EHED Caritas

As part of our ongoing effort to strengthen field-level interventions, our staff visited the District-Level Knowledge Centre located at the Pastoral Centre in Trincomalee on May 15, 2025. The visit was an opportunity to observe and learn from existing practices implemented within the Centre, especially in the areas of home gardening, tree planting, and organic […]

On April 30, 2025, we had the opportunity to participate in an important awareness session held at the Agriculture Department Hall in Aaththimoodai, Trincomalee, focusing on the rising whitefly infestation affecting coconut plantations. Organized by the Coconut Development Board and the Department of Agriculture, the session covered traditional, chemical, and biological methods of pest control.

As part of the ongoing Food Security Project, we identified and met with 7 individuals with special needs from the villages included in the program. The selected villages were Majeeth Nagar GN Division and Aailadi GN Division on April 29th 2025. During the field visit, we observed their home gardens and inquired about their additional

Under the project “Improving Rural Livelihoods, Enhancing Food Security, and Building Climate Resilience in Sri Lanka,” EHED Caritas – Trincomalee successfully conducted a livestock production training on April 25, 2025, in Aathimoddai Village. Led by Mr. A.S. Mohamed (Jameen), Agricultural Instructor from the Department of Agriculture, the training covered goat and cattle rearing, healthcare, feeding,

We had a training session on livestock production on 25th of April 2025, at Thirumalpuram village. The session was facilitated by Mr. Mohamed Junaideen Mohamed Wajith, with the 41 participants. The training focused on practical aspects of animal husbandry, including proper care, disease prevention, nutrition management, and sustainable breeding techniques. An important highlight was the

We had review meeting for the project activities in 2024 on 23rd of April 2025 at the SEDEC auditorium, Caritas Sri Lanka, Colombo. During this meeting, we shared our project outcomes in 2024 through PowerPoint presentation. Ms. Nilani Thissera from the National Centre presented the project’s activities, outcomes, the total number of beneficiaries reached, the

On April 11, 2025, EHED Caritas Trincomalee conducted a comprehensive and inspiring training session on Sustainable Agricultural Techniques at T/K/Aligar Maha Vidyalayam – Kinniya, benefiting a total of 515 students. This initiative aimed to introduce schoolchildren to the vital role agriculture plays in building climate resilience and food security in Sri Lanka. The session was

On April 9, 2025, EHED Caritas Trincomalee conducted a successful training session in Sungan Kuli, Kinniya, with 35 farmers (24 men and 11 women) actively participating. Led by Agricultural Instructor N.M. Rizwan, the session focused on home garden maintenance, compost fertilizer preparation, and the harmful effects of chemical fertilizers. Farmers showed great interest in adopting

On April 9, 2025, EHED Caritas Trincomalee conducted a capacity-building training for  farmers (47 men and 3 women) at Majeeth Nagar, Kinniya. Led by Agricultural Instructor Mr.M.C. Marzook, the session focused on sustainable home gardening, compost fertilizer preparation, and the harmful effects of chemical farming.

On April 8, 2025, we conducted a capacity-building training for farmers at Vellangkulam Village, and Kiran Village, Kinniya. Led by Agricultural Instructor Mr. M.C. Marzook, the session focused on home garden maintenance, compost fertilizer preparation, and the risks of chemical fertilizers. Farmers actively participated and appreciated the practical insights. Many expressed interests in starting home