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. ...
In continuation of efforts to enable IT education focused on skill development, to increase future job prospects, another computer lab was inaugurated at the Poonagar, Echilampatru in Trincomalee district. This project was executed via Hindu Youth council and funded by the Manitha Neyam Trust Youth Group. This is the fourth computer lab inaugurated with the sponsorship of MNT; the first lab is in Batticaloa district,...
Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts have been the most affected due to the war in Sri Lanka. Though many years have passed since the war ended, the effects can still be seen in the citizens. Due to latent development and the current economic crisis, daily life has increasingly become difficult, especially for those who were disabled during the war. To provide relief,...