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SUMMARY:Tailoring Sessions
DESCRIPTION:A three-month tailoring productivity training program was conducted with the selection of beneficiaries and the involvement of local resource persons. Through this program\, participants gained practical tailoring skills and hands-on experience\, enabling them to improve their livelihoods. As a result of the training\, three trainees successfully started their own tailoring shops\, while several others secured employment in garment factories. Some beneficiaries utilized the skills for personal and household needs by stitching items such as frocks\, pillow covers\, children’s dresses\, and nightwear\, reducing family expenses and enhancing self-reliance. The program also encouraged teamwork and peer learning by organizing participants into small working groups\, further strengthening their confidence and productivity.
URL:https://hopecbr.org/event/tailoring-sessions/
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SUMMARY:Cake Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The objective of the program was to empower women affected by war under deplorable conditions and women with disabilities in the post-pandemic context. A 10-day cake-making productivity training program was conducted with the selection of beneficiaries and support from local resource persons. The training covered practical skills including butter cake preparation\, chocolate making\, vegetable cake baking\, cupcake making\, date cake preparation\, and icing techniques. Following the training\, two participants secured employment at Everest Cake Shop\, while another volunteer obtained work at a local bakery. Additionally\, some beneficiaries were able to generate income by preparing cakes from their homes. To support self-employment\, the “HOPE” organization distributed essential tools such as cake trays\, beaters\, and nozzles\, enabling beneficiaries to continue their livelihoods independently.
URL:https://hopecbr.org/event/cake-making-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Evening Classes
DESCRIPTION:The proposed project aims to improve educational opportunities and reduce poverty among vulnerable children in the Trincomalee District\, particularly in the Town and Gravets\, Muthur (especially Ralkuli and Thoppur)\, and the villages of Kanniya and Varothayanagar. The beneficiaries include children from low-income families\, widows’ families\, and children with disabilities (PWDs) who face serious challenges such as transportation difficulties\, economic hardship\, and limited access to educational support. A total of 162 children have been identified through social analysis\, including 68 children from two particularly vulnerable villages. Due to ongoing economic difficulties\, many children with disabilities risk becoming dependent on the government or relatives if their education is not properly supported; therefore\, this project focuses on providing structured evening classes\, educational guidance\, and continuous care to ensure they can progress academically and build independent futures. Nutritional support will also be provided\, especially for physically weak children\, alongside activities such as music therapy to promote both physical and emotional well-being. Supporting siblings’ education is also considered important\, as it strengthens the overall stability of the family. The project will be monitored and evaluated by appointed officers\, and a full-time caretaker-cum-administrator will oversee the functioning of the learning center to ensure quality and sustainability. Evidence from previous monitoring shows that students attending evening classes demonstrate improved academic performance\, better use of time and energy\, and relief from the financial burden of private tuition. Additionally\, participation in structured educational activities fosters positive peer interaction\, reduces exposure to social risks such as drugs and harmful influences\, and nurtures leadership qualities. In the long term\, the project will empower children to become responsible citizens and future community leaders\, thereby creating lasting social and economic benefits for their families and the wider society.
URL:https://hopecbr.org/event/evening-classes/
CATEGORIES:Our Events
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SUMMARY:Palmyra Products Making
DESCRIPTION:Aathimoddai is one of the villages severely affected by Sri Lanka’s internal conflict that lasted for over 30 years\, resulting in widespread displacement\, loss of livelihoods\, and the death of many family leaders. As a consequence\, numerous households are now single-headed\, with women serving as the primary breadwinners\, while many youths have lost opportunities for education and stable employment. Children’s schooling was also disrupted\, as families who migrated to towns for safety were unable to return to their homes. In this challenging context\, local NGOs bear a vital responsibility to introduce livelihood skills aligned with current socio-economic and cultural needs. Accordingly\, HOPE initiated a three-month Palmyrah products training program\, with the selection of beneficiaries and support from local resource persons\, following approval from the Palmyrah Development Board. Through the training\, beneficiaries learned to produce items such as sulagu\, neethu pesddi\, mats\, and fruit baskets\, which were used for domestic purposes as well as income generation. Trainees sold their products through the Palmyrah Development Board and to tourists in areas such as Ralkuli\, while the program also included the submission of results and cultural activities\, laying the foundation for sustainable domestic and future industrial-level income generation.
