Recently, we were able to make a visit to the Eastern Province to see the progress being made by students, teachers, and staff at each of the IT Education centers. You can read about it and view more photos here: https://www.vcf.lk/blog45 We hope to make more frequent visits across the country to the many projects sites funded by our wonderful...
In the effort to increase IT education focused on intellectual development and future job prospects, another computer lab was inaugurated Kathiraveli in Batticaloa district. The project was executed through the Hindu Youth Council and funded by the Manitha Neyam Trust Youth Wing. 40 students have been identified for the training program, and we predict more children will get be able to benefit in...
The burning and destruction of the Jaffna Public Library nearly four decades ago was a scar in the history of Sri Lanka and an attack on the cultural heritage of the Tamil community. Although the Library has arisen from the ashes , we should not only make sure that such an event never happens again, but also ensure the preservation...
Watching the distressing news about the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, early in 2022, a group of friends belonging to a Tamil book club, decided to help the needy in Sri Lanka. They approached us, the Manitha Neyam Trust, to implement the project. Kaipugalla Tamil Vidyalayam in Pundaluoya was selected to help estate workers and families, their children in...
Substance use of heroin and cocaine has increased substantially over the last few years in Jaffna. These addictive substances cause considerable threats for public health and negative impact on the effective functioning of society. It is also exceedingly worrying that these addictive behaviors are seen widely from all walks of life, resulting in many of these folks being...
Northern Sri Lanka has seen a significant rise in autism spectrum disorders in children over recent years. However, there has been a lack of autism specific services in the state sector to help these disadvantaged children. This unmet need has been addressed by the establishment of Mathavam, a center for neurodevelopmental disorder, established in 2012 at Tinnevelly, Jaffna. ...