Preparied by Kandiah Nagendiram
What we have already achieved!
- for the students’ tuition fees
- Sewing machines & laptops were also donated to orphans at the CentreA sum of Rs 307,430 was donated to the Thilagavathiyar Illam in Vagarai
- Donated Rs 280,000 for installing solar powered electricity in Kilinochchi district, especially for the educational purposes for the children
- Rs 3,410,000 was donated to students from the University and schools to provide financial assistance.
- Currently supporting 17 students in Kilinochchi district for their education.
Where does this money come from?
- The annual function – Dinner or Arangaadal
- Sponsorship from alumni
Why do we concentrate on education?
The current situation…
Performance Of School Candidates (1st Attempt) by Province
Why is there a drop in education rates?
- War + subsequent problems
- Inefficient government programs
- Alcohol and drug abuse
- Tamil politicians are not dedicated to this issue
- Tamil diasporas
How can we improve education?
- Giving pressure to local politicians
- Make sure we effectively spend donations from overseas.
- Raising awareness of the importance of education to those living in Sri Lanka
- Creating dedicated programs to increasing education rates
What is JUGA’s plans for the future?
- Organising committees in each district of North East Sri Lanka.
- Through the committees select as many suitable students to support
- Increase number of sponsors – both alumni and non-alumni
- Find new ways to fundraise
- Contact other Tamil organisations in Australia to help improve student education.