A Training Program on Food Preservation Techniques and Value-Added Food Production was successfully conducted on October 24, 2025, at Athapaththugama, Hambantota, under the Food Security Project. The program brought together participants from Athapaththugama and Meda Ara to enhance their knowledge and skills in sustainable food processing and income generation.

The session was conducted by Ms. Aruni Gunarathne, Agriculture Instructor from the Agrarian Centre, Angunakolapalassa, who provided hands-on training on methods such as drying, bottling, and preparing value-added food products to reduce post-harvest losses and increase household income.

The event was coordinated by Mr. Yasalal Priyantha, Field Officer, with the support of Mr. A. J. Chandrasena, Volunteer. Participants actively engaged in practical demonstrations and discussions, gaining valuable insights into small-scale entrepreneurship and food safety practices.

This initiative marks another successful step in empowering rural families to achieve greater food security and economic resilience through sustainable and innovative food production methods.

A Training Program on Laudato Si’ was successfully held on October 18, 2025, in Angunakolapalassa under the Food Security Project. The program focused on promoting Pope Francis’ message of caring for our common home by integrating environmental awareness and sustainable living into community development initiatives.

The session was led by Rev. Fr. Director Michael Rajendram, with the participation of Ms. Amitha (A.R. & P.A.), the Field Officer, and a Volunteer. Participants engaged in meaningful discussions on ecological responsibility, sustainable resource use, and the importance of protecting creation through practical actions in daily life and agriculture.

This program served as a valuable platform to strengthen community commitment toward ecological harmony, echoing the spirit of Laudato Si’ and its call for an integrated approach to faith, environment, and human development.