HELP-O News Letter May 2011

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IncreaseknowledgeSaveEnvironment

KarapitiyaHospitalhastremendousrecyclingprogramthatisbiogasunitandthisunit

startedin2004andthatisthefirstbiogasunitatHospitalinAsia.SinceHELPOstarted

thatbiogasunitcarriedoutbytheHospitalManagement.Duringthepasttimehadtofaceonechallengethatischangingthestafftimetotime.Whenwetrainonestaffthey

willtransferafterfewyears.Soseveraltimeswehadtoconductawarenessprogramsto

them.DuringthelastfewyearssituationissameandHELPOdecidedtoconductone

awarenessprogram for theHospital staff.Theprogram conducted aboutmaintain&

management of thebiogas. For thisprogramminor staffs tomanagement staffwere

participated. The program scheduled to awaking the knowledge of the staff. We

discussedaboutthemanytopicswhichrelatedtobiogas

01.Mainparts of thebiogas and itsimportant

02.Watermixingsystemandratios03.Checkingthegaslevel.04.Cleaningtheburnerandpipeline05.ManoMeterandSulfurfilter

How they can operate thebiogas unitwithout any problems. Evenwe aware them

aboutHowtofeedthebiogasunitandwhatistheproperratioformixwaterincluding

aboutbiogasfeedingmaterialsandcantfeedmaterialsforthebiogas.Thenweaware

about importantofwaste segregationandwe couldable toaware themaboutbiogas

andmaintainandmanagement.

ExchangingExperiencesthroughVideoconference

25th ofMaywas one of very

important days to HELPO,

reason for that, is therewasa

video conference to share

experiences among several

countries. This team

conference is speciallyheld tohaveupdate ofwhathavedone for thebetterment of

thosecountriesbyCITYNETFunding.Somemembersofthosecountriesgatheredat

JICAOffices(JapanInternationalCooperationAgency)toexchangetheirbestpractices

of

waste

management

process

and

sanitation.

Members

of

following

countries

participated in this conference. They are Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippine,

Indonesia

HELPOpresentedasthenationalchapteractivitieschapterfromSriLankaandatthe

conference we presented our experience with waste management process by

implementing biogas units within Negombo and Dehiwala Municipal Areas even

includingtheTechnicalCooperationforDevelopingCountries(TCDC)Program.

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UpgradeKarapitiyaBiogasUnit

HELPO isalwayshaving alertsofourpreviousbiogas

units and is there any problem with its functioning.

KarapitiyaHospitalBiogasunithas8yearshistorywith

biogasconceptandsincethenuptonowitisfunctioning

well.Butduring the last fewmonthshad littleproblem

that isburnerdoesntworkproperly andweupgraded

thisbiogasunit.We fixednameboards toeverypartof

thebiogasunitbecausemanyofschoolsandpeoplecome

to see this.Wehaveupgraded this is a learning centre

and this is the firstbiogas thatwe constructed in 2004

and this is the firstbiogasunit inHospital inAsia and

this

model

has

been

replicated

to

many

places

in

very

successfullway.

SuccessmodeltoMadhuRiverProtection

BalapitiyaMaduRiverisaworldfamouswetlandandits

very special and enrich with many animals and plants

MaduRiverisasserttoGalleDistrictaswellasfortheSri

Lanka. The threats for the Madu River are much and

HELPO and IUCN implemented one of small program

withhugeimpactprogramtoprotecttheMaduRiver.

With thisprogramneeded to findsustainablesolution to

protect the mangroves because most of people cut

mangroves as a fire wood and fishermen put the fish

waste to lagoon.Soweneeded to implement sustainable

solutionwithagoodmodel.Evenweplantedmangroves

thatdestroyedplaces. In thismonthwewent tomonitor

about the program now it is a function with very

successfulway.NowMangrovesgrewproperly.

People are using the renewable energy for their dailyneeds and they dont put the waste to lagoon and we

implemented one of model program and that is not

enough to protect the whole lagoon and animals with

mangroves andwe need to go to another step in large

scalebecauseonewe implementedmodel issuccess.Not

itstimetoexpandtheprograminlargescale.