URL:https://hopecbr.org/event/palmyra-products-making/
CATEGORIES:Our Events
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SUMMARY:Home Gardening
DESCRIPTION:The Home Gardening Project – 2022 implemented by HOPE Organization in Trincomalee\, Sri Lanka\, aims to empower 100 vulnerable women\, including widows\, female-headed households\, breadwinners\, and women with disabilities (PWDs)\, by promoting sustainable home gardening to strengthen household food security and improve family nutrition. The beneficiaries come from families severely affected by decades of civil conflict\, limited rehabilitation support\, the COVID-19 pandemic\, and the 2022 economic and political crisis\, which resulted in high inflation\, food shortages\, fuel scarcity\, increased transportation costs\, and widespread poverty that forced many families to reduce or skip meals. In response to rising food prices and malnutrition\, the project organizes beneficiaries into four Self-Help Groups (SHGs) of 25 members each\, with group leaders guiding gardening practices and small-scale marketing of surplus produce. Participants receive training and guidance on home gardening techniques\, traditional cultivation methods\, water management\, and sustainable practices\, along with the provision of vegetable seeds and limited agricultural inputs. The project promotes environmentally friendly approaches such as compost preparation at household level and the use of natural insecticides made from local herbs like neem. With available land space around their homes and access to basic water sources\, families are encouraged to cultivate vegetables and nutritious crops for daily consumption and income generation\, thereby reducing dependency\, improving nutritional standards\, and building long-term resilience within vulnerable communities in Trincomalee.
URL:https://hopecbr.org/event/home-gardening/
CATEGORIES:Our Events
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SUMMARY:Medical Camp
DESCRIPTION:The Medical Camp organized by HOPE Organization aims to provide essential eye care and optical services to persons with disabilities and their family members in the Trincomalee District. The project focuses on identifying and treating common eye conditions such as short-sight\, long-sight\, cataracts\, and other vision impairments\, while also providing spectacles to those in need. A total of 100 beneficiaries from fifteen villages in Town & Gravats will be selected based on the severity of their eyesight problems. \nThis initiative addresses the challenges faced by vulnerable families who are unable to access medical care due to poverty\, limited awareness\, transportation barriers\, and the impacts of COVID-19. In collaboration with key stakeholders including Base Hospital Trincomalee\, Rural Development Societies\, Social Service Departments\, and the Divisional Secretariat\, the project seeks to improve vision health\, enhance quality of life\, and ensure accessible healthcare for marginalized communities in the Eastern Province.
URL:https://hopecbr.org/event/lets-do-it-together-2/
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SUMMARY:Education Support Project for Vulnerable Children
DESCRIPTION:This project aims to improve access to education and reduce poverty among vulnerable children and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Trincomalee District. It supports students from low-income families by addressing challenges such as transportation barriers\, economic hardship\, and learning difficulties. Through evening classes\, nutritional support\, and special care for PWDs\, the project promotes better academic performance\, personal development\, and long-term independence\, helping children build a brighter and more sustainable future
URL:https://hopecbr.org/event/a-fund-rising-event/
CATEGORIES:Our Events
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SUMMARY:Food Security Project
DESCRIPTION:The Food Security Project by HOPE Organization in Trincomalee aims to empower vulnerable women\, including persons with disabilities\, by supporting them in vegetable and horticulture farming. The project focuses on improving household food security\, increasing nutritional intake\, and strengthening economic independence among women from widowed\, low-income\, and conflict-affected families. By organizing 100 beneficiaries into self-help groups\, the initiative promotes cooperative farming\, provides training\, seeds\, and sustainable agricultural resources\, and encourages organic farming practices. This project addresses the ongoing economic crisis\, rising food insecurity\, and malnutrition in Sri Lanka\, helping families build resilience and achieve long-term livelihood stability
URL:https://hopecbr.org/event/awesome-event/
CATEGORIES:Our Events
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SUMMARY:Wheelchair Distribution Initiative
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, HOPE\, in partnership with the MJF Foundation and the Trincomalee Bishop\, provided wheelchairs to five individuals with disabilities in the Trincomalee District. This initiative improved their mobility\, independence\, and ability to participate in education\, work\, and daily activities. By reducing mobility barriers\, the project supports dignity\, self-reliance\, and social inclusion\, reinforcing HOPE’s commitment to empowering persons with disabilities and building an inclusive community.
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