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08/16/2026

🌱 ThinkED Forum – A Learning Hub | Session 17

🍎 Food-Based Dietary Guidance: Essential Adaptations for Children

What children eat plays an important role in their growth, development, learning, and overall well-being. But how do we adapt food-based dietary guidance to meet the diverse nutritional and developmental needs of children?

Join us for an engaging ThinkED Forum session exploring essential adaptations in food-based dietary guidance for children, with insights from both medical and Ayurvedic perspectives.

🎙️ Presenters:
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Shribavan Kanesamoorthy
MBBS (UoJ), MBA (Heriot-Watt University)

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Krishanthan Karunaharan
BSMS (UoJ), Ayurvedic Community Medical Officer, Mullaitivu Siddha Hospital

📅 August 23, 2026
🕗 8:00 p.m. – Sri Lanka Time
🕞 3:30 p.m. – London Time
🕤 9:30 a.m. – CST (US)
🗣️ Medium: Tamil

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82589775773?pwd=ACYXwwC0L0uvgeTG02mpdzbzTbZvNo.1

💻 Join us online and be part of the conversation!

ThinkED Forum is a learning space to learn, unlearn, and relearn—bringing together knowledge, experience, and perspectives to support better education and healthier communities.

08/04/2026

🧩 ThinkED Forum #16 | Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

Every child experiences the world differently. Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the first step toward creating inclusive homes, schools, and communities where every child can thrive.

Join us for an insightful ThinkED Forum with Dr. Bahini Abarajithan (MBBS, DCH, MD - Paediatrics), Associate Specialist Community Paediatrician at Jaffna Teaching Hospital, as she discusses the autism spectrum, early signs, diagnosis, intervention, and practical ways parents, educators, and caregivers can support children with ASD.

📅 Date: August 9, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 p.m. (Sri Lanka) | 3:30 p.m. (London) | 9:30 a.m. (CST, USA)
🌐 Language: Tamil
Zoom link- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/72459520519?pwd=SDDl2mauSaWGOX0klVTqbXnjQCf1ik.1

Whether you are a parent, teacher, healthcare professional, or simply interested in child development, this session will provide valuable knowledge and practical insights.

We look forward to learning with you!

07/29/2026

What role does food education play in shaping healthy habits during the preschool years?

In this ThinkED Forum session, Dr. Prabu Nadaraja and Dr. Navamalini Paramananthan explore the importance of food education in early childhood through the initiative "Nourish Our Community." The discussion highlights how parents, educators, and communities can work together to nurture healthy eating habits, promote nutrition literacy, and build a strong foundation for lifelong well-being. They shared Nourish Northern Community project on how they are encouraging healthy habit among children.

Whether you are a preschool teacher, parent, caregiver, health professional, or anyone passionate about early childhood development, this session offers practical insights into fostering healthy relationships with food from the earliest years.

Join us as we continue our journey to learn, unlearn, and relearn through meaningful conversations that strengthen education and empower communities.

What role does food education play in shaping healthy habits during...

07/20/2026

🌍 ThinkED Forum | A Learning Hub 🌱
Tiny Plastics or a Healthy Future?
Every day, tiny plastic particles find their way into our water, food, soil, and even our bodies. While these microplastics are nearly invisible, their impact on human health and the environment is becoming impossible to ignore.
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking ThinkED Forum session as we explore a critical question:
Do we want a future filled with tiny plastics or a future built on health and sustainability?
🎙️ Presenter: Ms. Sinthuka Vivekananthan
🌿 Environmentalist & President, Care for Education
🗣️ Language: Tamil
📅 Date: July 26, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM (Sri Lanka Time)
🕞 3:30 PM (London Time)
🕤 9:30 AM (CST)
💻 Meeting ID: 724 5952 051
🔑 Passcode: 500269
Meeting ID: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/72459520519?pwd=SDDl2mauSaWGOX0klVTqbXnjQCf1ik.1
Together, let's learn about the hidden effects of microplastics, discuss practical solutions, and discover how our choices today can help shape a healthier tomorrow.
Join us on a journey to learn, unlearn, and relearn.

07/06/2026

🍎 ThinkED Forum #14 – Food Education for Preschoolers: An Initiative of Nourish Our Community

What role does food education play in shaping healthy habits during the early years of life?

