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Vavuniya District NGOs (2026)

S.No

Project Name / Project Description

 

NGO Responsible for the Projects

 

Implemented DS Division

Allocation Amount

01

1. Cyclone Emergency Support for affected Community members in Vavuniya - Relief pack distribution

2. Cyclone Recovery Support for affected Community members in Vavuniya - Relief pack distribution

3. In Her Shoes - Provide the essential necessities for hospitalization and a monthly nutritional pack for Pregnant mothers

Alliance Development Trust

Vavuniya, Vengalacheddikulam, Vavuniya North

3.07MN

02

1. Providing livelihood opportunities in Vocational training and providing career employment services to unemployed youths in former war zone

2. Vocational training

3. Improving livelihood generation through developing cross breed dairy, of farming families in former war zone.

4. Economic Empowerment of poor communities through Enterprise Development livelihood loans

YGRO

All DS Division

46.98MN

03

1. Founders Day Programs

2. Seminar for A/L Students

3. School Bus Fuel and Maintenance

4. Livelihood program for Lyca Village

Lyca Gnanam Foundation

Vavuniya North

2.55MN

04

1. Civic Action for Empowerment, Justice and Governance in Srilanka

2. Education (Issuse Education Assistance)

Voluntary Organization for Vulnerable Community Development

Vavuniya

4.52MN

05

1. Training Center For Mentally Challenged Children–TCMCC

2.  Empowering women with disabilities in Vavuniya district

3.  Support disability Inclusive Relief

4.  Educational Support

ORHAN

All DS Division

30.09MN

06

1.  Mindset on Human Rights Values and Ethnos/Religious Cohesion

Through Change   at District Level.

2. DITHVA –Emergency Relief on humanitarian work

People for justice

All DS Division

8.29MN

07

1. Alcohol & Drugs Prevention

2. Child Rights Protection

3. Gender Equality

4. Health & Wellbeing

5. Livelihood Development

6. CSO Capacity Building

7. Flood Recovery

RAHAMA

All DS Division

17.78MN

08

1. Project of providing essential study materials to students under poverty in Vavuniya and Vavuniya South

2. Project of providing essential study materials to students under poverty in Nedunkeni

3. Project of providing essential study materials to students under poverty in Chettikulam

4. Donated funds to a special athletics event for  special needs student

SCIENTIFIC CHANGE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

 (SCSDO)

All DS Division

5.5MN

09

Landmine  Clearance

Mines Advisory Group  - Sri Lanka

Vavuniya, Vengalacheddikulam, Vavuniya North

159.9MN

10

1. Needs Assessment:

The assessment for the provision of bicycles, monthly subsistence allowance (LKR 1,800), and school learning materials has been completed. The list of eligible students has been shared with the respective school principals. Household verification is currently in progress.

2. School Gardening Activities:

Initiated school-based gardening activities, actively involving parents and students. This initiative aims to promote attitudinal change and encourage sustainable practices within the school community.

3. Evening Classes:

Evening classes have been conducted to support academic improvement among students. These sessions are designed to provide remedial and supplementary learning. 460 students

Islamic Relief

Vavuniya, Vavuniya South

40.28MN

11

Pathways to Peace

Vannimann

Natpani Manram

Vavuniya

1.5MN

12

Award of Excellence Recognizing the academic excellence of students who excelled in the GCE OL & GCE Al exams of 2025

Organization for Habitation & Resources Development (OHRD)

Vavuniya

2MN

13.

1. Youth Empowering project.

2. Elders Empowering project.

PALM

FOUNDATION

Vavuniya, Vengalacheddikulam, Vavuniya North

4.1MN

14

1. EU - Let the Women Decide the Destiny – SLCDF

2. Empowering Communities through SRHR Education & stakeholder Engagement - RFSU

FOSDOO

All DS Division

24.13MN

15

1. Improving Rural Livelihoods Enhancing Food Security

Valvothayam

Vavuniya

1MN

16

1. Misereor

2. Educational Empowerment

VAROD

Vavuniya, Vengalacheddikulam, Vavuniya North

41.99MN

17

1. Village Heartbeat Empowerment Centre – Vavuniya

2. Vavuniya University Sports Complex

3. Special Projects (Educational Scholarships, Essential School Supply Packs, Elders Care Programs, Cricket Coaching Camps & etc.)

