The empowerment of the differently abled persons of Kilinochchi, Mulaithievu and Vavuniya districs, Through a wide range of specially arranged and designed educational, medical and economical programs. To participate, enjoy and realize equally in cultural and social spheres without any hindrance
And to achieve equal and integrated living and economical independence Thereby live their full potentials.
VAROD believes that remembering the persons with disables on this day would be an awareness towards enhancing their own capacities and supports them in setting their own priorities. Meaningly, International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Kilinochchi District was held on the 11th of December 2021. Mr. Subramaniyam Jeyanantharsa, the District Social Service Officer of … Continue reading “Let’s encourage the disables heartfeltly”
Empowerment involves investing in people through health, education, livelihood and social protection. When people are empowered they are better prepared to take advantage of opportunities, they become agents of change and can more readily embrace their civic responsibilities. VAROD believes that remembering the persons with disables on this day would be an awareness towards enhancing … Continue reading “International Day of Persons with Disabilities”
Assistive devices, which are adapted to assist differently abled persons, were provided on the 3rd of July 2020. 15 beneficiaries from Kannaatti, Ganesapuram, Suduventhapulavu, Sobala Puliyankulam and Thuttuvaahai were supported with commode chairs, air beds and crutches, in order to enable them to carry out their daily activities and participate actively and productively in their … Continue reading “TECHNOLOGY MAKES THINGS POSSIBLE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES”
140 beneficiaries’ families were dispersed with the relief packs containing dry provisions and groceries. This 4th phase of relief was distributed under 18 GS Divisions of Vavuniya Nedunkeny, mentionable as Anantha Puliyankulam, Mathyamadu, Nainamadu, Sinna Adampan, Puliyankulam North/South, Kanagarayankulam North/ South, MannaKulam, Nedunkeny North/ South, Maara Iluppai, Kulavi suttaan, Ozumadu, Maruthodai, Keeri Suttaan, Katkulam and … Continue reading “VAROD FAMILY – CONTINUES PROVIDING 4TH PHASE COVID-19 RELIEF – 23-04-2020”
As a step of awareness to COVID 19, VAROD with the collaborative support of Ministry of Health, an awareness programme was held. Exposing the banners at public places is now underway, where the first in the series was held around Vavuniya. The banners enlight the public on symptoms, prevention and precautionary measures relating to COVID-9. … Continue reading ““ BEING SAFETY IS NOT EXPENSIVE; ITS PRICELESS “”
The world is currently under movement restrictions and suddenly informed lock downs due to COVID 19 which severely impact the lives of over a quarter of the world’s population. While the COVID 19 dicease spreads rapidly, the livelihoods of people on the other side have been interrupted and remain paused across the country. VAROD … Continue reading ““WE MAKE A LIFE BY WHAT WE GIVE””
Preschool is a great option for many families. Preschool advantages include a consistent structure and routine, and a focus on early education which can inspire a love of learning. Most programs also teach children a variety of cognitive, social, emotional, and language skills. Thus, VAROD started the preschools in order to lead a way towards supporting … Continue reading ““PREPARE NOT THE PATH FOR YOUR KID, BUT A KID FOR A PATH””
Development of young children encompasses their survival and good health. It also involves their cognitive, emotional, ethical and social growth. What the child experiences from birth onward influences the society of the future. On this concept VAROD, in collaboration with Ms. Linda Rose, the child psychologist from United Kingdom, conducted an empowering programme on the … Continue reading “PAYING ATTENTION TO THE BEGINNING OF THE STORY, WILL CHANGE THE WHOLE STORY. . .”
Children from both Girls’ and Boys’ centers as well as VAROD’s beneficiaries from Vavuniya, were arranged to take part in Classika which was held on the 25th, 26th and 27thof January 2020 in Jaffna, in order to empower them psychosocially. This programme was helpful to children in averting distress and developing the skills which will … Continue reading “CLASSIKA 2020”
Thinking that Mobility is important for all who they are putting all their hope in it, VAROD continues providing assistive supports which are assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative for differently abled people . As an integrated part of VAROD, it forwarded its another step in supplying wheel chairs for beneficiaries through Community Based Rehabilitation programme, in … Continue reading “STAB ENABLING THROUGH DEVICES”
2019 was quite a turbulent year with challenges and surprises in spades. For some, it might have been a fruitful year while for others it was definitely the one of hardship. At this juncture, VAROD decided to felicitate and welcome its staff on this new year 2020 in order to avoid the frustrations through the … Continue reading “Cheers to a new decade 2020!”
The VAROD Sea commenced on the 30th of August with the Kalai Izhakiya Completions in Kilinochchi. On September 14th and 15th 2019, the Kalai Malai, Sports, and Exhibition would be held in Vavuniya. Please come with your family members to see the ability and the will power of the PWDs from Vanni. The world is … Continue reading “Grand Festive of Differently: VAROD Sports, Exhibition & Aesthetic Fiesta 2019”
On 2019.08.21, the CRC leaders from the Chettikulam DS of Vavuniya gathered at Chettikulam RC Church for the meeting. Vavuniya District CBR Coordinator along with the field staff Mrs. S. Sutharshini and Mrs. Krishnaveny animated the groups. PWDs leaders encouraging the new PWDs- CRC groups for the revolving fund and teamwork was very much appreciable.
