A club with positive minds The period between 2014 and 2016 was a restless time to parents, teachers and students in Eravurpattu off Batticaloa, East Sri Lanka. Murder and suicide was just a mark of youth unrest that prevailed in the area. The communities were in utter shock but had also realized that they need to work on the issue. It was during this time that a group of school children from the area started a programme in collaboration with World Vision Lanka, to address the causes of Youth unrest in their village. Suresh Gnanapragasam, from World Vision Lanka, initiated the programme and passed on to the children with a goal of healing the troubled minds of the Youth. The programme encouraged students to take a leading role in managing their emotions and expressing them in a more creative way. The group has since formed two clubs in the area to spread the message and engage more youth in their activities. This year they were selected to present at the National Youth Summit and share their experience with other young people.
World Vision Lanka | Annual Report 2018
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