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“Educating young girl victims to be exemplary future leaders in their communities”

Sisters at Law

In the pursuit of fostering a resilient and empowered generation, our project, "Educating Young Girl Victims to Sustain an Empowered Future," is dedicated to addressing the intersecting challenges faced by girls that found shelter in our Surakshi training center. They have not had the opportunity to attend school and are victims of various forms of violence. This initiative recognizes the critical role education plays in breaking the cycle of poverty, exploitation, and gender-based violence.

Our primary objective is to provide a holistic educational intervention that not only imparts academic knowledge but also equips these young girls with essential life skills, empowering them to navigate and overcome the challenges posed by violence. We aim to create a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters healing and growth.

Through "Educating Young Girl Victims to Sustain an Empowered Future," we aspire to break the cycle of violence, poverty, and educational deprivation. By investing in the education and well-being of these girls, we aim to catalyze positive change, ultimately contributing to the creation of a more just and empowered society.

"Educating Young Girl Victims to Sustain an Empowered Future" relies on the crucial support of community donations to extend a lifeline to girls who have never experienced formal education and are victims of pervasive violence. These donations play a pivotal role in shaping a transformative narrative for these young lives.

Your contributions directly impact the implementation of a comprehensive educational program that goes beyond traditional schooling, addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by these girls. With your support, we can develop and deliver specialized curricular that incorporate not only academic subjects but also essential life skills, empowering these girls to overcome the traumas they've endured.

Community donations enable the creation of safe and supportive learning environments, providing resources for trauma-informed teaching practices and mental health support. Your generosity helps us bring in expert educators and counselors, ensuring that the program is tailored to the unique needs of these survivors. By fostering a sense of security and understanding, we aim to create a foundation for learning that goes beyond textbooks.

Additionally, your donations facilitate community engagement initiatives, allowing us to work collaboratively with families, local leaders, and community members. This collective effort challenges harmful norms, advocates for gender equality, and strengthens the protective network around these girls. Your support fuels awareness campaigns and workshops that promote a culture of education and resilience within the community.

In essence, your community donations are instrumental in breaking the cycle of violence and deprivation. By contributing to "Educating Young Girl Victims to Sustain an Empowered Future," you become a catalyst for positive change, helping us build a future where these girls can not only reclaim their right to education but also emerge as empowered individuals capable of shaping their destinies.

Given the challenging times the Sri Lankan economy is facing currently, we are confident that donors will be generous enough to help us achieve the target of 1.7 Million LKR. However, entertaining the possibility of not achieving the target 1.7 Million LKR, we decided to stratify the money target into five levels that would correspond with five types of classes with increasing value.

Description	Rs.	Timelines
Speaking, Reading and Writing in English	400,000	December 2023
Art and Music Therapy	350,000	January 2024
Social Studies and Confidence Building	350,000	February 2024
Personality development, motivation	300,000	Macrh 2024
Life skills and income generation activities	300,000	April 2024
Total	Rs.1,700,000

Sisters at Law was founded in August 2018 to provide legal assistance to survivors of gender-based violence in Sri Lanka. However, as we realised that there is a big lack in long-term support for survivors, we decided to expand our services. Today we are able to offer a comprehensive programmes package to our beneficiaries. As part of this, we are operating a shelter.

Furthermore, we organise women empowerment projects, provide livelihood support and run legal awareness workshops. We help women, girls and families who were affected by various types of abuse and other dire life events. We are also supporting young female lawyers and students on their journey into the profession.

Our organisation was founded by human rights lawyer Marini de Livera who also holds the post of Chairperson of Sisters at Law. We have received our registration as a non-profit organisation in Sri Lanka in early 2020. Sisters at Law is housed under the same roof as our sister organisation “The Law Chambers of Marini De Livera” in Colombo.

Our network allows us to operate nationally and to support beneficiaries across the country. We have received recognition by the international community for our courageous work and actively collaborate with international partners.Part of our work is inspired by Marini de Livera’s insights from her visits to organisations abroad, such as the PACE Centre for Girls in Florida, USA.

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We hope to have the funding in place by 30th December

22nd November 2023 - We are off with our campaign, really looking forward to your support.

Sisters at Law initially started as an organisation focussing on legal aid and advocacy to help victims of domestic and institutional violence. But soon it became apparent that social services in Sri Lanka do not offer adequate long-term support for survivors. That is why we started to provide additional programmes which help to fill those gaps.

Contact details for further inquiries

Name: – Yashinka Mendis
Address: 368/17, Udumulla, Mulleriyawa New Town
Phone Number: +94 (0) 77 167 7556
Email: sistersatlawsl@gmail.com
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Website: https://www.sistersatlaw.org/
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Educating Young Girl Victims To Sustain An Empowered Future

Sisters at Law