Mahalirillam

Mahalirillam is a charity, a registered Public Benevolent Institution in Australia & endorsed as Deductible Gift Recipient by Australian Government.

Its Child Sponsorship Program take care of all children at the Thilakavathiyar Girls Home, Palugamam EP.

19/05/2026

On 19.05.2026, Revolving Loan assistance was provided to 9 families residing in the Grankulam Grama Niladhari divisions under the Aarayampathy Divisional Secretariat. A total of Rs. 360,000.00 was distributed, with each family receiving Rs. 40,000.

To date, more than 240 families have benefited from this project funded by Mahalirillam Australia and administered by Social Welfare Organisation Batticaloa.

The Revolving Loan Project provides interest-free financial assistance to women-headed families to help them start or improve self-employment activities. The loans are repaid in installments, and the recovered funds are then reused to support other families, creating a continuous cycle of community assistance.

12/05/2026

On the occasion of Mother’s Day, with the aim of honoring the mothers of the children of Thilagawathiyar Home and creating an opportunity for mothers and children to spend joyful time together, Mahalirillam Australia funded an event on 10.05.2026, and Social Welfare Organization hosted the program at Thilakavadiyar Girls’ Home, Thiruppallugamam, Batticaloa.

A social welfare program involving the distribution of new Saree and dry food items was organized and conducted. The event was presided by SWO’s Vice President, Mr. Sathanandam.

In addition, to entertain and honor the mothers, the girls of the home performed poetry recitals, speeches, and drama presentations. These activities emotionally expressed the greatness of motherhood and created a joyful and touching atmosphere at the venue.

The event became an excellent example of social service that strengthened social harmony and humanitarian values. It is noteworthy that such programs provide great support to families facing economic difficulties. Finally, lunch was provided to everyone who participated in the event.

Photos see attached.

12/04/2026

On 10/04/2026, five bicycles were provided to students who travel long distances on foot each day to attend school, following a request supported by the Manmunai South-West Paddippalai Divisional Secretariat.

The bicycle distribution event was attended by the Child Development Officer of the Manmunai South-West Paddippalai Divisional Secretariat, Social Welfare Organisation representatives, and the parents of the beneficiary students, making the occasion truly meaningful.

The total cost of the project was Rs. 212,500, generously donated by members of Mahalir Illam.

We sincerely thank SWO for organizing this event.

06/04/2026

On 02 April 2026, revolving loan assistance for self-employment was provided to 12 beneficiary families from the Kirankulam Central and Kirankulam North Grama Niladhari divisions under the Araiyampathy Divisional Secretariat. Each family received Rs. 40,000, bringing the total disbursed to Rs. 480,000.

MahalirIllam Australia initiated the Revolving Loan Program in 2020 and has continued to fund the Social Welfare Organisation to implement it. The program provides interest-free loans of Rs. 40,000 to women—often the sole breadwinners of their families—to support them in starting small business ventures.

Beneficiaries are selected from lists provided by Divisional Secretariat offices. Once the initial loan is repaid, the funds are recycled and extended to other eligible women-headed families, enabling more beneficiaries to establish businesses such as poultry farming, goat rearing, and small snack shops.

29/01/2026

On 26 January 2026, the revolving loan financial assistance scheme for self-employment was provided to 15 beneficiary families residing in the Kirankulam Central and Kirankulam North Grama Niladhari divisions under the Araiyampathy Divisional Secretariat, Batticaloa. Each family received Rs. 40,000, bringing the total value of the revolving loan assistance from the inception to Rs. 600,000.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the members of Mahalirillam for their continued financial support of this Revolving Loan Project, and to the Social Welfare Organisation for managing the scheme.

Through this revolving loan program, more than 200 women have benefited to date. The initiative has played a significant role in helping families expand their small-scale businesses, improve household economic conditions, and progress towards self-reliance.

13/12/2025

On 12 December 2025, the distribution of 100 dry food parcels to families identified by the Divisional Secretariat (DS) in the Manmunai West Divisional Secretariat Division was successfully completed. Mrs. Sathyananthi Namasivayam, together with Divisional Secretariat staff, participated in the distribution alongside SWO staff.

07/12/2025

On 05/12/25, the distribution of grocery parcels to 245 families at Vellaveli Porativu DS was successfully completed. We thank the Social Welfare Organisation for their tireless efforts and for completing the project yesterday as committed.

04/12/2025

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who generously supported our flood-relief efforts in Batticaloa District. Our relief efforts focus on providing essential dry-ration grocery packs to help families meet their basic needs for at least one week. Our partner organisation, the Social Welfare Organisation (SWO), is authorized to carry out relief work in 14 Divisional Secretariat (DS) areas in the Batticaloa District.

With your donations, we provided dry-ration grocery packs to 58 families on 03/12/2025. On 05/12/2025, we will be assisting 245 more families identified by the Porativupattu–Vellavely DS. Despite shortages and high demand, SWO is working hard to secure the needed items. We also expect further requests from other DS divisions.

Your kindness and quick response are making a real difference to families in need. Thank you for standing with us during this difficult time.

10/11/2025

We’re so pleased to share that Mahalirillam Australia, in partnership with the Social Welfare Organisation (SWO), continue to support two vocational sewing centres in Palugamam and Puthukkudiyiruppu. These centres give young unemployed women the chance to learn sewing and tailoring skills that can help them build a better future.
On 6th November 2025, the six-month free sewing training program for 26 trainees at the Palugamam Vocational Sewing Training Centre came to a successful close! The talented trainees proudly displayed the lovely garments they made during their course to the SWO Chairperson, Coordinator, and staff.
Every participant completed the course with wonderful skill, creativity, and dedication.
Take a look at the photos and videos from this joyful event!

22/10/2025

On 22 October 2025, we are pleased to report that revolving loan assistance has been provided to ten beneficiary families from the Kirankulam Central and Kirankulam North Grama Sevaka Divisions, which come under the Aarayampathi Divisional Secretariat, Batticaloa.

Each family received Rs. 40,000, amounting to a total of Rs. 400,000, to support them in initiating self-employment ventures.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Social Welfare Organisation (SWO) for effectively organising and managing this initiative. We also express our sincere gratitude to the members of Mahalirillam for their continued financial support toward this program. Their contribution remains a vital source of strength in implementing and sustaining such community development projects.

Through this revolving loan assistance, SWO has observed that many families have already begun to improve their standard of living. We firmly believe that this financial aid will empower these families to expand their small businesses, enhance economic stability, and ultimately achieve self-sufficiency.

Address

P. O. Box 8072
Seven Hills, NSW
2147

Website

https://www.mahalirillam.org/

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