Built by Tamil Canadians for families in Northern Sri Lanka

Nesakkarangal — Touching Hearts, Changing Lives

Supporting education, empowering women, and assisting families across Mannar, Vanni, and Northern Sri Lanka through community-led tuition centers, sewing projects, micro-business support, and family care.

Registered charity initiative ✅ 700+ women trained ✅ 300+ students supported 📍 Active in Mannar · Vanni · Mullaithivu
Our Work

Our 5 Main Programs

Each program is designed to move families from crisis to stability, and from stability to growth.

Skills Development
Our Skills Development empowers communities through practical sewing training and essential computer education, creating sustainable livelihoods, confidence, independence, and opportunities.
Education Programs
Skills Development Programs
Program Status
Sewing Training Center View status →
Women Empowerment (Workshops) Updates shared through monthly reports
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Business Development & Micro-Loans
After-school tuition, exam coaching, stationery, and school supplies. Many students are the first in their family to complete higher grades.
Education Programs
Program Status
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Micor Loans for Small Business Updates shared through monthly reports
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Women Empowerment Projects
Through our Women Empowerment initiatives, we support women to start and grow small businesses such as palmyra products, candle making, soap production, and other micro-enterprises. We work with 300+ women groups of 5–15 members, providing a Rs. 2,500 seed fund per group. Many groups have grown these funds sustainably, with some accumulating savings of up to Rs. 10 lakhs.
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Family Support & Care Program
Within our Family Support Program, we provide food assistance, medical supplies, housing and washroom construction, bicycles for students, school supplies, and free eye glasses. We also support Maveerar families and respond to natural disasters, focusing mainly on Mullaitivu, Mannar, Vavuniya, and Malayagam communities.
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About

About Nesakkarangal

Community-led, transparent, and focused on long-term change.

Who We Are

Nesakkarangal is a community-led charity initiative created by Tamil Canadians to uplift families in Northern Sri Lanka. Our focus is simple: give people the tools, skills, and support they need to build a stable, dignified life.

We work in Mannar, Vanni, Mullaithivu and surrounding areas to support children’s education, create skills training for women, and help families start and grow small businesses. Instead of one-time handouts, we aim for long-term change through structured support and shared responsibility.

Every rupee is carefully used and tracked. Families and women’s groups contribute their own effort and, in many cases, repay micro-loans so the same funds can help the next family in need.

Education & Tuition Centers Women’s Sewing & Skills Training Micro-Business Development Family Support & Care
Live Overview

Current Project Status

A simple snapshot of some active and upcoming projects. Later, this can connect to a dashboard.

Key Project Highlights

Status and last updated dates are currently entered manually.

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Category Location Status Last Updated
Tuition Center Mannar ● Active Nov 2025
Sewing Center Mullaithivu ● Opening Nov 2025 Nov 2025
Micro Business Program Mannar ● Ongoing Oct 2025
Family Support Vanni ● 4 Families Assisted Oct 2025

For detailed reports and family stories, please contact our coordinators.

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Impact

What Your Support Makes Possible

Behind every number is a real family, a real story, and a future that is a little more secure.

700+
Women trained across 11+ locations
100+
Small businesses started or supported
300+
Students receiving tuition & school support
2+
Sewing stores active (and growing)
Stories

Lives Touched by Nesakkarangal

Short glimpses into how sponsors and local coordinators help families move forward.

Women in Mullaithivu preparing uniforms in the new sewing store.
From Training to Storefront
A group of women who completed sewing training are now opening a dedicated store. With shared responsibility, they stitch uniforms and household items for the community.
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A quiet study corner at a tuition center in Mannar.
Keeping Students in School
Several children were at risk of dropping out because their families could not afford tuition support. They now have regular coaching, guidance, and school supplies to stay on track.
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A family receiving structured support to restart income.
From Emergency to Stability
One family received structured support to rebuild income with follow-ups. With basic equipment and monthly check-ins, they are slowly rebuilding confidence and stability.
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Ready to Support a Child, a Woman, or a Family?

Whether you can help monthly or one-time, your support is handled carefully and shared transparently. Together, we can keep more children in school, help more women earn with dignity, and make sure no family is left alone.

Join Us

Get Involved

Support the mission in the way that fits you best — volunteer, sponsor, or help us expand programs on the ground.

Volunteer
Help with coordination, outreach, content, or on-the-ground support through our district leaders and program teams.
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Sponsor a Student
Support tuition, school supplies, and mentorship so a child can stay in school and keep progressing.
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Fund a Project
Back a specific initiative — sewing centers, small-business support, or urgent family relief — with clear reporting.
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