Foundation Of Goodness

Vavuniya

2.10MN

18

BRIDGE (Promoting Peaceful, Inclusive, and Resilient Communities through Women-led Solidarity Forums) 

CHRYSALIS

All DS Division

6.4MN

19

Education Support

VANNI

GREEN

ORGANIZATION

Vengalacheddikulam

0.118

20

1. Voices for Inclusion: Building Community and Youth Leadership in Northern and Northwestern Sri Lanka (OSF)

2. Empowering marginalized communities in Sri lanka to strengthen peace, reconciliation and access to inclusive public services. (Path way to Peace)

Rural Development Foundation

Vavuniya, Vengalacheddikulam, Vavuniya South

5.25MN

21

1. Swiss Emergency Humanitarian Assistance Programme Distribution of Dry Ration Packs and  Dignity Kits

2. Swiss Emergency Humanitarian Assistance Programme Cleaning of drinking water wells

3. Supporting community led Response (SCLR)

Sarvodaya

Vengalacheddikulam, Vavuniya South

  

2.06MN

22

Growth

WUSC

All DS Division

31.06MN

23

1. Develop activity plan and budget for WCCs

2. Service for Women & girls

3. Allowance to GBV Desk Officer

Rural Women Forum

All DS Division

6.00MN

24

1. Emergency support for children affected by Ditwah cyclone in Northern Province - UNICEF Funding

         - Formation of Child Friendly Spaces in 4 villages

         - CFS Play items and materials supported to 04 GN Divisions

         - Conducted 06 GBV awareness sessions

         - 03 Positive parenting sessions,

         - Conducted 03 Disaster preparedness sessions to children and parents.

         - Conducted 03 Cultural and Sports Events

         - Case management and referral support

         - Capacity building training on PSEA and child safeguarding to 20 staffs and volunteers.

JAFFNA SOCIAL CENTER

All DS Division

2.00MN

25

1. Development Through Education

2. WAYSS -Women and Youth in Solidarity & Social Cohesion

3. Promote a culture of resilience and respect

4. Empowered women for ensuring child rights

SEED

All DS Division

122.58MN

26

Responsible Digital Society for Social Cohesion

SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS NETWORKING
FOR DEVELOPMENT (SOND)

All DS Division

2.1MN

27

1. Complementary Intervention Support (CIV) - Sanitation Facilities (Toilet), Drinking water (Water purifier plant with Tank) & IGP

2. Ditwah Relief Support Phase 1                                                                                                                                                                                          

COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL LANKA

Vavuniya, Vavuniya North

116.93MN

28

1. Plural Action For Inclusion,Reconciliation and Social Justice (PAIRS)

Youth Activity -

Finding Solution To Unemployment Among Youth Marginalized In The Vavuniya Villages.

2. DIRC Activity –

The Increasing Use Of Drugs Among Marginalized youth living in the border villages of Vavuniya District Find Solution For This Issue.

3. LGA  Activity –

LGA Women    Face Barriers Like Gender Sterotypes, Weak Enforcement of the 25% quota Further Limits Fair Political

National Peace Council Of Srilanka -NPC

All DS Division

4.5MN

29

Development and Meaningful Participation in Political Processes in the Northern Province.     

OFERR Ceylon

Vavuniya, Vavuniya North, Vengalacheddikulam

1.9MN

30

Awareness and Empowerment Programs, Children ,Youth ,Women

Center for Peace and Reconciliation

Vavuniya, Vavuniya North

2.70MN

31

Increased Climate Resilience of People Affected by Leprosy in Sri Lanka

Kaveri Kala Manram

Vavuniya

2.52MN

32

Implementation of School Development Activities – School Renovetion Project

Sevalanka Foundation

All DS Division

57.88MN

33

Building a good family free from poverty

Lanka Sekai Kyusei Foundation

Vavuniya South

0.6MN

34

Protect peasants through the economic and social cultural political environment and climate jusice

MONLAR

Vavuniya

2.60MN

35

Promote Access to gender sensitive services and consolidate preventive measures

We fo Women

All DS Division

3.24MN

Vavuniya District NGOs (2025)

Sarvodaya

Project: Strengthening civil-political engagement, Strengthening Community Resilience (SCRICB)

Location: All GN Divisions

Divisional Secretariat: All Divisions

Allocation: 6.03 MN

Responsible: K.A.D.G.Kulanayake

SEED

Project: Development Through Education, WAYSS, Promote culture of respect, Empowered women for child rights

Location: Nedunkulam, Avaranthulawa, Assikulam, etc.