On the 11th of August, 2019, Former Chief Minister and Supreme Court Judge C.V. Vigneswaran, along with his newly formed party members, visit the VAROD home children and spent time with them. The time spent was beyond anything, very human. The VAROD children had given the feeling to each member who had visited the premise, … Continue reading “FORMER CHIEF MINISTER AND SUPREME COURT JUDGE C.V. VIGNESWARAN AT VAROD”
Dr. Soosai, the well-wisher of VAROD, as well as the child neurologist from Norway had a clear interest in visiting the beneficiaries of VAROD and spending his vacation mostly with special help needed individuals. Thus, a site visit was organized on the 31st of July 2019 with CBR workers. Moreover, this site visit had been … Continue reading “CBR TRAINING BY DR. SOOSAI, CHILD NEUROLOGIST- CONTINUOUS SUPPORT BY NORAD”
The meeting by the VAROD NORA D members and the VAROD staff was held at “Claret Neithal”- Mullai Office, Mulliyavalai in Mullaittivu. From NORA D (Norway) Dr. Soosai and Mr. Manuelpillai had participated with their views on VAROD’s present condition and its future. Rev. Fr. Rex Constantine CMF appreciated the effort taken by NORA D. … Continue reading “CBR FOCUS; VAROD NORAD (NORWAY)- VAROD CBR TEAM MEET”
VAROD commenced a platform for the CP children with their parents to come together once a month for the better rehabilitation of the children. The event was held on 2019.08.03 with the special resource person Dr. Joseph Soosai, Child Neurologist and with the encouraging guidance of the district SSO Mr. S. Shrinivasan. The event had … Continue reading “Vavuniya CP Children-Parent Gathering 2019 at VAROD”
One year planning of CBR was scheduled to the 27th of July 2019 at Naeithal VAROD office in Mullaiteevu. The CBR Coordinators from the Districts of Klinochci, Mullaittivu, and Vavuniya along with the Fieldworkers had gathered with the Executive Director for the event.
Chess is an ancient game played around the world. Considering the chess day on the 20th July, VAROD had a chess training programme for starters on the 16th and 17th of July 2019. Twenty school children from Vavuniya schools participated in this training. Chess students from Nelukulam Kalaimahal Maha Vithyalam and Poovarasankulam Maha Vithyalayam had … Continue reading “Chess Training for the Students from Two Schools near Pambaimadhu by Experts from Norway”
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) represented their groups in their villages in Kilinochchi. The Kilinochchi CRC Conference was graced with the presence of 69 from 32 CRC groups. The conference was held on the 29th of June, 2019 from 10.00am till 3.45pm at Claret Shilaom in Murikandy. The useful inputs was given by various resource persons. … Continue reading “VAROD Holds CRC (Community Rehabilitation Committee) Conference for the Differently Abled People Groups in the District of Kilinochchi”
VAROD Family regrets and mourns over the demise of one of the VAROD Center inmate. Miss. Shakthiyamma has been in our home since 2017. She passed away on 25th June 2019 afternoon. The funeral is held at VAROD Girls Center where she lived. The final rite is scheduled to be held at 11.45 am on … Continue reading “May her (P. Shakthiyamma) Soul rest in Peace”
Differently abled persons are those, who have impairments that produce functional limitations, restrictions in one’s life activities. They are mostly seen, as being controlled in performing their day to day activities because of pertaining to the individuals and society. Varod, as mostly known as for empowerment, gives priority to get livelihood support systems which lead … Continue reading “VAROD continues to provide life and livelihood support to differently-abled victims in Northern Province; Thanks for VAROD-CANADA”
Children with autism and cerebral palsy may play differently than other kids and may not want to play with others. Most of the affected children express themselves through playing and mostly, their actions become their words. A play therapy unit at VAROD was opened at its premises by Rev Sr. Annet Theophane Croos HF (Jaffna … Continue reading “Opening Play therapy Unit at VAROD; “It’s therapeutic when we play””
VAROD children from centers, attended another religious outing, specially to the Shrine of our lady of Madu in Mannar and other spiritual places as well, on the 11th of January 2019. This outing started early in the morning and ended by 07.00pm. Rev Fr P Ronald Sujeevan and Sr Matilda Vasanthy were with the children … Continue reading “CENTER CHILDREN FOR RELIGIOUS OUTING IN JANUARY 2019 ….”
