. Facilitated by experienced counselors, the session incorporated […]
Empowering Future Leaders: Self-Management Workshop for University Students
Caritas Valvuthayam recently conducted a capacity-building workshop on “Self-Management” for university students who receive education support through Caritas Korea’s fund, the Lenten Fund, and Caritas Valvuthayam’s fund. The workshop aimed to equip young scholars with essential life skills to manage their time, emotions, goals, and academic responsibilities effectively. The session was facilitated by Mr. F.A. […]
World Environment Day 2025 Celebrated in Alavakkai Model Village
On June 5th, 2025, Caritas Valvuthayam’s SSEP Unit (Stepping Stone to Safeguarding Sri Lanka’s Natural Resources) led a vibrant celebration of World Environment Day under the global theme: “Beat Plastic Pollution – Protect Nature, Secure Our Future!” The event was held in Alavakkai, one of Caritas Valvuthayam’s model villages in Mannar District, and brought together […]
