NLEAP works with NLF partners to provide Food Security to affected families. Canada is unwavering in our commitment to make sure nutritious food continues to be available and accessible to the most vulnerable at all times.” The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada The aftermath of the economic...
The GEWE workshop organised for Language Clusters by Women’s Education & Research Centre (WERC) Women’s Education & Research Centre (WERC), a NLEAP’s Rapid Response Fund (RRF) recipient, recently organised GEWE workshops for the Language Clusters of the Central Province. Language Clusters are groups of community leaders trained to promote awareness...
Light the Candle of Language to dispel the darkness of Ethnic Disharmony What a vibrant and colourful celebration of Languages and Culture it was when NLF Partner CHRCD hosted its third and final Award Ceremony for Second Language Classes. The 500 Adult Language Learners who proudly received their certificates for...
Article by Dr Jehan Perera The passion and sense of threat that the issue of language generated amongst Sri Lankans has long past. But the language problem persists. Despite hopes of peacebuilders and Tamil-speakers, the national anthem continues to be sung only in Sinhala at Independence Day events, regular functions...
SLCDF’s Second Language Learning Programme Saves Career of Post Mistress Sachini Amanda (27) a young Sinhalese woman, on completing her studies, was hopeful of a job in the Government Sector. After several attempts, she was offered an internship at the Kottawa Sub Post Office in Yakkalamulla, Galle. Making maximum use...
Equipping the Future Generation for Peace Building and Reconciliation through Second Language Learning NLF Partner Sarvodaya Shanthi Sena Sansadhaya (Shanthi Sena – the Peace Brigade), is the youth wing of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement. Sarvodaya, one of the oldest and well reputed civil society organisations has been committed to community...
Palm Foundation promotes Community Integration and Reconciliation through Second Language Learning and Street Dramas Recently NLF Partner, Palm Foundation conducted a special event at the Kosgolla village in Walapane on 26th of May 2022 to celebrate the completion of the Tamil language class. Nearly 300 community members including children, youth...
NLF Partner CEJ fosters a new generation of Language Rights Advocates NLF Partner, Centre for Equality and Justice (CEJ) recently conducted a virtual orientation on the 15th of June for university students who signed up as University Champions for Language Rights. The recently formed coterie of Language Champions comprised 34...
NLEAP conducts 3 Virtual Orientation Sessions for the National Languages Fund (NLF) Call 2 Partners. The Call 2 NLF partners participated in a series of virtual orientation sessions to familiarise themselves with some of the areas critical to the successful implementation of NLEAP. The first session on Finance & Administration...
