Safeguarding Children

MISHPACHAH FORUM 2022: PROMOTING ALTERNATIVE CARE FOR CHILDREN IN INSTITUTIONS IN SRI LANKA

On 10th November, LEADS organised the Mishpachah Forum as a part of the Deinstitutionalisation and Alternative Care (DIAC) project. The forum is formed with the support of faith-based organisations that promote alternative care methods for children living in institutions across Sri Lanka. 46 participants from different grassroots organisations actively participated and contributed to the discussions …

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INFLATION IN SRI LANKA AND ITS COST ON CHILDREN

Sri Lanka is undergoing a phase of economic downturn brought by the economic crisis, which has further plunged from the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2019 Easter attack. The economic downturn brought about by limited dollar reserves has pushed the Sri Lankan economy into a period of hyperinflation, coupled with a shortage …

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LEADS LAUNCHES A CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMME FOR SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE

In response to the escalating need for psychosocial care for survivors of child abuse across Sri Lanka, LEADS recently launched its Child Sponsorship programme through which its patrons and well-wishers can now sponsor holistic therapeutic care for young survivors of child abuse receiving support through LEADS’ centres in the Northern, Western and Uva Provinces of …

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DR. CHINTHA DISSANAYAKE CHAMPIONS LEADS’ CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMME

LEADS’ joined hands with Dr. Chintha Dissanayake in November 2020 when Dr. Dissanayake came on board as LEADS’ new Goodwill Ambassador. She was an integral part of raising support for the ‘Be the Gift’ Christmas campaign that proved to be a blessing to 386 of children from rural schools as well as survivors of child …

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