In the last couple of months, the Asha Centre in Badowita has been happy to have the support of some volunteers who have given up their time to offer their support and expertise to those who access the centre. One of these people is Dilhara, who has an MSc in Applied Psychology and significant experience working in the field including…
As has been mentioned on our Facebook page, the first two weeks of August were busy at the Asha Centre. It was the school holidays but we decided to remain open for children and young people in the area so that they were take part in our first ever holiday programme. The two week programme focussed on inclusive activities for…
Our peer support groups started this week in Athidiya with much more success than any had envisaged. Dorian and Lorna, the two trainers, currently working with Samutthana, a mental health charity in Sri Lanka have shown great commitment to establishing this project and sharing their knowledge. The women’s group met on Friday evening over a cup of tea and two…
Newsletter May 2016
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Newsletter Christmas 2015
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Volunteers at the Asha Centre
In the last couple of months, the Asha Centre in Badowita has been happy to have the support of some volunteers who have given up their time to offer their support and expertise to those who access the centre. One of these people is Dilhara, who has an MSc in Applied Psychology and significant experience working in the field including…
Asha Trust Newsletter Autumn 2015
Asha Trust Newsletter Autumn 2015
School holidays at the centre
As has been mentioned on our Facebook page, the first two weeks of August were busy at the Asha Centre. It was the school holidays but we decided to remain open for children and young people in the area so that they were take part in our first ever holiday programme. The two week programme focussed on inclusive activities for…
August activities at the centre in Athidiya
Volunteer intern opportunities in Sri Lanka
Update on peer support in Athidiya
Our peer support groups started this week in Athidiya with much more success than any had envisaged. Dorian and Lorna, the two trainers, currently working with Samutthana, a mental health charity in Sri Lanka have shown great commitment to establishing this project and sharing their knowledge. The women’s group met on Friday evening over a cup of tea and two…
Peer support groups in Athidiya
Asha Trust Newsletter April 2015
Asha Trust Newsletter April 2015