Established in 2005 with the support of Manitha Neyam Trust, MNT Women Empowerment Centre in Mannar works to empower the young women in the region by providing vocational training. Examples of work these women are trained in are sewing, fabric painting, handcrafting, farming and animal husbandry. Women are encouraged to explore the variety of trainings they can receive, and choose...
At Gowriambal GTMS, the school arranges special tuition classes in multiple subjects to ordinary level (O Level) students and covers tuition fees. Math, science and history teachers are outsourced to provide personalized education to children and the investment in providing 20+ students a well-rounded education is fully funded by MNT’s donations. Principal of Gowriambal GTMS, Mr T Kuruparan stated: “Manitha Neyam Trust...
Sitthi Vinayagar Hindu College Student Hostel – Mannar, Sri Lanka Manitha Neyam Trust supports a multitude of students in the Mannar district who lost one or both of their parents in the war, and/or live under the poverty line. These students are supported by providing Rs.2000-5000 to cover boarding, tuition, transport and meals. Some of these students stay at the Sitthi...
Established in 2002 by Manitha Neyam Trust, Shakthi Illam is a home for children who were affected and displaced by the civil war, natural disaster, and other causes; It also serves as a home for children from families below the poverty line. Currently, 56 children are in the compassionate and familial atmosphere at the Shakthi Illam. All of our children...
Suicides are the tragic outcome of complex human, socio-economic and societal factors and Srilanka is rated as one of the highest suicide affected countries in the world by the world health organization. The latest statistics for Sri Lanka show a suicide rate of 15 per 100,000, and a recent study revealed that poverty is the highest contributor to suicide deaths. Volunteers...
Jaffna Peninsula, A geographically important location, where great kings ruled, a place of greatest minds and a place where culture and traditions thrived, a place nurtured music and arts. Kolam, Placing the spotlight on a craft which is unique to the Jaffna peninsula, Founded by contemporary artists T Shanaathanan and Pradeep Thalawatta in collaboration with graduates from the Art & Design...