Trainers pool in Srilanka ,

We are plaining to develop the Training moulders for grassroots leaders .

Areas

-leadership

-Advocacy and lobing

-Good governors

- Capacity building

-Human right

-Collaboration development

As NAFSO we work in 12 district in Srilanka .So our Goal for the 2011 to strengthen the 100 leaders in around our working area.

PIADS program started in 2000 at Karuwalagaswewa DS Division .Mainly we focus to collaborate with Government,Non Government,Political leaders ,Religious Leaders for sustainable development in the area .Last ten years we got many experiences working with all sectors .So finally we planed to document it .As the result of this we could launch a book called 'Collective localization Against Globalization "Puttlam District Additional District Secretary Mr. Chandrasiri Bandara ,Former Karuwalagaswewa Divisional Secretary [Who involved actively for this process]Mr. R.I.B.R.B Rathnamalla WFP[world fisher people ] Secretary and NAFSO convener Mr Herman Kumara Rev .Sr .Victorin Rudigo -Trainers pool .Regional Political leaders ADS from Karuwalagaswewa NGO Officers [World vision Lanka ,Sorwadaya ,Pjajasakthi foundation Puttlam district Fishers solidarity] Village leaders Farmer scacity members Grama Niladary ,Somurdi officers ,DS office leaders Youth Praticipate this ceremony

PIADS Book lounching

We have conducted Participatory integrated area development program in Karuwalagaswewa DS division since 2000 .After 10 years, Trainers Pool and NAFSO decided to launch a book base on the experiences working with the all sectors which participated for collaboration .So we plan to launch the book 26 of July 2010 at KARUWALAGASWEWA DS office

PIADS PROGRAM IN Karuwalagaswewa -Puttlam District

What is the meaning of PIADS Participatory Integrated Area development Strategy program With collaboration of Government agencies Divisional Secretariat, Agriculture Extension Services, District Fisheries Extension Office, Samurdhi Development Program, And other line ministries . With collaboration of Non Government agencies. World Vision-Puttlam, CCF-Puttlam, Praja Shakthi Development Foundation, -Karuwalagaswewa division Sarwodaya . Red cross Ka la Nadee Padanama With collaboration of Political sector Pradashiya sabaha [Regional council ] With collaboration of People’s Organizations Farmer societies Fisheries societies Death donation societies Rural development societies Women organizations and so on With collaboration of Religious leaders Buddhists temple Catholic churches More details later……………

Networking and Collaboration

Networking and Collaboration Efforts to improve and sustain the quality of life in rural communities must include collaboration and networking among a broad spectrum of leaders in health and human services, government, education, business, the faith community, and economic development. Both formal and informal leaders need to be identified early in the effort to build a collaborative or network to ensure success. Members of the collaborative and/or network may be similar in scope and function or extremely diverse. Program development needs to focus on creating win-win partnerships that avoid duplication of efforts while creating opportunities for resource sharing and synergy. Networking and Collaboration Frequently Asked Questions .What are some incentives for rural organizations to collaborate and build networks? •What are the barriers to collaboration in rural areas? •What are some examples of successful rural collaborations and networking? •Are there grants available to rural communities that stress collaboration and networks? •Is there more than one type of network, and if so what are they? •How important is local leadership to successful collaboration? •What resources are available to help develop leadership skills? Question: What are some incentives for rural organizations to collaborate and build networks? Answer: There are many incentives for collaboration and networking. One reason for collaboration is to improve the effectiveness of service delivery. Effectiveness is improved because of the combined effects of programs across substantive issues including, for example, when housing, economic development, and transportation are considered in a community-based rather than a specific issues-based approach. Collaboration and networking should be centered on improving the access and availability of health and human services while improving the quality of life for rural residents. At the heart of networking efforts is building a more effective system for ensuring the health and well-being of rural people. Whether the collaborative or network is focused on fiscal, societal, or clinical issues, at it’s core will be holistic health for individuals and communities. Incentives for linking members may include achieving economies of scale and resource sharing such as sharing specialized employees thus decreasing personnel cost, or establishing school health programs that lead to less absenteeism and improved health among youth. Incentives can be both tangible as well as intangible in nature and scope. An added incentive is that many federal programs favor efforts that are based upon collaboration which makes grant seeking opportunities greater for organizations and communities in partnership with one another. In summary – It’s all about leveraging resources to create economies of scale and improved health and wellbeing using a cross-sector approach. Question: What are the barriers to collaboration in rural areas? Answer: Barriers to collaboration may be as diverse as the communities being served and range from: •racial disparities •poverty •lack of communication •turf issues •federal grant programs that discourage collaboration •history of conflict and mistrust •isolation •poor access due to road conditions and/or severe weather conditions •absence of public transportation •small population base •limited pool of professional talent including leadership capabilities. Typically, market share in rural areas is small and at times even fragile with tighter bottom lines and little room for revenue generation. When networks or collaboratives set about to create “win: lose” versus “win: win” situations barriers emerge that are difficult and often counter productive. . Question: Is there more than one type of network, and if so what are they? Answer: Networks typically are distinguished on the basis of structural characteristics. Networks have been described as being either horizontal, composed of similar types of entities, such as an all-hospital or all-nursing home network, that serve different geographic markets, or vertical, formed with organizations from different classes or with different purposes such as a network made up of a hospital, public health unit, nursing home, and ambulance system. Networks can include more than organizations focused on health services. Local networks focused on community well-being could include human service agencies, the housing authority, the economic development commission, and public safety. They are all a network if they are collaborating with a common goal. Networks can also be formal, based on a legal contractual agreement or an informal gentleman's agreement that is based on honor and thus not legally binding. Question: How important is local leadership to successful collaboration? Answer: Strong local leadership is crucial to developing rural collaborations because leaders are the basis for strong community and economic development. A strong leader has credibility in their community, they understand different points of view, are able to join together diverse cultures and are comfortable with the sharing authority, resources, and ideas. Informal local leaders in rural communities are often hidden and not clearly identified by an outside party. For example, the local grocer may know everyone in town and be the person everyone turns to for help or advice. These informal leaders can ‘make or break’ an emerging collaborative and are essential to achieving success.