Divisional Secretariat: All Divisions

Allocation: 85.11 MN

Responsible: Mrs.Vasuky

Humedica Int. Lanka

Project: Nutrition Program

Location: Puliyankulam, Kanakarayankulam, Mathiya madu

Divisional Secretariat: V/North

Allocation: 1.84 MN

Responsible: Dr.T.G.Prithiviraj

LEADS

Project: Improved Access to Water Sanitation and Food Security

Location: Unchalkaddy, Maruthoddai

Divisional Secretariat: V/North

Allocation: 2.85 MN

Responsible: Mr.Monroe Jayasuriya

VOVCOD

Project: Anti-Human Trafficking, Education, Safe Migration

Location: V/Town, Chettikkulam, Alagala, Awusathapitiya, etc.

Divisional Secretariat: All Divisions

Allocation: 0.6 MN

Responsible: Mr.Kaneshamoorthy

ORHAN

Project: Training Centre for Mentally Challenged children, Vocational Training (Computer Graphic designer), Educational Support

Location: Thonikal, Thekiluppaikulam, Adamaskada, etc.

Divisional Secretariat: All Divisions

Allocation: 33.77 MN

Responsible: Mr.P. Sathiyanathan

FIRM

Project: Prospect of women through empower rights, Human Trafficking in Sri lanka

Location: Kanakarayankulam S/N, Mannakulam, Mamadu, etc.

Divisional Secretariat: All Divisions

Allocation: 17.10 MN

Responsible: Mr.S.Sivasankar

Islamic Relief Sri Lanka

Project: Learn and Ride for Education Empowerment

Location: Nelumkulam, Vedivaithakal, Mamaduwa

Divisional Secretariat: V/South, V/North

Allocation: 35.05 MN

Responsible: Mr.M.I.Sabri

Y GRO

Project: Job placement & Self employment, Business training, Career guidance, Vocational Training, Increase milk production

Location: Sannasiparanthan, Katpakapuram, Koomankulam

Divisional Secretariat: Vavuniya, V/North

Allocation: 30.88 MN

Responsible: Mr.Anil Dias

OFERR CEYLON

Project: Sri Lanka Refugee Return Reintegration, Emergency / Disaster support

Location: All GN Divisions

Divisional Secretariat: All DS Divisions

Allocation: 22.81 MN

Responsible: Mrs.S.Sutharshini

WUSC

Project: GRIT Growth Resilience Investment Training

Location: All GN Divisions

Divisional Secretariat: All DS Divisions

Allocation: 8.25 MN

Responsible: Ms.Mumtaz aroos faleel

HDO

Project: Empowerment to women and development, Educational support, Crop production, Trafficking in Sri Lanka

Location: Ganeshapuram, Samayapuram

Divisional Secretariat: Vavuniya

Allocation: 5.00 MN

Responsible: Mr.J.Amirtharaj

Org. of People for Justice

Project: Empowerment to women and development, Educational support, Crop production, Trafficking in Sri Lanka

Location: All GN Divisions

Divisional Secretariat: All DS Divisions

Allocation: 6.5 MN

Responsible: Mrs.M.Kamsha

RDF

Project: Community empowerment through strengthening village level youth groups

Location: Samanankulam, Chekkadipulavu, Maharambaikulam, etc.

