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, ...
The second session of the National Fisher Women's Federation is being held at NAFSO Sri Lanka today, 27th May 2024. There are 48 women leaders from 16 districts got together and discussed the matters related to people and women in particular. Suba Shini Deepa, the women coordinator of NAFSO Sri Lanka proosed the following items to discuss during two ...
Media training was held today at NAFSO for NAFSO activists. Thanks to Robert Michler (CPS- Nepal) the media expert who facilitated the sessions and Euler Hartwig ( CPS- Sri Lanka) who connected NAFSO with Robert.Sanjeewa Sampath, the activists of Kurunegala 'Praja Sahayogitha Sansadaya' said that "We learned basic photographic skills to upload good photos to social media. This is ...
Sri Lanka’s fisheries community is concerned about the concerns expressed by India regarding the ownership of the Katchatheevu Island, as the Island has a direct connection to fishing activities in the Northern part of Sri Lanka, according to local fisheries organisations.The National Fisheries Solidarity Movement (NAFSO) Convenor Herman Kumara, explained that the fisheries community is concerned about how their ...
Convener of NAFSO and the general secretory of the World Forum Of Fisher Peoples, Mr. Herman Kumara addressing at forum on land grabs and rural people's struggles for the right to land and resources in Asia. This is based on the theme of "Building Solidarity for the people's right to land and Resources "It was held at 09.00 am ...
NAFSO Sri Lanka facilitated the meeting between NPFPU and Eastern Province fishers and Sectoral Oversight Committee of the parliament to Allieviating the impact of the Economic Crisis and discuss about the issues of fisheries sector and submitted a memorandum based on 5 major issues the Sri Lankan fishing community began to advocate launched from 1st December, 2023.This dialogue was attended ...
An Iftar event for NAFSO youth of Mattakalappu district was held on 21st March of 2024. Importance is both Muslims and Tamil youth got together to Ifthar program organized by DIFSO Batticaloa.All the ethnic people fasted together with explanations on what Ramadan fasting is intended for other religious youths through Muslim youth women and explanations regarding Iftar event.மட்டக்களப்பு மாவட்ட ...
NAFSO Sri Lanka conducted International Women's Day program at Negombo on 13th March,2024. It began with the blessings of all major religions of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Islamic religious leaders at Rukmani Devi Hall on 13th March, 2024.Then with lightening the oil lamps of the invited guests, leaders and activists including Dr. (Mrs)Sudarshanie Fernando Pulle,(MP), Commissioner Negombo Municipal Council, OIC ...