Join us for an insightful ThinkED Forum as our presenters explore how food education can be meaningfully integrated into preschool learning, fostering healthy eating behaviors and lifelong well-being in young children.

🎙️ Presenters:
Dr. Prabu Nadaraja
MBBS (University of Jaffna), MPH (University of Malaya)

Dr. Navamalini Paramananthan
BSMS (University of Jaffna)

📅 Date: July 12, 2026
🕗 8:00 p.m. (Sri Lanka Time)
🕞 3:30 p.m. (London Time)
🕤 9:30 a.m. (Central Time – USA)

🌐 Language: Tamil

Zoom Meeting ID: 724 5952 0519
Passcode: 500269
Meeting ID: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/72459520519?pwd=SDDl2mauSaWGOX0klVTqbXnjQCf1ik.1

We warmly invite educators, parents, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone passionate about early childhood development to join this engaging discussion.

07/05/2026

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06/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined this insightful ThinkED Forum session on “Brain Has No Gender” presented by Dr. Princy Selvaruby Skantharajah, Preschool Project Advisor and Former Deputy Commissioner of Examinations.

In this thought-provoking session, Dr. Princy explored common assumptions about gender and intelligence, highlighting how brain development, learning potential, and cognitive abilities transcend gender stereotypes. The discussion encourages educators, parents, and community members to foster equitable learning environments where every child can thrive based on their unique strengths and opportunities.

🎥 Watch the recording and join the conversation on creating a more inclusive and empowering educational landscape for all learners.

https://youtu.be/_Pgjy3sQIpw

🌱 Together, let us continue to learn, unlearn, and relearn.

Thank you to everyone who joined this insightful ThinkED Forum sess...

06/15/2026

🧠 Brain has No Gender!
Join us for the 13th edition of the ThinkED Forum, a dedicated learning hub powered by Care for Education.
We are honored to host Dr. Princy Selvaruby Skantharajah (Preschool Project Advisor and Former Deputy Commissioner of Examinations) as our presenter for this thought-provoking session.

📅 Date: June 21, 2026
🗣️ Medium: Tamil
📍 Platform: Zoom
⏰ Session Timings
SL Time: 8:00 p.m.
London Time: 3:30 p.m.
CST Time: 9:30 a.m.

🔐 How to Join
Meeting ID: 825 8977 5773
Passcode: 727896

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82589775773?pwd=ACYXwwC0L0uvgeTG02mpdzbzTbZvNo.1

Join us on a journey to learn, unlearn, and relearn!
📧 For inquiries, contact us at [email protected]

06/09/2026

Missed our ThinkED Forum Learning Hub session? Watch this recording featuring Arun Arokianathan, Asia Journalism Fellow, AI Tools Trainer, and Digital Safety Guide.

In this engaging discussion, Arun explores how to identify safe and trustworthy AI tools, protect your privacy, understand potential risks, and make informed decisions when using artificial intelligence in education, work, and everyday life.

This session is ideal for educators, parents, students, professionals, and anyone interested in using AI responsibly and effectively.

🎤 Presenter: Arun Arokianathan
Asia Journalism Fellow | AI Tools Trainer & Digital Safety Guide

Join us on a journey to learn, unlearn, and relearn.

In this ThinkED Forum Learning Hub session, AI Tools Trainer and Di...

06/02/2026

Dear Colleagues, Friends, and Members of the ThinkED Community,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for ThinkED Forum Session 11.

We are pleased to share the recording of the session:

Topic: Brain is Not Born – It Is Built
Presenter: Dr. Princy Selvaruby Skantharajah
Preschool Project Advisor & Former Deputy Commissioner of Examinations

🎥 Watch the recording here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNIfLPNYhO4

In this thought-provoking session, Dr. Princy explored how children's brains are shaped through experiences, relationships, and learning opportunities, highlighting the critical role of parents, educators, and communities in fostering healthy development and lifelong learning.

We encourage you to watch the recording and share it with colleagues, educators, parents, and anyone interested in early childhood development and education.

Thank you for being part of our journey to learn, unlearn, and relearn.

Warm regards,

Care for Education Team
ThinkED Forum – A Learning Hub
[email protected]

🧠 ThinkED Forum – Session 11Topic: Brain is Not Born – It Is Buil...