Preschool is often full of fun and enjoyable activities. The little children find themselves learning important life skills and improving cognitive abilities in a fun environment that is conducive to learning. Studies show that these formative years of a child are vital to their physical, intellectual and psychosocial development. Among the popular tools used at …
It is not uncommon for a Sri Lankan mother, sister, daughter or wife to undergo harassment in public spaces and live through domestic abuse in silence. Surveys show that only 4% of women in Sri Lanka come forward to report such incidents of harassment due to the societal taboo against this issue. With the aim …
Saranya* was 16 years and pregnant when she was referred to LEADS. Her father had tears in his eyes when he explained the plight of his daughter to LEADS. Saranya’s family blamed their daughter for the shame she had inflicted upon her family. Saranya was in a state of helplessness. Her head hung low in …
