Holy Mass offered for the victims of Human Trafficking. Today is World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Human trafficking is one of the world largest crimes against humanity. Yet unfortunately, it goes unnoticed by the majority of the society. For us in the Catholic Church, we have a saint who is dedicated to the cause against…
Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC organized a TOT workshop to enhance the knowledge of the Diocesan Staff on the Caritas Internationalis Management Standards and their application. The workshop will continue for 4-days from 23rd to 26th at the SEDEC Auditorium. There are two programmes designed for the Tamil and Sinhala speaking DC Coordinators from all…
Dear Rev.Fr.Director, Your dedicated service over the past 26 years has been a source of comfort, inspiration, and strength for the people of God. With prayers of gratitude and joy for all your faithful work. God Bless You, Father, on your 27th Anniversary.
Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC carried out a Biannual Review meeting of Food Security program on 18th and 19th of July 2019 at the SEDEC Auditorium. “Addressing Causes for Poverty and Ensuring Food Security for Farming Communities” is a Caritas Norway / NORAD funded agricultural supportive program which is being implemented through our Diocesan network,…
Project Orientation to Diocesan Coordinators was held at National Centre on 04th July 2019. Specific objectives: ⦁ To increase emotional literacy and resilience among school students at risk of suicidal behaviours. ⦁ To increase students’ soft skills for a healthier emotional and mental health. ⦁ To enhance teachers’ emotional competencies and constructive vigilance among students.…
Caritas SL -SEDEC welcomes newly appointed Chairman Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin Gnanapragasam, Bishop of Jaffna. As the Chairman for Commission for Justice, Peace and Human Development of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka.
After the 21st of April, Easter Sunday bombing, everyone living in Sri Lankan were faced with a number of difficulties and challenges. Especially for those who live in the peripheries or in vulnerable conditions, the ordinary living experience became something which they never thought of. For the refugees and asylum seekers who are based in…
Caritas Sri Lanka organized a refresher training for the Diocesan Centre (DC) coordinators of the Safe Labour Migration Project on 13th and 14th of June in Colombo at the SEDEC premises. Six coordinators representing the Dioceses of Badulla, Chilaw, Colombo, Galle, Kandy and Kurunegala participated in the workshop to share their grass root level experiences.…
The Civic Dialogue and Cross Community Development Programme is a 3 year project implementation with the objective of establishing and strengthening 20 Community Base Organizations in 4 Dioceses of Anuradhapura, Badulla, Mannar and Vanni to form them into district level federations. At this final stage the CBO members are expected to spearhead many locally led…
Caritas Sri Lanka organized a discussion on the recent terror attacks on Easter Sunday and its aftermath at the National Centre on 9th May 2019. The discussion was graced by some prominent members of the Catholic, Christian and Buddhist clergy and leading members of Civil Society. The Discussion was opened by Rev. Fr. Mahendra Gunatilleke,…
