Community Collaboration Shines: Mannar’s Beach Cleaning Initiative Clears Polythene and Plastic Pollution.
Caritas Valvuthayam under the funding assistance of Misereor in collaboration with with Mannar Central Environmental Authority, Mannar Town DS office and Urban Council organized a beach cleaning event today on 15th of September 2023 at 7.30am to 11.30am. As a first event of the day, Mrs.J.M.Mary Antanitta the officer in charge of Mannar Center Environmental […]
Empowering Future Leaders: Enhancing Leadership and Communication Skills in Students
Developing Leadership and Communication Skills among Students: Insights from a Seminar Report: A seminar was held on 10.06.2023 at Caritas-Valvuthayam’s Auditorium for university students and School Children, aimed at developing leadership and communication skills among them. The seminar was organized under the auspices of the “Educational Assistance Program for Children Affected by Economic Crisis and […]
Psycho-Social and Family Counseling Workshop Empowering CBO Members to Address Social Issues
Caritas- Valvuthayam conducted a psychosocial and family counselling session for the committee members of district level CBO representatives at Caritas-Valvuthayam conference hall. The activity was implemented under Misereor funded economic crisis emergency response program. The district psycho-social Counselor facilitated the workshop and 75 CBO members actively participated the workshop. The rout causes for social issues […]
Livelihood Revolving Loan Scheme Empowers Self-Help Groups in Mannar District for Sustainable Livelihood Activities
283 Self-help Groups (SHGs) members of Valvuthayam runs CBOs in Mannar district were supported with livelihood revolving loan scheme to enhance their ongoing livelihood activities such as paddy cultivation, high land crops, livestock rearing and other small business. Caritas-Valvuthayam Director Rev. Fr. S. Anton distributed the revolving funds to the respective CBO members and he […]
Building Resilient Communities: DRRM Awareness Session Empowers Self Help Groups and CBOs
The Disaster Risk Reduction Management(DRRM)awareness session was held at Caritas Valvuthayam for the members of Self Help Group (SHGs) and CBOs on the 6th June 2023 under the project intervention of Misereor funded project. The Director of Caritas- Valvuthayam Rev. Fr. S. Anton opened up the session with his opening remarks and introductory session of […]
Empowering Through Photography: Caritas-Valvuthayam’s Training Program
Join us as we take you on a journey into Caritas-Valvuthayam’s recent photography basic training program, organized in collaboration with Misereor. Witness the transformation of young individuals and staff members as they dive into the world of photography, learning fundamental skills and techniques. From theoretical classes to hands-on experiences in picturesque locations, this program empowers […]
“Caritas-Valvuthayam Organizes Photography Basic Training to Empower Youth and Staff”
Caritas-Valvuthayam, in partnership with Misereor, a leading provider of corporate social responsibility initiatives, recently organized a photography basic training program for Media team, IT students, youth of environmental security group of target village, and Valvuthayam’s staff. The program, held from 24th April 2023 to 26th April 2023, was aimed at empowering young individuals and staff […]
Mannar District takes action to clean up Bengal Bird Sanctuary and raise awareness on littering.
The Bengal Bird Sanctuary, located in Mannar district in the northwest of Sri Lanka, is a beautiful region with diverse natural habitats and a haven for many species of waterfowl, including migratory birds. However, the sanctuary has been facing a major threat from irresponsible dumping of household waste, plastic, and other non-biodegradable materials, which endanger […]
Caritas-Valvuthayam program provides career guidance training for Mannar district’s youth with Misereor’s financial support.
A two-day career guidance training course was held under the Caritas-Valvuthayam environment protection program with the financial support of Misereor on 29.03.2023 and 30.03.2023 at the Valvuthayam audience hall, while the opening speech of the training course was delivered by the director of Valvuthayam Rev.Fr. S.Anton, the problem of unemployment is a huge challenge for […]
Caritas-Valvuthayam and Misereor Rehabilitate Unused Public Well in Mannar Southbar Village on World Water Day
On the occasion of World Water Day, Caritas-Valvuthayam’s environmental protection department, with the financial support of Misereor, rehabilitated a public well in Mannar Southbar village that had been unused for a long time. The well was officially handed over today. An awareness walk and discussion were also organized to raise awareness of the importance of […]
