An often-overlooked concern in the Upcountry estates is the lack of access to clean water. This affects many schools and households. Families, including school children, often traverse considerable distances to secure clean water. In response, the Manitha Neyam Trust, in collaboration with the International Medical & Health Organization (IMHO) in Sri Lanka, has successfully implemented a project aimed at...
A resident of Paruppukadanthan village in the Manthai West division of Mannar district, has received vital livelihood assistance from the Manitha Neyam Trust. Unfortunately, she suffered an accident that resulted in damage to her spinal cord, affecting her mobility. This has plunged her family into dire poverty due to the challenging circumstances of her health. Recognizing their plight, the...
The prevalence of matriarchal or single-mother families has been on the rise in the Northern and Eastern regions of Sri Lanka. Many of these women face challenges in supporting their families due to financial constraints and lack of suitable employment. To address this issue, the Trust has undertaken projects aimed at enhancing the life skills of these women and providing opportunities...
In today’s rapidly changing world, the significance of technology education cannot be overstated for students. It is crucial that students commence their IT education early on in school, to foster their engagement in this field. Recognizing this need, the Manitha Neyam Trust, in collaboration with the Vivekananda Foundation, is leading an IT education project across various schools situated in rural...
Special tuition classes for grade 5 students who are sitting for their scholarship examinations were organized and successfully conducted by a qualified tutor at Batticaloa/Vantharumoolai Kannaki Vidyalayam with the financial sponsorship of Manitha Neyam Trust. This project was jointly executed by the Vivekananda Community Foundation. They organized and engaged in continuous monitoring of the program, with 30+ students participating in the...
On the occasion of the International Children’s Day, a special event was held in 3 preschools in Kaluvankeni area, Batticaloa on the theme “Children are the most valuable”. The program was organized by the Divisional Secretariat and was mainly focused on the importance of protection for children. On the request of the Divisional Secretariat, Manitha Neyam Trust sponsored the...