Samadhi Community Development Foundation
Samadhi Community Development Foundation (since 2000) based in Matara District, Sri Lanka is a non profitable organization engaged in social welfare projects.
History
Samadhi Foundation is incorporated by a Parliamentary Act. It is also registered at the District Secretariat Matara and the Ministry of Social Services as an organization conducting social services and established on 17 December 2000. Initially it proceeded with small scale projects, however, the Foundation now possesses the capability and capacity to undertake medium and large scale projects.
Vision
The vision of the Samadhi Foundation is “empowering, building capacity and community engagement at grassroots, for grassroots.”
Mission
Samadhi Community Development Foundation focuses on empowering, capacity building, community development and democratic engagement at grassroots and for citizens across the country, with due emphasis on gender issues and harmonious co-existence, by employing modern technologies, innovative techniques, human resource processes and active facilitation efforts. It aims to harness local and international resources thereby uplifting diverse local communities throughout Sri Lanka.
Projects summary
- Free Computer / English / Tamil Language Programmes 2002
- Screen Printing, Sewing Machine Operators, Video Filming and Editing and Still Photography Courses 2007-2011
- Job Orientation and Job Fair Programmes 2002- 2011
- Beauty Culture and Women’s Awareness Programmes 2003-2011
- Awareness Programmes for the Government Sector 2003-2004
- Resource Material distributed among media personnel 2003-2011
- Sports equipments were distributed among handicapped sports persons 2002-2011
- Leadership Training Programmes 2003-2011
- Training Programmes for Dhamma School Teachers 2002-2011
- G.C.E. (O/L) & (A/L) Revision Programmes 2003-2011
- Donation Of Library Books 2002-2011
- Distribution of School Equipment for poor Children 2002-2011
- Supplies Of Public Address Systems, Multimedia Projector, Screen And Video Camera Equipments 2002-2011
- Debating Competitions In Matara District 2002-2011
- Legal Assistance 2002-2011
- A Training Project for Disabled And Mentally Retarded Children And Youths 2008
- Leadership Training Program for Youths 2004-2006
- Flood Relief Distribution Programme 2003
- Blood Donation Camps 2003-2011
- Astrology Programmes 2003-2007
- Life Insurance Certificate Donation Programme 2004
- Environmental Protection Programme 2001-2011
- HIV/ AIDS/ STD prevention programmes 2004-2011
- Anti Drugs and Tobacco prevention programmes 2003-2007
- Micro Finance Projects 2004-2011
- Fishing Boats Donation Program 2004-2005
- Tsunami Donation Program 2004-2005
- Tsunami Health & Consulting Camps 2004-2005
- Educational Materials and Clothes for Tsunami affected Children 2004-2005