Piyaman Piyaman

APCAS e-newsletter

30/07/09 Walapane, NuwaraeliyaChildren club

Wilgamuwa, Matale

School building construc-

tion with SCDF

AUG 2009

30/07/09 Tanamalwila, Moneragala

Computer class with GMSL 23/07/09

APCAS was founded with the objective of assisting the victims of the Tsunami on December 2004. It was formed as a “Non Profit Organization” in Japan on January 2008.The meaning of APCAS according to the indigenous people called Ainu in Hokaido is “Proceeding together”.

And also APCAS stands for “Action for Peace Capability and Sustainability.” Creating a society for various social groups to proceed together through dialogue, independence and sustainability is the objective of APCAS.

All the projects will be launched by APCAS Sri Lanka, which has its head office at Hakodate,Hokaido in Japan.

To tackle a variety of fundamental issues that threaten the existence of humankind, peace and stability.

Initially we launched activities to improve the life status and livelihood of victims of the Tsunami, Earth slips, Drought and those displaced by war.

APCAS is?

OUR VISION

Message from Head office in Japan On behalf of APCAS Japan I would like to introduce myself and my organization to you. Our organization is situated in one of the four islands called Hokkaido.

Would you believe that the temperature on this island drops during the winter season to -10C° and we experience heavy snow rains? Though we are far away geographically,we are bound together always through our love for Sri Lanka. We are hoping to work together, committed towards a common objective in Sri Lanka, and will give the fullest support to overcome the challenges which stand in front you.

Thank you. Ito Shunsuke Secretary General

Message from Sri Lankan coordinator I experienced the grievances of the victims of Tsunami on the 26th when I was in Beruwela. In order to help those affected by disaster we started the Non Profit Organization called APCAS. We have launched several relief projects during the last 4 1/2years by collaborating with various people in society. Our journey has not been an easy one, and our future will also hold many

responsibilities. However, we are encouraged always by the solidarity among and around us, sharing sorrow as well as happiness and contributing to create a better society. It is our vision that an improved and peaceful society will become a reality. I will be very happy if we can walk together on the path of success by making social connections in the future also. Thank you. Ishikawa Naohito Sri Lanka coordinator

Our Motto 1. First priority is Dialogue.

2. Contributing to Peace and

Stability. 3. Maximum utilization of

resources in the project area. 4. Development of the people’s

strengths and capabilities.

5. Contributing to sustainability. 6. Beneficiaries as stakeholders

and decision makers.

Our activities are as follows

Our Partner Green Movement of Sri Lanka (GMSL) Siddhartha Child Development Foundation (SCDF) Rural Centre for Development (SANGRAMA)

1. Support the construction of houses for

landslide victims and empower the community.

2. Improve the wellbeing of children in tsunami and conflict affected areas through integrated nutrition and mental health programs. Partner-GMSL

3. Improve computer literacy in rural areas. Partner-GMSL

4. Expanding Home Gardens and Sustainable Agriculture through establishing a Training Centre. Partner-GMSL

5. Repair the Tissakanithuwa School Building and Improve Children's Nutrition by using the School Garden. Partner-GMSL

6. Development of Waste Management System through Home Gardening Project. Partner-GMSL

7. Improve the standard of water and sanitation of 4 schools in a rural agrarian area. Partner-SANGRAMA

8. Construction of a school building to improve education in a rural area. Partner-SCDF

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A school building in Wilgamuwa

About Project

Project name; Support the construction of 75 houses for landslide victims and empower the community

Project area; Nuwaraeliya,Walapane Activities; 1. Providing materials and machineries to

make the soil bricks. 2. Providing sand and cement to each

family, and assisting them to construct their own houses.

3. Develop the temporary water line. 4. Develop the cooperation and

relationship between host community and affected community.

5. Educational support through the

strengthening children club. Technical support; NERDC

Project name; Improve Computer Literacy in rural areas

Project Area; Moneragala-Seenikkuwa Activities; 1. Improve knowledge of information

technology for150 primary students and reduce the gap between children of urban areas and rural areas.

2. Strengthen relations and communication

by using the internet to build bridges among Japanese friends and Sri Lankan students.

Partner; Green Movement of Sri Lanka

-Action for Peace,

Capability And Sustainability- 19/2,1st Lane, Wanatha Road, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka Tel>>+94 114361080 Email>>office@apcas.jpn.org