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Youth get active in the community

13 January 2010

 

Youth help elderly man to washResidents of a home for the elderly and youngsters with mental health problems were just some of the vulnerable people who benefited from recent voluntary activities carried out by SAPSRI’s Youth Council members.
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From the field
Pathumma

Name: Pathumma

Location: Ampara District, eastern Sri Lanka


PathummaPathumma and her sister were talented jute weavers, but the banks would not lend them money to start a business. The group’s trust and support has helped them secure a loan from SAPSRI, which has boosted their business as well as their self esteem.

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Beeralu lace exhibition success

11 December 2009

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Over 500 guests gathered on the evening of 4 December at Il Ponte, Hilton Colombo, for the launch of Paramparaven 2009, an exhibition and sale of beeralu lace products made by tsunami-affected entrepreneurs from Mirissa.

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‘Paramparaven 2009’ – Beeralu exhibition and sale to showcase innovative new products

Beeralu_saleAn event that will showcase beeralu lace products made by tsunami-affected entrepreneurs from Mirissa will take place on 5 December 2009 at French Street/Il Ponte, Hilton Colombo. Organised by South Asia Partnership Sri Lanka

 

(SAPSRI) and HSBC, the ‘Paramparaven 2009’ exhibition and sale is open to the public and will introduce innovative new designs and products.
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