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NewExpectationwithOurSuccessfulEfforts

DaybydayHELPOiskeepingtheirsteps

for the path of success with new

experimentsofbiogas sector, so thatour

technicians always keep their eye on

newlythingsanddonewexperimentsfor

developing thissystem.According toour

previous experience of national and

international levelwe tried to get some

important changes, tried to do new

experiments.

Our new experiment is, releasing pure

watertotheenvironmentbyfilteringafter

treating. Through that system,

environment pollution is completely

reduced. Now we are introducing our

ownmadeslurryfiltertothebiogasunit.

Through this filter we get dry compost

fromtheslurryandcantreatthisslurryas

water.Wefilterthisthroughseven layers

and it filters step by step. The row

materials for filter are 100% organic and

environmentfriendlyrowmaterials.Even

now we introduce under ground pipes

system toprovidebiogas to cooker.This

isanothertechnologywehaveintroduced

tothebiogasfield.

EndoftheSuccessfulPrograms

USAIDSARIEnergyProgram

HELPO could able to finish one of successful programwhichwe

implementedwiththeUSAIDSARIEnergyProgram.Evenasoneof

resultof implementing thisprogramwe could able to replicate this

program inTrincomalee city.MakeGalleBioEnergyCity isoneof

mainandvaluableconceptwecouldableto implementthrough this

program.

On

this

time

HELP

O

would

like

to

thanks

for

USAID

SARI

Energy Program for providing financial support for this program

withoutthatwewontabletoimplementthiskindofsuccessprogram

to the country.Alsowewould like to thanks forallstakeholdersof

the program and their views and comments were much effective to carry on this

programinverysuccessfullway.

NegomboCommunityBiogasProgram

Also HELPO finished another very successful program with the

financialsupportoftheCITYNET,UNITARandFrenchGovernment.

Thisprogram implemented inNegombowith thepartnershipof the

NegomboMunicipalCouncil.We constructed twobiogas units and

conducted one international exchange program with Cambodian

government. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for

CITYNET,FrenchGovernmentandUNITARforprovidingthefunds

andliketothanksforNegomboMunicipalCounciltofacilitatetothe

program.

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InimitableServicethroughIYSHFund

Havingashelterisoneofbasicneedsofeverybeing,birdsareabletocreatetheirnests

anywherethatsuitforthem,otheranimalsalsocanlivewithoutashelterornot,they

haveunlimited space tomake theirdream shelterbut consideringhumanbeing it is

differentfromothers.HELPOawarded21stIYSHAwardforprovidingshelterforthe

homelesspeopleofthecountry.

Afterreceiving thisawardweestablishedonerevolvingfund toprovide theHousing

Loansforthepeoplewhodonthaveashelteranddonthaveaccesstoabank.Through

thisfundwecouldabletoprovideloansformorethan23people.Someareexpectingto

get loans through this fund.Mostofpeopleare repaying the loanandothersalready

paidandexpecttogetalargescaleloantorealizetheirdream.Thepeoplewhogotloan

from this fund will never able to accomplish their dreams because no one gives

financialfacilitytothem.Weimplementthisprogramthroughthepeoplesmovement

andbranches.

CommunityactionstocelebratetheWesakFestival

TheWesakfestivalheldon17thand18thMayandthis is

very special for all Buddhistsbecause this year is the

2600th Year of enlightenment Lord Buddha. Every

peoplesmovementbranchhasbeenorganizedsmalland

large events to celebrate this great occasion with

involvementofotherreligiousmembers.Thisshowstheethnicof theallnations amongmembersbecauseother

nationsalso involved to thoseevents inveryactively.This is thespacefor thepeople

whodonthaveagoodplatformandforthespacetotheiractions.

SoupDansalfromChinaGardenPeoplesMovementBranch

Thismonthwasveryspecialmonthtoallofourpeoplesmovementmembersbecause

ofWesakZone.During amonth they prepared for various activities for celebrating

Wesak festival.Members ofChinaGardenpeoplesmovementbranch gave a soup

dansal(Itmeansfreefoodfordevotees)fordevoteesandothers.Beforeamonththey

plannedhowtheyarrangethisgratedeedandeverymemberinvolvedtothisandthis

is thefinalresultof theireffort. Theycollectedmoneygoinghousetohousewith the

helpofvillagers.Buddhistsandotherreligiouscontributedto thisgreateffortandfor

preparing soup all of villagers have supported them because giving Dansal is

consideredasmeritoriousdeeds.

