Dialogue on ILO-188 was conducted at the Community Hall, Vijithapura, Trincomalee with the facilitation of Asanga of MEPA, and Nishaka Rangani, Coordinator, NAFSO Sri Lanka. Chairman of the the fishermen federation, fishermen associations' officers, multi-day boat owners fishermen and women of Trincomalee district also participated in this event. Their suggestions are as follows,,,,,,,*The convention should be processing to suit ...
An awareness workshop on the cooperative system and the importance of self-sufficient units was held on July 22, 2024, at the office of the Sri Vimukthi Fishermen's Women's Organization. A group of thirty-seven people participated in this event. Mr. Harman Kumara, the convener of the National Fishery Solidarity Movement, spoke about the origins of the cooperative system, its principles, ...
Representatives of The National Fisheries Cooperation Movement (NAFSO) from Mannar district organized a signature campaign in Mannar city on Saturday 20th July. The signature campaign was held demanding that the MPs fulfill the promises made to the people during the elections and that it should be passed as a law of parliament in this regard. Representatives of fisheries organizations, ...
NAFSO Sri Lanka team attended 02 days Organization Capacity Assessment Program during 17 and 18 July at NAFSO auditorium with the facilitation of Paltra under NESCO program supported by Strengthening Social Cohesion & Peace in Sri Lanka (SCOPE) of GIZ.The program was conducted by Special Development Officer Mr. Irfan Junaidin.Mr. Murugesu Murugaval, Executive Officer of Paltra, said that the ...
A training program on Production of a video and use of social media tools was conducted by Uwa Wellassa Women's Organization on 13 and 14 of July with the participation of 15 youth of district youth group and 3 women leaders of the organization which was facilitated by Gayan Ambegoda of NAFSO Sri Lanka and Suresh Wasantha.සමාජ මාධ්ය මෙවලම් ...
Sri Vimukti Org. in collaboration with The National Fisheries Solidarity Movement (NAFSO) launched a public awareness and signature campaign to 'ensure the right to recall all public representatives who violate the rights of the people'. It was held on the 15th of July at 03 places near Kudapaduwa, Wella street church in Negombo and near Aliyapola.With the support of the ...
NAFSO, Hambantota District Coordinator Laksara Samaratunga conducted a special program to educate Hambantota district fishermen about ILO fisheries policies in Netolpitiya area. Furthermore, another phase of the series of food technology workshops conducted by Dakshina Lanka Fishermen's Organization with the support of NAFSO Institute was held in Meella... Establishment of Meella Small Group 01 Women's Society and savings program ...
Rome, June 7, 2024 – At the 2nd SSF (Small-Scale Fisheries) Summit, the General Secretary of the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP), Mr. Herman Kumara, delivered a compelling presentation emphasizing the positions of the International Planning Committee for Food Sovereignty (IPC). The summit, held in Rome, gathered stakeholders from across the globe to discuss the future of small-scale fisheries.ධීවර ...
On Friday, July 5, 2024, the 2nd SSF Summit 2024 commenced at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, bringing together up to 300 participants. These include representatives from small-scale fisheries (SSF) organizations and movements, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government bodies.This year’s theme celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context ...
NAFSO began their extension services at Vavunia with meeting, youth, women and inland fishing groups in 4 DS divisions of Vavunia district. The first meeting was with 35 youth of Uranus Youth Organization at Samalankulam at Vavunia.Herman Kumara Wijethunge, convener of NAFSO Sri Lanka explained the necessity to address these issues through a collective effort and through strong community ...
The second phase of Goods Distribution program for another 10 women members was conducted in various villages of Shanthipuram, Jimbrown Nagar, Jeewapuram and also at DIFSO office in Mannar district.Benedict Croos, the coordinator, Mary Priyantha the animatorp both from Mannar district facilitated the program with the support of Varalpirai women federation members.At the opening of the goods distribution program, ...
The opening training session of their first training program under the CPS project was successfully held last June 22 to 25 at the Hotel “The Kings Bay by Silvas”. 43 participants from 8 districts like Galle, Matara, Kurunegala, Jaffna, Kilinochchiya, Ampara, Gampaha and Batticaloa attended this practical program. In this team included young men, women and gents. they engaged ...
The day On 25.06.2024 Mangrove plants were planted the surrounding areas of the main bridge of Mannar with the focus about World Environmental Day, organized by Mannar District Youth Organization of National Fishery Solidarity Movement (NAFSO). In which Benedict Croos, District Coordinator, N.M. Alam, Secretary, Inaiyam , Priyantha, Youth Activist, P.s Anton President, Nesakaram citizens Committee, with Youth and Women ...
The Asia-Pacific Regional Consultation for the 3rd Nyéléni Global Forum is currently taking place in Negombo, Sri Lanka, from June 9th to 12th, 2024. This significant event is being facilitated by NAFSO Sri Lanka and the Movement for National Land and Agriculture Reforms (MONLAR). It aims to bring together diverse voices from the region to discuss and advocate for food ...
Based on the World Environment Day on June 5th 2024, NAFSO, under the guidance of its affiliated Sri Vimukti Women's Organization, together with Negombo fishing community and community women's groups, engaged in cleaning the coastal area and lagoon area.
NAFSO Sri Lanka provide financial assistance up to Rs. 50,000 per woman for uplift the economic situation through Income Generation Programs with the financial support of WhyHunger organization at USA. There were 17 women received funds to launch IGP such as animal husbandry, preparation of food, enhance the groceries, poultry farming, and home gardening. This was done at DIFSO ...
NAFSO Sri Lanka conducted a CSO dialogue aiming at build a network of CSOs on People to people Dialogue on Peace, Reconciliation and Sustainable Development in the country. CSOs representing 12 districts participated the gathering and discussed the challenges and possible way forward as CSO collective.The CSO team agreed to engage issues faced by each area irrespective of geographical, ...
