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    30Nov, 2021
    Meeting with the Zonal director of Education

    The visiting delegate met  Zonal Director of Education (ZED)  of Trincomalee and discussed with regards to the educational programmes of Muslim Aid carried out in the zone also the achievement and  impact created through the intervention.  The ZED appreciated the MASL support to uplift the educational level in the zone and highly commented in regard to its support through provision of the SMART board and IT equipment where more than 35 schools and students were covered in the pandemic period and will continue it services for the development of the rural underprivileged students in the area.

    30Nov, 2021
    Meeting with the Secretary of Education – Eastern province

    The delegate along with the country director met the Provincial Education Secretary to the Eastern Province, Mr. M.C.L. Fernando.  The delegate discussed Muslim Aid’s education projects of the past 15 years and the impact it has created and achieved, while also elaborating on current and future education projects in the district.

    Muslim Aid’s education projects have improved the infrastructure of schools, provided trainings to teachers and principals on child-friendly teaching methodologies; conducted awareness sessions and career guidance for parents and students, and provided study materials for school children. The overall aim of MASL’s “Education for All” programme has consistently been to enhance the quality of education and increase access to educational resources for students and schools.

    30Nov, 2021
    Meeting with District Secretary /Government Agent (GA)

    The visiting delegation also met the Trincomalee District Secretary /Government Agent (GA) Mr. Saman Darshana Pandikorala at the district secretariat of Trincomalee.

    During the meeting they were able to discuss at length about the number of projects being implemented in the Trincomalee district and its impact on sustainable development of the region and improving the quality of the life of the communities. The representatives of Muslim Aid shared ideas about future projects in the district and the ideal outcomes they hope to achieve through the while receiving support and cooperation from the GA. The delegate appreciated and thanked, the GA for his continuous  support and guidance to implement the programmes in the district.

    29Nov, 2021
    Livelihood projects – inputs for beneficiaries engaged in fishing and agriculture

    Following their visit to Nilaveli for the inauguration of the science laboratory, CEO and the HOIP participated in the distribution of livelihood inputs to beneficiaries in the areas of Valaiyoothu and Irakkakkandy  in Trincomalee.

    The distribution event was organized to handover tools and other related inputs to beneficiaries of the livelihood project under ‘Improving the Livelihoods of Poor and Marginalized Families in the Kuchchaweli Division, Trincomalee – 2021’. Selected families engaged in agriculture from the Valiyoothu region received inputs such as irrigation system apparatus to assist them in enhancing their farming practices and increase their yield during harvest and sustain and increase their income.

    Their next stop was the village of Irrakkakkandy where fishing is the primary livelihood. The fishing community beneficiaries who engage in lagoon and deep-sea fishing received fishing tools and equipment to practice safe and productive fishing. The CEO and HOIP were also declared open the Seafood Value Addition Center at Irrankandy; which is part of the project with the objective of diversification and value added product to gain sustainable income through their livelihood initiatives.

    29Nov, 2021
    Officially inaugurating a science laboratory and distributing school packs at a school in the Trincomalee district

     The visiting CEO was the chief guest to inaugurate and handing over the  renovated science laboratiory at T/T/ Nilaveli Kaileswara College in Trincomalee. The delegate was accompanied by Faizer Khan, Country Director of Muslim Aid Sri Lanka; and its senior staff and welcomed by Mr. S. Sritharan, the Zonal Director of Education – Trincomalee, principal, staff and students of the college.

     The CEO, the Chief Guest, ceremonially opened the science laboratory by unveiling the plague and lightening the traditional oil lamp at the event. The laboratory was refurbished and equipped by Muslim Aid Sri Lanka as part of their ‘Education for All’ programme with the participation. Also, delegation and met the students and staff of the school and  handed over  school stationary packs to the students.

    9Nov, 2021
    Muslim Aid Sri Lanka’s courtesy visit to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka

    The officials of Muslim Aid Sri Lanka made a courtesy visit to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, on the 8th of November, 2021. They met the Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner, His Excellency, Mr Tanvir Ahmed, at the High Commission premises.

    During the visit, the Country Director of Muslim Aid Sri Lanka, Mr. Faizer Khan highlighted Muslim Aid’s fifteen (15) years of dedicated service in Sri Lanka to the Deputy High Commissioner. He also recollected the partnership between Muslim Aid Sri Lanka and the Pakistan High Commission, through which a substantial number of development and aid programmes were conducted. Muslim Aid then expressed their interest to resume the partnership with the High Commission.

    The Deputy High Commissioner described the High commission’s programmes; especially those supporting higher education and educational scholarships of Sri Lankan students every year. His Excellency also highlighted the Pakistani Government’s assistance to Sri Lanka through   community-based household livelihood programmes.

    Furthermore, His Excellency, Mr.Tanvir Ahmed mentioned the strategy adopted by the High Commission in implementing the projects in Sri Lanka, where the projects focus on cultivating and establishing social cohesion and coexistence among the communities in the country.

    The Country Director of Muslim Aid Sri Lanka was accompanied by Business Development Manager, M. Mohamed Jaleel and Business Development Officer Fahim Iqbal on this courtesy visit.