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ThroughaGrateSermon HealHeart&Mind

Last 18th,Maymembers ofWalawuwaththa peoplesmovementbranch held a grate

sermon of teachings of Lord Buddha and thereweremore than 500 of community

gatheredtolistenteachingsofthelordBuddha. Ven.UduweDammalokadidhisgreat

sermon at thismeritorious occasion. Devotees of the village took part for this and

membersoftheotherbranchestooparticipatedbygettingridoftheirbusylifestyleto

collectbetterdirectiontotheirlives.AllparticipatorswereveryhappybylisteningBana

andthankedtoWalawuwaththaBranchtheyexplainedthatthisisagreatopportunity

to them to heal their hearts and minds. Members of Walawuwaththa Peoples

Movement Branchwerewell appreciatedby the participators. Even this is the final

effortoftheiractionallmemberswereveryactivelyparticipatedtothisevent.

OfferingOfBuddha ThotagamuwaBranch

Twentyeight Buddha offering meritorious program was held by members of

ThotagamuwaPeoplesMovementBranchthreedaysatSubadraramaTemple.Many

ofvillagersparticipatedinthisoccasionandourpeoplesmovementmembersprepared

every thing with the help of villagers. Peoples movement members take a good

experiencebygatheringwithothercommunitiesandtheygainthisopportunitytoheal

theirmindbehalfbusyenvironmentthattheyspenddaybydaylife.Theincumbentof

thetempleappreciatetheirmeritoriousactandblessedthem.

Theimportanceis,throughthistasktheymakeotherstoopportunitytocooltheirmind

andGS of the village participated the occasion, they learnt how toworkwith local

authoritiesandeventorganizingwell.Itwillshowthemthepathtogohead.

ExampletoAdultsfromChildren

UnderWalawuwaththaPeoplesBranch there is aLeadingChildren Society through

thisprogram;childrenareempoweredtostandbytheirselvesbyfacingchallenges.On

the17thand18ththeyorganizeDansal(Itmeansfreefoodfordevotees)withtheirlevel

andwithusingtheircapacity.

ChildrenofChildrenSocietyhurriedtoholdaDansal(Itmeansfreefoodfordevotees)

and theyhavecollectedmoneybygoinghouse tohouseand theycould findenough

money to do this grate task.Without getting help from adults they arranged their

Dansal(Itmeansfreefoodfordevotees)theygavegramforthedevotees.Thisisavery

smalleffortofthechildrenandhugestepthattheyhavetakenbecausetheydidntget

anysupportfromtheadults.ThiseffortofChildrenwerehighlyappreciatedbyvisitors

for thisgrate taskoneofdevoteessaid that wecansee thefutureof them, this isa

good example to them and timely act taken by children such a time humanity is

changingrapidly.

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ImportantParticipationtoaGrateExhibitionandSeminar

Last 20th May was very important day to our

communityofourpeoplesmovementbranchesbecause

invitedtoparticipateinSthreeMelawhichwasveryactiveprogramwithwomenbasistoempowerthemto

faceanychallenges,tobehavewithconfidenceoftheir

selves as well as men perform. This seminar and

exhibitionwasleadbytheAssociationofwaraffected

women. Our 30 members of peoples company got

opportunitytotakepartthisgreatSeminar.

In this great occasion the governor of southern

province, Mrs. Kumari Balasuriya and former

Minister

of

parliament,

Mrs.

Ferial

Ashroof

also

participated. This program should be highly

appreciated because through this program, very

importantthingslinkwithwomenwerediscussedand

manyproblemsofthemanswered.Attheoccasiontwo

directorboardmembers ofHELPO had participated

oneofthemisaactivememberofthisprogramandthe

otheroneparticipatedforgivinglectureonthetopicof

Escape from sexual harassment, explainingwhats

sexual harassment, showing how women face these

typeofproblemsbytravelingbusses,whatwomencan

dowhenfacingsuchproblems,whatshouldnttheydo,

soonhegaveveryimportantmatteronhislecture.

Through thisprogram their target is tomakewomen

powerfultofacethesocietyandmakethemskillfuland

also they want to empower women to become as

political leaders then theycanstand theirownfeet for

women right therefore, they are holding these type

seminars and exhibitions in every province, make

women gather together expect to hold special,

importantExhibitionandSeminarinthemonthofDecember.

