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Computer Revolution in Every Village – January 31, 2025

Manitha Neyam Trust is proud to support a transformative initiative aimed at empowering rural young students through computer education.  Under the theme “Computer Revolution in Every Village,” this program provides essential digital skills to those who need them most, bridging the technology gap in underprivileged areas. Many students in rural communities have never had the opportunity to use a computer, despite...

Tube Wells for the Communities in Northern Sri Lanka – January 24, 2025

Water scarcity is a pervasive problem in the Northern region, especially made worse during the dry season.  Access to clean, fresh water is a human right, and unfortunately, there is no infrastructure in this region to provide water to communities readily.  Late last year, MNT funded the drilling of a tube well to meet the water needs of a disabled community in the village...

Opening Ceremony of Smart Classroom, Palamunai, Batticaloa – January 14, 2025

With the goal of fostering engagement in learning and teaching through modern technology, the Smart Classroom at Palamunai Palamurugan Vidyalayam was officially inaugurated on November 22, 2024.  The event was spearheaded by the school principal, Mr. N. Buvindran. This skill development classroom was generously funded by the Manitha Neyam Trust and facilitated by the Batti-Amparai Science Association. The ceremony was graced by...

Visit to Valaimalai Estate. Maskeliya, Upcountry – January 03, 2024

The Clean Water Project at Valaimalai Estate in Nuwara Eliya is a transformative initiative that underscores the power of collective action.  This vital project, funded by the Manitha Neyam Trust (MNT) through the generosity of its global donors and implemented by IMHO-USA (International Medical Health Organization), has brought clean and accessible water to hundreds of estate workers and their families in the area. Recently, the Chairperson of MNT...

Youth Community Colleges to Empower Underprivileged Youth through Education, Batticaloa – December 28, 2024

In many rural areas of Sri Lanka, numerous young adults face significant barriers in building their lives after completing secondary education.  Challenges such as a lack of access to schools, financial constraints, unstable family environments, and other obstacles leave many without the essential skills or educational foundation needed for a successful future. Youth Community Colleges were established to address this critical...

Flood Relief across Sri Lanka, December 2024

Over the past few weeks, many regions across Sri Lanka have faced impacts from ongoing floods due to excessive monsoon rain.  Areas impacted include Jaffna, Batticaloa, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi, Amparai, Trincomalee, Mannar, and the upcountry regions.  Manitha Neyam Trust has funded relief for ~1,700 families across Sri Lanka, in execution partnership with organizations we regularly work with.  This has totaled in excess...