By: Isuru Parakrama
November 24, Colombo (LNW): In a bid to strengthen national unity, religious harmony, and reconciliation, the Ministry of Justice and National Integration, in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has provided technological and communication tools to National Integration Officers.
The distribution took place on November 22 at the National Integration Division office in Rajagiriya, with the ceremony graced by Justice and National Integration Minister, Attorney Harshana Nanayakkara, and US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung.
The initiative, part of the USAID-funded SCORE project, aims to enhance the capacity of National Integration Officers in promoting social cohesion across Sri Lanka.
As part of the effort, 61 laptops and other vital communication tools were distributed to ensure the effective implementation of integration programmes and outreach activities in diverse communities.
The event also marked the formal exchange of documents relating to the provision of the equipment. J. Kaartthigeyan, Head of SCORE Project Operations for USAID, and P. Kuganathan, Additional Secretary of the National Integration Division at the Ministry of Justice and National Integration, signed the official documents to seal the partnership and support for the initiative.
Both the Sri Lankan government and USAID are hopeful that these tools will help bridge communication gaps and facilitate more effective community engagement in the pursuit of a harmonious society.