Divisional Secretariat: All DS Divisions

Allocation: 4.55 MN

Responsible: Mr.A.R.A.Ramees

CPR

Project: Empowerment of Communities through Peace and Reconciliation Awareness Programme

Location: Thirunavatkulam, Thonikal

Divisional Secretariat: Vavuniya

Allocation: 2.07 MN

Responsible: Mr.J.Jeevaratnam

FRC

Project: Building psychosocial resilience in the Northern Province

Location: Maharambaikulam, Olumadu, Periyapuliyankulam

Divisional Secretariat: Vavuniya, V/North, VCK

Allocation: 2.91 MN

Responsible: Mr.D.Perare

Lend a Hand Fund

Project: Help a child project (education)

Location: Sithamparapuram

Divisional Secretariat: Vavuniya

Allocation: 0.35 MN

Responsible: Ms.Joanne Senn

Acted

Project: Promoting Disaster Risk Reduction for Livelihood Resilience

Location: Anathapuliyankulam, Puliyankulam south/north, Mamadu, etc.

Divisional Secretariat: V/North, V/South

Allocation: 90.70 MNM

Responsible: Mr.Vinorth

MAG

Project: Land mine free

Location: All GN Divisions

Divisional Secretariat: All DS Divisions

Allocation: 111.26 MN

Responsible: Mr.Jhone

Eye Donation Society

Project: Tissue Donation for Hospital, Free Eye camp

Location: All

Divisional Secretariat: All

Allocation: 0.24 MN

Responsible: I.E.Wickramasooriya

Healthy Lanka Alliance

Project: Empowered living conditions, reduction of SGBV, alcohol/drug use

Location: All

Divisional Secretariat: Vavuniya, V/North, V/South

Allocation: 0.173 MN

Responsible: Mr.JA.Chamika

RED

Project: Expanding Impact & Empowering Vulnerable Workers

Location: Thonikal, Mathavuvaithakulam, Moonrumurippu

Divisional Secretariat: Vavuniya

Allocation: 2.89 MN

Responsible: Mrs.Chandra Devanarayana

Foundation of Goodness

Project: Village heartbeat empowerment center, Essential school supply program

Location: Pandarikkulam

Divisional Secretariat: Vavuniya

Allocation: 9.20 MN

Responsible: Mr.C.Cooray

ADRA

Project: Promote self-reliance through safe migration and peaceful co-existence

Location: Thallikulam, Ashikulam, Thonikal, Kagankulam, etc.

Divisional Secretariat: Vavuniya, VCK

Allocation: 11.04 MN

Responsible: Mr.Jayandra Seneviratne

Compassion Int. Lanka

Project: Holistic child & youth development program

Location: All

Divisional Secretariat: Vavuniya, V/North, V/South

Allocation: 204.9 MN

Responsible: Mr.S.Fernando

Caritas – Valvuthayam

Project: Improving rural livelihoods, food security, climate resilience

Location: Samayapuram, Puthukkulam, Suntharapuram, etc.

Divisional Secretariat: Vavuniya

Allocation: 3.27 MN

Responsible: (Not listed)

RAHAMA

Project: Child Rights, Livelihood, Gender Equality, Health, Alcohol/Drugs prevention, CSOs capacity, Duty bearers support

Location: Mannakulam, Kanakarayankulam N/S, Puliyankulam N/S, etc.

Divisional Secretariat: Vavuniya, V/North, V/South

Allocation: 15.54 MN

Responsible: Mr.MHM.Makeen

Kansarmen SL Foundation

Project: Improve access to safe water and sanitation for children

Location: Veerapuram manivasakar M V, Periyapulliyakulam

Divisional Secretariat: VCK

Allocation: 2.46 MN

Responsible: D. C. Fernando Pulle

National Peace Council

Project: Actions for Religious Coexistence (ARC), Plural Action for Inclusion, Reconciliation and Social Justice

Location: Vavuniya

Divisional Secretariat: Vavuniya

Allocation: 12.21 MN

Responsible: Mr.Jehan Perera

Mr. R.W. Bandula Kumara

Mr. R.W. Bandula Kumara

Deputy Director - (NFS)

Mrs. S. Thilakaratna

Mrs. S. Thilakaratna

District Agriculture Director

Vision

A vibrant and dynamic agricultural sector for food security and national prosperity.

Mission

To achieve globally competitive production, processing, and marketing enterprises through socially acceptable, innovative, and commercially-oriented agriculture via sustainable management of the country's natural resources at the district level.