“We are all God’s people. It is this conviction that makes us to reach out to the people. It is this conviction makes all to be united and to be in solidarity with one another from whole over the world. God does not leave alone….,” said Rev. Fr. Mathew Vattamatam CMF in the opening of … Continue reading “Kilinochchi Out-reach unit of the Claretians opened”
The day on which we remember the nature and the creator of the nature for enabling us to produce the harvest, we too wish all the well-wishers and the heart of good-will, that the blessings of the accompanying God in each of your and our toiling. The sweat is not in vain as it is … Continue reading “Happy Thaipongal”
VAROD is happy in wishing all the people a bright new year. Let the New Year dispel the fear of the darkness, and proclaim the good news of new light. The VAROD wishes all the people with disabilities too for a hopeful year. As we long for a society with human heart- this year 2012 … Continue reading “Wish You All A Happy Christmas & A Prosperous New Year”
VAROD celebrated the Theebavali; as the people with disabilities look the future with firm hope, the hope for a new dawn is wished for all the persons with different disabilities and for all the people who wish a bright life for all the differently abled persons. The children from the VAROD Boys’ & Girls Centers … Continue reading “Theebavali: Let the New Light Dispel the Darkness”
October 15th is the Day where we remember the WHITE CANE. The VAORD in view of raising awareness on the White Cane and White Cane users, organized awareness programmes in different places. This time, VAROD targeted the School children to conscientize about the day & its importance. The main objective to choose the school children … Continue reading “White cane day 2011”
Fifty one People with Disabilities (PWDs) were assisted with the livelihood support on the 12th & the 13th of October, 2011. The monitory assistance was provided with the support of German CARITAS. On the first day, twenty three PWDs received the assistance for the first time while 4 others received their follow ups. On the … Continue reading “Livelihood assistance to PWDs to enable their lives”
VAROD took part in the exhibition held in the Northern Province level at Kaithadi, Jaffna. The Exhibition was organized for three days from 08th, 09th & 10th of October, 2011. VAROD received the invitation through the Social Service Department to take part in displaying the VAROD Handicrafts. VAROD was able to make an impact on … Continue reading “VAROD at the Northern Province Exhibition, Kaithadi, Jaffna”
The Programme of VAROD for the annual year 2011 is under the midterm evaluations. On the 22nd of July, 2011, the Kili & Mullai CBR activities were evaluated. The evaluation was internal & the moderator was Mr. R. Ranjitharaj, the Report Associate of VAROD. In the evaluation the Executive director, the administrative staff and all … Continue reading “VAROD Semi-Annual Evaluation 2011”
On the 28th of May, 2011, ten students with different disabilities were awarded with certificate for finishing the training on Microsoft Office. One of the important tasks of VAROD is to enable the People with disabilities to enable them with different skills. One of such programme is this computer training class. The computer software training … Continue reading “Basic Computer training awarding for the students with disabilities”
The newly constructed VAROD office at Pampaimadhu, Vavuniya was ceremonially opened on 19.07.2010 at 5.00 PM by Mr Lutz Loher, from Muenster, German, in the presence of Rev. Fr. T. L . Rohan Dominic CMF, Regional Superior, Sri Lankan Claretian Missionaries, in the German Province and the President, VAROD. Following the traditional events, inter-religious prayers … Continue reading “Opening Ceremony of VAROD Main Office”
Orhan sports meet is held for the Differently abled persons of different organizations from different places. it was implemented by Orhan. This year the Sports meet was held on the 23rd and 24th of October, 2010, at Urban Council ground, Vavuniya. As the chief guest Mrs. C. P. Charles, GA of Vauniya, had been invited. … Continue reading “VAROD Beneficiaries at the Orhan Sports Meet”
The VAROD Aesthetic competitions were held from 24th till 26th at VAROD, Pambaimadhu with participation of the PWDs nearly 120 from different places. The aesthetic competitions comprises of art, singing, speech, poem, essay writing, short story writing and the “Thalayam”. The finalists were selected from the district level competitions held in the beginning of this … Continue reading “V SEA: VAROD Aesthetic Fiesta 2013”
On the 16th of June, VAROD Boys’ Center- “Amalamarial Vidivelly” celebrated its day in its new premise together with the VAROD staff that also commemorated their day on the same day. The celebration of the opening of the dormitories and the refectory/study hall section was marked with boiling of the milk, followed by The Eucharistic … Continue reading “Boys’ Center in its new face”
3rd of December is commemorated as the Day for the Persons with disabilities (PWDs). The day is being remembered as the “Disables’ Day” and now being known as “the Differently-Abled Persons’ Day”. The persons with disabilities are persons with dignity, aspirations, rights, dreams and all what a person without disability has. The day asks each … Continue reading ““The International Day for the Differently Abled Persons” 2011”
The human resources of VAROD were assessed by the ZOA Refugee Care, Netherlands in order to support for their capacity building process. After analyzing, it came forward to support for the capacity enhancement of the personnel. The agreement was also signed between the Programme Manager of ZOA, Vavuniya and the Executive Director of VAROD on … Continue reading “STAFF’S CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME – 2011”
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