Food Security

We conducted a capacity building session in Muslim Colony, Kinniya,  a highly vulnerable community affected by frequent flooding and wild elephant encounters. The training aimed to build resilience and promote sustainable, home-based solutions on May 22nd, 2025.The programme covered: Cultivation techniques for flood-prone areas, elephant-safe home gardening and fencing methods, awareness on household nutrition and […]

As part of this national-level initiative, EHED Caritas Trincomalee conducted a Capacity Building Training Programme in Pakkiran Vettai to help farming families improve their income, nutrition, and resilience on May 22nd, 2025. The training focused on: Promoting  home gardening and small-scale income-generating activities, improving family nutrition, especially for children, saving habits and family-level financial planning,

We conducted a practical Capacity Building Training Programme for home garden beneficiaries in Aailadi on May 21st, 2025 with the facilitation of Mr.S.Vithushaan, Agronomist, EHED Caritas, Trincomalee. The training focused on equipping participants with essential knowledge and skills to successfully manage their home gardens and adopt sustainable agricultural practices.Key Highlights of the Training: Planning and

As part of the above project, EHED Caritas Trincomalee conducted a Value Chain and Home-Based Livelihood Support Training Programme in Iluppaikkulam village on May 23rd, 2025. The programme aimed to promote sustainable agroforestry practices, support home-based income generation, and strengthen climate resilience at the community level. Key Objectives: Promote small-scale home nurseries and tree cultivation,

Capacity-building training programme was conducted on May 22nd, 2025 for rural farmers and entrepreneurs in Selvanayahapuram. The objective of the programme was to empower participants—especially women—with the skills and knowledge needed to enhance the productivity and marketability of their agricultural products. The training included four key activity modules: Mapping Potential Farm Products and Value Chain,

The session was facilitated by Mr. M.C. Marzook, on May 21st, 2025, the Agricultural Instructor responsible for the Kinniya division. This training aimed to improve the practical knowledge and technical skills of beneficiaries in establishing and managing sustainable home gardens. Key topics covered during the session included: Layout and planning of a home garden, Common

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,