Facial Trainning
2026-02-09 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
The beautician productivity training program was conducted over a three-month period, targeting women who have been deserted by their husbands, who made up nearly three-fourths of the total trainees and participated in the program with great enthusiasm. The training focused on livelihood development and included skills such as sari draping, facials, eyebrow shaping, hair dressing, and shaving techniques. Following the training, some beneficiaries secured employment in established beauty salons, while others engaged in beautician work from their homes. In addition to vocational training, the program supported self-sustainability through home gardening initiatives. The organization “HOPE” provided vegetable seeds such as brinjal, okra, finger chilies, green chilies, and leafy greens, along with seedlings including coconut and pomegranate. A seminar on home gardening was also conducted to educate beneficiaries on effective gardening practices, promoting long-term food security and income generation.

Field Visit – Koralaipattu Division
2026-02-20 10:00 - 12:30
On 20 February 2026, the HOPE Organization team conducted a field visit to the Koralaipattu Division as part of the implementation process of the Cyclone Ditwah Emergency Response and Resilience Support in Sri Lanka project. The visit commenced with a coordination meeting with World Vision staff, during which a pre-planning discussion was held to align on upcoming project activities and ensure effective collaboration. Following this discussion, the team proceeded to the Divisional Secretariat, where at 10.00 AM they met with the Divisional Secretary (DS). During the meeting, the project was formally introduced, including its objectives, implementation plan, target beneficiaries, and selection criteria. The DS was comprehensively briefed on the planned field-level activities, and official permission was obtained to implement the project within the Koralaipattu Division. The formal request letter was also handed over to the DS office. Subsequently, a facilitator selection interview was conducted to recruit field-level facilitators to support project implementation in the division. The interview panel comprised representatives from HOPE Organization and World Vision. Out of five candidates who attended the interview, three facilitators were successfully selected to assist with field-level project activities.
