The Pamunugama YMCA, in collaboration with World Vision, hosted a training workshop as part of their ongoing "Social Dialogue for Conflict Prevention and Peace" project. Held on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the YMCA of Pamunugama hall, the training brought together community members from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with the goal of strengthening grassroots advocacy and mediation skills.
The workshop was structured into two sessions. In the first, Additional District Secretary Mr. Sugath Kithsiri provided a clear, accessible breakdown of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, showing participants how to effectively use the law to advocate for their communities. This was followed by a session led by trainer Mr. Aruna Shantha Nonis, in Advocacy. He focused on the different types of advocacy and the practical steps one should take to intervene constructively to resolve social problems.
A total of 55 people attended, including members of the Pamunugama YMCA, local residents and a community groups from the Wattala area affiliated with World Vision.
By the end of the day, the feedback was positive. Participants emphasized that the training was timely and practical. Several expressed that the knowledge they gained would be essential for their future social work, particularly when stepping in to help resolve local issues.
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