Rahama

01/04/2026

On 01.04.2026, RAHAMA facilitated a Strategic Partnership Consultation and Planning Session for 2026 at the GMI - Life Training Center in Kilinochchi.

The discussion brought together the RAHAMA Management Team, Divisional Program Coordinators, and our boundary partners including Olirum Vaalvu – Thunukkai, Kalvi Panpaattu Malarchchi Koodam (KPMK), WSEEDS Vavuniya North, and Katchilaimadhu Working Women Society, along with 11 CSO representatives.

This collaborative session focused on shaping the 2026 implementation model, ensuring that divisional proposals are aligned with community needs and strategic goals. Through strong partnerships and coordination with government stakeholders, we aim to effectively implement programs that deliver meaningful and sustainable results for the communities we serve.

Together, we move forward with a shared vision for impactful change. 🤝🌱

31/03/2026

We organized the International Women’s Day Program 2026 on 28th March 2026 at Puliyankulam Primary School, Vavuniya North. In response to the recent cyclone impacts in Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, and Vavuniya, we brought together women leaders to share their experiences, highlight challenges, and strengthen their collective voice in recovery and decision-making processes.
We created a platform where women leaders actively engaged in dialogue, identified barriers to accessing relief and resources, and explored solutions to enhance their participation in local governance. Through awareness and capacity-building sessions, we strengthened their knowledge on leadership, rights, and community engagement.
This was followed by an engaging Women Leaders’ Dialogue by the Divisional Secretary of Karainagar, Jaffna, which inspired participants to strengthen their leadership roles.
In the afternoon, participants actively celebrated their strength and unity through a vibrant cultural program featuring dance, songs, and poetry.
With the participation of 77 women leaders and 21 organizers and staff, we successfully promoted leadership, empowerment, and meaningful networking.

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19/03/2026

on 17.03.2026, A livelihood improvement training on resin art product making was conducted at Vavuniya North Zonal Education Department, Puliyankulam, organized by the Additional Zonal Education Director (Pre-School).

A total of 40 pre-school teachers participated and gained knowledge on resin art production, including materials, techniques and safety practices.

The training included demonstrations, group-based practical sessions, and hands-on experience where participants created their own resin art products.

Participants were introduced to marketing opportunities, and the completed products will support future livelihood activities under the RAHAMA program.

17/03/2026

Back to School, Back to Hope! 😊

17/03/2026

A two-day ADD refresher training for Resource Team members was held at Mallavi Resource Centre, Mullaitivu on 13–14 March 2026.

Activities included experience sharing, group discussions, group work and presentations to improve participants’ understanding of ADD prevention.

Participants discussed community strategies to reduce alcohol and drug-related issues in their villages.
An action plan was developed to form Women, Children, Men and Youth ADD prevention groups in villages, and targets were set for each divisional area.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

❗️ Skal Norge fortsatt være en fredsnasjon, må vi rette blikket dit freden faktisk skapes.

👉 Ida Oleanna Hagen, generalsekretær i FORUT, skriver i Dagsavisen. Lenke i kommentarfeltet.

27/02/2026

Poonagary and Karachchi 27.02.2026
The recent cyclone Ditwah fully damaged above 14 houses and partially damaged over 100 houses, and RAHAMA came up with this initiative to restore temporary shelters. Working with the Karachchi and Poonagary Divisional Secretariat in Kilinochchi, RAHAMA enhanced early recovery support by making safe shelters for 14 families(1 family in Poonagary 13 families in Karachchi) providing 14 tinsheets per family with a total of 196 tinsheets.

At the location, the beneficiaries, stakeholders, the Development Officer, the Grama Niladhari, and the boundary partners participated. We remain committed to enhancing vulnerable families who are in urgent need to live with dignity and safety. This was possible with financial assistance by FORUT, Norway.

26/02/2026

Vavuniya North – 24.02.2026

Following Cyclone Ditwah, which fully and partially damaged several houses, RAHAMA initiated a tin sheet distribution program to restore temporary shelters for vulnerable families in Vavuniya North, in coordination with the Vavuniya North Divisional Secretariat, Mullaitivu. benefiting a total of 6 families with an overall distribution of 84 tin sheets.
This initiative was made possible with the generous financial support of FORUT, Norway and IOGT, Sweden, reaffirming RAHAMA’s commitment to helping vulnerable families live with dignity and safety.

26/02/2026

Last 4 days, we were super busy with donor field visits with a high impact engagement strategy. FORUT’s Desk Officer and International Programme Coordinator Ane Tosterud Holte engaged in field visits, meeting with Governor, Hon. N. Vethanayahan, handing over 20 safe Shelters in Palai and discussions and review of achievement of FY2025 with project and. Ane’s visit project sites to witness the tangible results, fostering deeper trust and emotional attachment with the affected vulnerable population. We cherished at some points and learned more to better implement the strategy for 2026. Our gratitude to Ane on behalf of our team with volunteers and partners.

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25/02/2026

Oddusuddan – 24.02.2026
The recent cyclone Ditwah fully damaged over 09 houses and partially damaged over 100 houses, and RAHAMA came up with this initiative to restore temporary shelters. Working with the Oddusuddan Divisional Secretariat in Mullaitivu, RAHAMA enhanced early recovery support by making safe shelters for 09 families, providing 14 tinsheets per family with a total of 126 tinsheets.

At the location, the beneficiaries, stakeholders, the Development Officer of Oddusuddan, the Grama Niladhari, and the Disaster Management Centre Officer participated. We remain committed to enhancing vulnerable families who are in urgent need to live with dignity and safety. This was possible with financial assistance by FORUT, Norway.

25/02/2026

The Primary Care Unit of Iyankulam, Thunukkai received a stock of medicine and tools on February 24th 2026 as RAHAMA’s Cyclone Ditwah Flood Recovery. Medical Officer Dr. A. Jerad Niroshan witnessed that the hospital has received a stock of drugs that is enough for 1-2 years, even though the hospital was in need of that items for more than a year despite request to district level hospital. This was possible with financial assistance by FORUT, Norway and IOGT, Sweden.