OUR WORK

AEDU works to create a better future for children and the community.

AEDU-TRINCOMALEE is involved in multiple projects to help the children and families affected by war and Tsunami.

FOSTER CARE PROJECT
This programme intends to keep the children in the community with relatives or parent(s). Currently we are supporting 78 children.

This programme
1. Prevents unnecessary institutionalisation of children.
2. Prevents exploitation of children including child labour.
3. Prevents school drop outs.
4. Improves mental and physical well-being.
5. Prevents psychological deprivation.
6. Helps to continue schooling without interruption.

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR SCHOOL DROP OUTS:
AEDU is providing financial assistance to continue vocational education for the students who have completed A/L but not entered university and to students who have dropped out of school due to poverty and other reasons.

PROMOTING CHILD RIGHTS:
AEDU members promote child rights in the community by various methods.

INCOME GENERATING PROGRAMME FOR WIDOWS:
AEDU intends to provide income generating programmes for the families who have lost the bread-winners due to war, Tsunami or other reasons. This programme will help to keep the children with the mother and in the community.