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Flood Relief, Thalaimannar – January 29, 2021

16 families in Thalaimannar area were heavily affected due to the floods and they were provided temporary shelter in the Sri Muthumariamman Religious school. Based on the request made by the president of the religious school, Mr. Dinakaran, Manitha Neyam Trust stepped in to help the affected families. Manitha Neyam Trust provided dry rations to all 16 families with the help of...

Donation of Dry Rations and food supply to the Families Affected by COVID-19 Second Wave, Sankanai, Jaffna – January 15, 2021

As the pandemic continues to devastate the world and Sri Lanka with the second wave of infections, families living below the poverty line and off of daily wages are the most affected.  With the economic shutdown, they are finding it very difficult to survive. In late November, Sai School Manipay provided dry rations to such families affected by the pandemic shutdown....

Cyclone Burevi Relief, Maruthankerny – December 31, 2020

Cyclone Burevi devastated the northern part of Sri Lanka recently. Over 85,000 individuals from 25,000 families were affected by the cyclone in the Jaffna district. Manitha Neyam Trust received an appeal from the Divisional Federation of Youth Club of Maruthankerny, to provide relief to the affected families. Manitha Neyam Trust honored the request and made arrangements to provide relief worth Rs....

Centre for Differently Abled, Kilinochchi – December 01, 2020

Designed to empower Differently-Abled people in Kilinochchi, this project focuses on multiple sustainable development initiatives to provide employment and financial support to the differently-abled community and their families.  In the Centre, Kilinochchi, we have established a chicken farm with a capacity of accommodating 1000 birds, 50% of which has been filled with 500+ birds. Thus far, five Differently-Abled individuals have been employed...

MNT-LIFT Mushroom Farm Project, Batticaloa – November 11, 2020

A mushroom cultivation project has successfully started in collaboration with LIFT NGO, Batticaloa.   The goal of this project was to provide a sustainable income to underprivileged families. Thus far, the construction of the mushroom hut with a climate control system has been completed.  This mushroom farming center has been fully equipped with the tools and materials for optimal cultivation. 4 women have been employed...