CTA's contribution to the Model Farming in Jaffna (SLS Trust and Sustainability NE Inc.)
The Ministry of Agriculture (NP) awarded first prize to SLS Trust and Sustainability NE Inc. Model Farm in Maviddapuram, recognising it as the best organic farm in the entire district of Jaffna. The award was presented at a grand ceremony held in Veerasingam Hall, Jaffna on the 27th February. SLS Trust and Sustainability NE Inc are proud of the achievement of this farm which is still at its infancy.
SLS Trust OBJECTIVES
1. Supporting suicide prevention and mental health activities among people recovering from the effects of the long drawn out war in Sri Lanka Providing grant and know how to develop organic farming in Sri Lanka, that positively impact on the health and wellbeing of the people.
2. Supporting programs and activities to protect the environment and natural resources in Sri Lanka and Australia.
3. Funding sustainable livelihood and economic empowerment programs for people resettling after the end of the war in Sri Lanka.
4. Providing micro credits and grants to relieve poverty among underprivileged and women headed families in Sri Lanka.
5. Funding projects aimed at educational advancement of disadvantaged children in Sri Lanka, including provision of scholarships to primary, secondary and university students.
6. Supporting programs to relieve sickness and promote good health and sanitation among underprivileged people in Sri Lanka Undertaking fundraising activities in Australia and Sri Lanka to support the above objectives.