Children from different partner organizations were involved in this activity. Shanti Sewa Ashram organized a creative writing programme for the children on the 8 & 15 December 2007 at senior & junior levels. Similarly, Baal Shiksha also has conducted a creative writing programme in its different classes. The facilitators were assisting the children. They divided the children in to four groups. The groups were Peace, Love, Service & truth. The children worked in-groups. They had written heart touching poems & some stories related to values. The children were able to express their views on the four Ethical values. Around 90 children took part in this event.

In the third & the fourth week of December (22 & 29 December 2007), we had spiritual gathering. The children from different partner organizations participated in this activity. The gathering comprised of visiting 3 important religious centers: Pashupatinath (Hindu Temple), Baudhanath (Buddhist Shrine) and Jame Masjid (Mosque). In the beginning of each visit, Dr. C.M. Yogi highlighted the importance of understanding and respecting the different beliefs and faiths. About 75 students took part for this programme

Programme outcomes: The spiritual leaders gave an explanation of the history, their beliefs & the values of their religion. The children especially enjoyed the visit of Mosque, as most of the Hindu and Buddhist children had never been to Mosque before. They asked interesting questions and concerned religious leaders answered the queries of children. All participants were actively involved in interfaith prayers different spiritual places.

At the end of the programme, there was an interactive session. The children concluded that they understood that all religions share important basic human values. No religion is better or worse than the other. They also expressed understanding that one should respect all the religions of the world.

Written by Mr. Dadhiram Khnal

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GNRC Sri Lanka dispatched story books printed about Ethics for Children to its partner units of Sarvodaya, namely the Community Health Unit and the Early Childhood Development Unit.

The Early Childhood Development Unit (ECDU) of Sarvodaya work in 225 tsunami villages with the support of UNICEF. These districts are scattered all around the country and have a huge reach of children. The ECDU conducts evening sessions (after school hours) for children to develop their creativity, through sports and recreational activities. They also support their education by establishing libraries in those villages. These story books will be sent to almost all these libraries so that a vast number of children will have access to these books.

The Sri Lankan map shows the districts, in which the ECDU-UNICEF project is functioning.


The Community Health Unit (CHU) of Sarvodaya work in all the Sarvodaya Districts in the Country promoting good health practices to people no matter they are young or old. The CHU works with young groups to mobilize most of their programmes.

More information about these Units can be obtained from http://www.sarvodaya.org/

Continue reading GNRC Sri Lanka Distributes Ethics Story Books for Children

GNRC Sri Lanka dispatched story books printed about Ethics for Children to its partner units of Sarvodaya, namely the Community Health Unit and the Early Childhood Development Unit.

The Early Childhood Development Unit (ECDU) of Sarvodaya work in 225 tsunami villages with the support of UNICEF. These districts are scattered all around the country and have a huge reach of children. The ECDU conducts evening sessions (after school hours) for children to develop their creativity, through sports and recreational activities. They also support their education by establishing libraries in those villages. These story books will be sent to almost all these libraries so that a vast number of children will have access to these books.

The Sri Lankan map shows the districts, in which the ECDU-UNICEF project is functioning.


The Community Health Unit (CHU) of Sarvodaya work in all the Sarvodaya Districts in the Country promoting good health practices to people no matter they are young or old. The CHU works with young groups to mobilize most of their programmes.

More information about these Units can be obtained from http://www.sarvodaya.org/

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