Through this program many of common and special things were explained and

answered forveryuseful, important towomen andourparticipators candirect their

followersandtheywouldhelptheirmembersbyprovidingwhattheylearnt.`

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PostSteptoRecoverManavilaHousingProgram

Southerncourthousingprogramisabigprogramthat

we implemented specially for the Tsunami victims to

givegreatsupportfortheirshelterproblem.Thosewho

lived inCGR lands, 100Mbuffer zone in thatdisaster

time they were helpless because Government didnt

providefree landforthemduetonotpermissionofthe

lands.ThroughtheassistanceofANPAS27houseswere

donated for thembut the landwas givenbyACHR to

establish a revolving fund for our PeoplesMovement.

Program implemented as like a community driven

housing program. Gradually due to land situation as

wellassomebadconstructionsbeneficiaryhastopayfor

it.

On 28thMay 2011we organized a specialmeeting for

them with Peoples Movement & HELPO board of

directors&LegalAdviseralsothisHousingProgramistheonebigopportunity&they

gave their sincere gratitude for selecting them especially for Peoples Movement,

ANPAS&ACHR.Theyexplainthat

Peoplehavetospendmoneyfortomakeitagainlikecanalswhichcannotconstructindividually&inthesebarriersitwasdifficulttorepaytheinstallments

Inabilityoftherepaymentastheyalreadyhaveto paypenaltymorethanthelandvalue&asktocalculatetheinstallmentsasperpayingcapacityofeach

GreatAchievements

Allofthemgavetheirsuggesttogofornewdeedastheyarenotcapabletopaythepenaltyaspertheearlierdeed&formtheirgroupsasearlier

AsallareTsunamivictimsnot to revalue the land though thisarea landvalue isRs.100,000.00duetourbanization

Get theownershipof theirLand&housesafter therepaymentsasmanyTsunamihousing schemes arenotgetting thisadvantageasalready fourof them receivedafterpayments

Finallygaveonemonthtimeperiodtodiscussedaboutrepayments&iftheyarenotabletorepaythenthePeoplesCompanydecidedtohandover theownershipofthe

property to the CoOperative society in future as all of the peoples Company

brancheswillregisteredunderCOOperativesocietiesinnextmonth

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FromBusStationtoTheirOwnShelter

This news letter shows the updates of theHELPO program and projects even the

serviceswe could able toprovide for the grass root level community.You can read

about very successmodelwhichwe have carried out inpast in various sectors and

some successful case studies from the ground level. We would like to hear your

valuable comments to improve the organizationsNewsLetter.Wemuch appreciate

yourcommentsregardingthisNewsLetter.

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HUMAN & Environment Links Progressive Organization (HELP-O)

No. 364/18 A, Samagi Mawatha,

Dangedara, Galle,

Sri Lanka

T.P +94-91-4380121 / +94-91- 2226818

E- Mail [email protected]

URL www.helpo-srilanka.org

Manyofpeoplehad to loss theirhabitatwith ahuge

waveoftheoceanbecauseoftheoceanbecauseofhuge

disaster happened in 2004. At that time Tsunami

Disasterhadstolennotonlytheirproperties,butalsoit

couldgainotherexpectation,familymembers,dreams

andmanythingsofthosetheybelong.InKoggalaarea

thereweresomefamilieswhohadtoliveatbusstation

and theydidnthave any faeilities and their situation

wasverycritical.

Secours Populaire Francais SPF Organization was

workinginSriLankaandtheywereinvolvedtomany

effective programs to upgrade the grass root level

peoples life inmanyareas.So they involved to solve

thisprogram.Theybuiltnicecompletehousesandbout

Rs.10,000.00of furniturewasgiven to them.With the

basofthiscontributionHELPOstartedthenetworking

ofpeoplewithin thisyear.SPFOrganizationprovides

the houses for them but we could able to make a

sustainableprogramtothemwithinvolveotherpeople

of the area.During the past time they gotmany self

employment

loans,

housing

loans,

sanitation

loans.

So

HELPOcouldabletoconvertthisgreatefforttomore

effective rocess.

HELP-O News Letter May 2011

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