Objectives

1 Promoting sustainable crop and livestock production for food security and national prosperity.
2 Ensuring effective land and water resource management.
3 Driving innovation, modernization, and digital transformation in agricultural systems.
4 Supporting farmers and stakeholders with technical guidance, capacity building, and access to services.
5 We serve with integrity, accountability, and excellence, ensuring that Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector is resilient, productive, and globally competitive.

Staff Details

NoNameDesignation
01 Mrs.S.S.Thilakaratna District Agriculture Director
02 Mrs.T.Akaniya Saksri Development Officer
03 Mrs.E.C Pathmarany Development Officer
04 Mrs.A.Tharshika Development Officer
05 Mrs.N.Mehala Development Officer

Contact Information of Agriculture Branch

📞 General: 024-2224348

Mr. A.M.R.K. Ratnayake

Mr. A.M.R.K. Ratnayake

District Assistant Director

Introduction

Disaster management Coordinating Unit,Vavuniya is the leading agency for disaster management in Sri Lanka. It is mandated with the responsibility of implementing and coordinating national and sub-national level programmes for reducing the risk of disasters with the participation of all relevant stakeholders.

DMC was established as per the provisions of the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act No. 13 of 2005 as the executing agency of the National Council for Disaster Management (NCDM).

The main activities of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) are Research and Development, Mitigation, Planning Preparedness, Dissemination of Early Warning for the vulnerable population, Emergency Response, Coordination of Relief and Post Disaster Activities in collaboration with other key agencies.

In order to facilitate the coordination and implement all DMC activities, Disaster Management Committees were established at District, Divisional, Grama Niladhari Wasams, across the country. Also District Disaster Management Coordination Units (DDMCU) were established in all districts to carry out Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities at the sub national level.

Vision

Safer communities and sustainable development in Sri Lanka.

Mission

To create a culture of safety among communities and the nation at large through systematic management of natural, technological, and man-made disaster risks.

Objectives

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Initiate and coordinate foreign aided projects for disaster mitigation, response and recovery

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Liaising with Ministries, Government authorities and agencies, private sector agencies, NGOs and INGOs and all other relevant agencies to ensure timely execution of such responsibility.

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Coordination and Management of relief activities pertaining to natural and man-made disasters.

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Coordinating awareness programs on natural disasters and man-made disasters.

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Early warning systems.

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Supervision of the activities of non-governmental organizations and social welfare voluntary agencies in relation to disaster management, provisions of relief and promotion of human rights.

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Facilitation of and assistance to non-governmental organizations and social welfare voluntary agencies, in the fields of disaster management and human rights through countrywide Ministries, Departments and Public Corporations, Provincial Council, Local Authority Administration; and District, Division and Grama Niladhari administration; to enforce.

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coordinate and monitor activities related to Hazard Mapping and Risk Assessment.

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Information Management.

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Disaster mitigation.

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Early warning dissemination.

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Preparedness for effective response at disaster situations.

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Emergency Operations Management.

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Management of the post-disaster activities after a disaster.

Contact Staff Details

NoNameDesignation
01 Mr. A.M.R.K. Rathnayake District Assistant Director
02 Mr. J. Akila Jayasinghe District Disaster Management Assistant
03 Mr. M. Jasinthan District Disaster Management Assistant
04 Mrs. R.M. Hemali Management Assistant
05 Mrs. S. Uthaya District Disaster Management Assistant
06 Mrs. P.W.G.S.S. Balasooriya Office Assistant
07 Mrs. L.H.M.P.S. Lansakara Driver

DMC Contact Number

📞 0242225553

Eng. K. Sivakaran

Eng. K. Sivakaran

District Chief Engineer

Vision

Build safe, economical, sustainable, and green buildings for the public.

Mission

Provide design, drawings, construction, maintenance, and technical support to government organizations.

Objectives

1 Provide excellent engineering services for construction works under the Government Agent’s administrative area in Vavuniya.
2 Utilize government allocation for renovation, construction, and maintenance works.
3 Offer exceptional services to complete projects on time.

Branch Services

No Services Submission Forms & Charges Period Contact Officer
01 Establishment works of government quarters Application for quotations payment; decided when calling related applications for quotations. Within current annual year Engineer
02 Repair of government quarters and offices (under the management of G.A) Quotations are made through the village development society.