Learning opportunities, skills development, personal growth and social empowerment beyond the traditional classroom.
- 275+
- Students supported
- 2013
- LEBARA centre opened
- 2018
- Malarum Mullai began
From the Province history
History & details
Annai Illam: LEBARA Education Resource Centre, Kilinochchi
The LEBARA Education Resource Centre was established on 16 February 2013 at Annai Illam, Kilinochchi, with the support of LEBARA. Initiated by Fr. A. Sylvester, OMI, and currently led by Fr. Sebamalai Perera, OMI, the Centre responds to the educational needs of children and young people affected by the civil war.
Functioning as both a library and an educational resource centre, it provides educational support and learning opportunities to more than 275 students. Through education, personal formation, and equal opportunities, the Centre continues to contribute to the educational and social development of the Kilinochchi community.
Malarum Mullai: Education and Human Resource Centre, Oddusuddan
Malarum Mullai is a community education centre in Oddusuddan, Mullaitivu District. Initiated in 2018 by Fr. S. Anpurasa, OMI, and currently with Bro. Amirtharaj Daberera, OMI, the Centre provides free tuition and opportunities for children's educational and personal development.
In addition to academic support, children are encouraged to develop their talents through music, dance, and other skill-building activities. Under successive Oblate leadership, the Centre has expanded its infrastructure and programmes and continues to serve the local community with the support of Wilde Ganzen and Stichting Mullai – Netherlands.
Amala Uthayam Boys' Hostel: Trincomalee
Amala Uthayam Boys' Hostel, located at Uppuveli, Trincomalee, provides a safe and supportive residential environment for boys from economically disadvantaged families, enabling them to pursue their school education with stability and confidence.
The hostel was established in 2005 with Fr. Godfrey Joel, OMI as the warden and Fr. Jeevanadas, OMI, then Principal of St. Joseph's College, Trincomalee. Today, with improved facilities, the ministry continues under the care of Fr. Gerald, OMI, providing education, personal formation, and pastoral accompaniment to young people.
Source: Pathinathan Sathiyaseelan, OMI, “Present Ministries of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in Jaffna Province”
What we do
- Library and learning resources for war-affected children
- Free tuition and after-school educational support
- Music, dance and skill-building for children’s talents
- Residential care so poor boys can stay in school
- Personal formation and pastoral accompaniment of young people
“Let each of you use the gift you have received to serve one another.”