MenCare programming kicks off in World Vision’s Watawala Area Development Program, Sri Lanka

22 April 2016

In March 2016, MenCare partner World Vision Lanka launched its first cycle of fatherhood programming in the Watawala Area Development Program (ADP) in Sri Lanka. Approximately 60 participants from 24 families attended the program’s first session, which was held in the town of Hatton.

The families who participated are from Vellai Oya tea estate. They reported being pleased with the day’s events, and that their children enjoyed themselves playing games and making arts and crafts.

See more photos from the launch of the Watawala MenCare program below:

Participants listen to an introduction about MenCare.
Participants listen to an introduction about MenCare.
MenCare participants watch the MenCare Brazil Film: Marcio’s Story.
MenCare participants watch the MenCare Brazil Film: Marcio’s Story.
A young family participates in the MenCare program.
A young family participates in the MenCare program.
Children of MenCare participants gather together to create artwork.
Children of MenCare participants gather together to create artwork.
Children of MenCare participants work together on arts and crafts.
Children of MenCare participants work together on arts and crafts.