How to Support Grassroots Multi-Ethnic Community Groups in Sri Lanka
June 7th, 2010 Columbia University 7pm
Are you interested in volunteering in Sri Lanka at social justice organizations?
Are you interested in supporting human rights and conflict transformation groups in Sri Lanka?
Come to the information session on June 7th, 2010, 7pm at Columbia University to learn about:
- The context of Sri Lanka as a transitional country.
- Ideas for skilled young people, college students, and professionals to volunteer through Voluntary Service Overseas - VSO. www.vsointernational.org
- Youth in Conflict Transformation, Human Rights, Governance and Pluralism groups throughout the island that have been supported by the Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust, a multi-ethnic, indigenous Sri Lankan grant-giving organization. www.neelan.org
- OfERR Ceylon’s work in the holistic integration of people physically disabled as a result of the conflict. www.oferr.org
This is event is organized by the Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust
The Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust (NTT) was established in 2001, two years after the assassination of Dr. Neelan Tiruchelvam, to continue his legacy as an activist, peacemaker, institutional builder and scholar. Dr. Tiruchelvam focused on the emergence of an enlightened, corruption free, pluralistic society ensuring human rights, respecting diversity, assuring equal value and dignity for all, transcending all divisive barriers.
NTT is unique in being an indigenous grant-making organization and is managed by staff and partners who represent Sri Lanka’s diverse ethnic and socio-cultural fabric. Over the last nine years the trust has carved its place as the only indigenous grant-maker in Sri Lanka combining human rights and peace building initiatives throughout the country.
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