Manitha Neyam Trust supports a number of students in the Mannar region by providing financial support for their education including tuition, room and board, and transportation. Mr. Thaneswaran, Principal of Sithi Vinayakar Hindu College, appreciates the support of MNT and herewith we would like to share his words with our donors: “Our school has received help and assistance from Manitha Neyam...
Though the war is over, the impact and scars still cut deep in various ways. The north and east of Sri Lanka are known for the deeply rooted family-first culture, where elderly parents are well looked after by their children, generation after generation. Due to the almost 30 year war, a multitude of parents lost their children, and now, decades...
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...