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ChildFund Sri Lanka and Vocational Training Authority empower mothers and care-givers in Hambantota with accredited Child Care certification
ChildFund Sri Lanka recognizes the critical importance of supporting care-givers in building a strong foundation for nurturing care and towards early childhood development.
As an initial step to empowering care-givers through formally approved, professional training, ChildFund Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka (VTA) to standardize the existing knowledge and skills of selected individuals to obtain a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Certificate.
The signing of the MOU took place recently between Eranga Basnayake, Chairman/CEO, Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka, and Nalaka Siriwardena, Country Manager, ChildFund Sri Lanka in the presence of senior officers from the VTA and ChildFund Sri Lanka.
Eranga Basnayake, stated, “In agreement with the request from ChildFund Sri Lanka we are conducting training towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Certificate in Childcare to selected child caregivers ensuring a more systematic and a recognized vocational training as well as professional empowerment.”
Nalaka Siriwardena, added, “ChildFund is extremely pleased to have signed an MOU with the VTA to provide formal and recognized training for ‘Lead Mothers’, who has the potential to deliver knowledge and advice to their peers. Our ‘Lead Mothers program’ is evolving to a social enterprise for childcare which provide economic opportunity in the sector of care giving and to provide quality services which facilitate age-appropriate growth and development for children. The program has positively contributed to the enhanced knowledge of parents and caregivers resulting in changes in behaviors and attitudes of parents towards both nutritional development and cognitive development of children. This qualification will strengthen their skillset and help to transform children’s lives.”
The first apprentice training course is scheduled to commence for 15 mothers in Madamulana VTA Center in the Hambantota District. ChildFund Sri Lanka has provided the necessary infrastructure facilities including the training equipment and the course fee for the participating adult trainees. Based on the MOU, VTA will deliver relevant and flexible training strengthening caregivers with knowledge and skills to ensure the participants are able to provide responsive care and early learning development, while also improving their employability. Participants will receive the National Certificate at NVQ Level 3 in the occupation of Child Care Giver.
The selected participants are individuals engaged in ChildFund Sri Lanka’s ‘Lead Mothers’ program, who are trained volunteer mothers and already key facilitators within the community acting as peer educators, mentors and change agents.
Recognized as one of the most successful interventions of ChildFund Sri Lanka thus far, the ‘Lead Mothers’ program promotes knowledge on positive parenting and strengthening mothers’ engagement in child nutrition and development which is then cascaded within the community by trained parents and caregivers who share their knowledge with their peers.
ChildFund, an international NGO in Sri Lanka for over four decades has been actively involved in supporting children reach their full potential. ChildFund Sri Lanka continues interventions in healthy & secure infants, educated and confident children, and skilled and engaged youth.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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