வெட்டுக்களிக்குளம் புனரமைப்பு

நியாப் திட்டத்தின் கீழ் 46 லட்சம் ரூபா செலவில் நெடுந்தீவு மத்தி மேற்கு கிராம அலுவலர் பிரிவில் அமைந்துள்ள வெட்டுக்களிக்குளம் புனரமைக்கப்பட்டு வருகிறது.

மக்கள் பங்களிப்புடன் ஆரம்பிக்கப்பட்டுள்ள குளப்புனரமைப்பு வேலைகளை நியாப் திட்ட பொறியியலாளர்கள் பார்வையிட்டு வருகின்றனர். குளப்புனரமைப்புக்குத் தேவையான ஆளணியினர் இருக்கின்ற போதிலும் வேண்டிய வாகன, உபகரண வசதிகள் குறைவாகவே காணப் படுகின்றன. இதனால் காலநிலையின் சீரற்ற தன்மையினால் காலதாமதமாக ஆரம்பிக்கப்பட்ட வேலைகள் மேலும் கால தாமதமாகலாம் என அப்பகுதி மக்கள் தெரிவிக்கின்றனர்.

Temple Trust Fund to finance housing construction in Ampara

Tamils Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO) will construct 100 houses in Ampara District, with funding from the London Kanaka Thurka Amman Temple (LKTAT). Mr. S. Kurunalingam President, LKTAT recently visited the eastern provinces to observe and assess the rehabilitation needs of the people. During this visit he agreed in principal to provide financial assistance to uplift the people of Kanchirankudda, Kanakipuram and Alikambai.

After returning to London Mr. Kurunalingam advised TRO that LKTAT trust fund had agreed to finance the construction of 100 houses in Kanchirankudda. This is part of the first phase of the rehabilitation programme submitted to the temple trust committee.

NRC Country Director discusses future collaboration with TRO

Country Director of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Mr Joern Christensen and NRC Programme Manager, Mr Gordon Logan met with TRO staff in Kilinochchi on Wednesday 30.06.2004 to discuss existing housing projects, and avenues for further collaboration between NRC and TRO.

TRO Executive Director, Mr KP Regi, and Planning Director Mr L Christie participated in the meeting. Staff from the Tamil Diaspora who are working with TRO in Kilinochchi also discussed various projects with the NRC delegates.

Following the meeting, Mr Christensen and Mr Logan were taken to visit the TRO Education ad Skills Development Centre, which is due to open next month, and a housing development project. They expressed admiration at the high quality of workmanship demonstrated by these projects.

GTZ meets with TRO to progress village development project

GTZ representatives, Mr Wolfgang Garatwa and Miss Geetha met with TRO officers in Kilinochchi on Tuesday 30.06.2004 to discuss redevelopment work in Thaduvankuddy village.

TRO representatives at the meeting included Executive Director, Mr KP Regi, Mr Suda, Mr Fredy, Mr Pathmanathan and Mr Chandru.

A total of €500,000 has been allocated for the Village Redevelopment Project at Thaduvankuddy which is part of GTZ's Northern Rehabilitation Project.

Social Development Scheme in Mannar

A Social Development Scheme has been commenced in Mannar under the joint management of Tamils Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO) and the North-East Community Restoration and Development (NECORD) programme. In the first phase of the scheme, two projects were inaugurated on 27.06.2004.

A foundation stone was laid for the construction of a water tank at Viddathalthivu. The Government Agent Mannar, Mr Mavianagamkunur, the Viddathalthivu Parish Priest, TRO District Director, Mr Caesar and President of the Mannar Consortium of NGOs attended this function.

On the same day at Andankulam a road development scheme was inaugurated.

Children Affected by War (CAW) Project Issues School Equipment

Mr Malaravan the CAW spokesman reported that CAW issued school equipment to war affected schools from the Pallaiaga Division on the 23.06.04. The distribution was completed in collaboration with REERDO. Over one hundred children from Allipallai C.C. School, Pallai M.M.V. and Kovil Kanni M.V. will benefit under the scheme, in this its first stage. The Children Affected by War project is jointly sponsored by TRO and UNICEF.

Principals of the schools said their schools were badly affected by war. They especially mentioned the fact that the basic needs of the school have not been met. Problems with accommodation and toilet facilities have not been fulfilled even after the resumption of the peace process two years ago. These problems make it difficult to maintain a safe learning environment. They have been anticipating help from NGOs the principals said and they are looking forward to assistance in any form.

Women’s ward opened in Kilinochchi

A women’s ward was opened at Kilinochchi Hospital on 15.06.2004. The traditional opening ceremony was presided over by Dr Judia Mase Jeyakumar. Tamil Eelam Director of Health Services, Mr Arun, hoisted the national flag and the a traditional oil lamp was lit by Mr Rasanayagam, Government Agent, Kilinochchi.

UNHCR representative Mr Ansar opened the ward by cutting the white ribbon. The welcome speech was delivered by Mr Arun and Mr T Rasanayagam and Mr Annay (UNHCR) also addressed the function.

The ward was built with the financial assistance of UNHCR under a project implemented by FORUT and TRO.