Not credible without Freedam

For Solidarity as SriLnakan CIVIL Society leaders ,Political leaders,Rev fathers,Sisters,Buddhist Monks and women organization and civilians got together on 26 MAY at In front of the Burmese Embassy.to struggle peacefully against Burma and all other countries where there is a threat to democracy ,Mr Sirithunga jayasuriya ,Mr Herman kumara, Freddy Gamage and Buddhist Monk gave the message to media

Why we build the joint hands for Burma

At the general elections in Burma (Myanmar ) on

27.05.1990 the national league for democracy led by Daw

Aung shan suki attained a victory of more than majority 80%

.But the fascist Military ruler who in power at that time

imprisoned newly elected members with its leadership Aung

shan suki, and are governing the country cruelly and brutally

for the past 20 years.

The cruel ,military .government suppressed the civil

organizations and political parties which struggled for

democracy and killed and imprisoned more than 100

Buddhist monks who organized very peaceful and innocent

protests against the cruel ruling in the country

But it is the significant development that the Burmese

military government and the Sri lankan government are very

closely connected at the moment .

Or government leaders visit Burma and invite military ruler s

of Burmese who are not entertained even by their

neighboring countries to visit our country.

Our leaders took steps to receive the military fascist ruler of

Burma who massacred hundreds of Buddhist Monks with all

the state honors of the Red carpet etc ,on 12.11.2009 and

accompanied him to Sri dalada Maligawa where the Relic of

Lord Buddha is respectfully placed and protected.

Burmese 20

th

We all are one group in culture

Peoples cultural gathering and Peoples Association for Peace and Development [PAPD] organization, organized cultural exposure program in 20,21,22,23 May 2010 at Batticaloa -SARWADAWA training center. Objective of the program *To build up the common understanding . *Share the traditional cultural activities *To promote the Peace though the cultural activities *To build the Cultural person. Activities *Social analyzes for understanding the present situation of the country *Sharing ,Street drama, Drama , songs. *Sharing the traditional cultural items called Kuththu

Training program conducted by NAFSO

Training Calender for May 2010

19/05 -----

Value of team building and rural development TRAINING For PSDF leaders -Organized by Praja sakthi development Foundation ,Karuwalagaswewa together with Policy Advocacy unit of NAFSO .

20/05----

Cultural activities for youth group formation. -Organized by Praja sakthi development Foundation ,Karuwalagaswewa together with Youth and environment unit of NAFSO .

NAFSO - raises awareness on Global Warming..

NAFSO training pool organized program on Global Warming took place 6th May 2010 at Boraless St'Anne School which is located puttalm district in Wennappu Education division. targeted level of children above age of 14 years grade 9, 10 as well as 11.

many leaflet, hand books, as well as various kind of educational materials were distributed amoung participated students. Mr. Sunil Ransingha gave his excellent service as a resource person for this programm and the programme had been organized by the Youth and Environmental unit with training and Collaboration team of NAFSO.

NAFSO raises many training and educational program on the issue of global warming heat all around the world and children are ready to face this common issue joining hands with National Fisheries Solidarity Movement.